Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

I would like thank Al Bailey for being there for Dave Fowler and his family during Dave's surgery. This is what brotherhood is all about. True love for a brother!!!!! Semper Fi ....

Just spoke with Al Bailey who recently returned from supporting Dave Fowler through his surgery. It appears Dave's prognosis is not as good as we had hoped.

Having survived the dust up at Koh Tang, he'll see anything the Good Lord tosses his way as just another of life's challenges. We all know of Dave's courage and bravery which will serve him well in the time ahead. Please take a moment to think of him and let him feel the love of ALL of those with whom he served. Semper Fi brother.

Just spoke to Dave Fowler on the phone he's out of intensive care and in his own room. Off of the major pain medicines, but still being woken up every hour for safety reasons. He is looking forward to getting out of the hospital and being home with the family.
He's by far from being out of the woods, please continue to pray for our brother.
PS - Please pray for Doc Poore and Jeff Kern who also are dealing with life threatening health issues.
Semper Fidelis - Brother Forever

Youngest sister of David Fowler, Dave is number one and I am number seven.
I am so proud to call you my brother. Not only in the sense that we have the same parents but also that you have served our country and fought courageously. We are forever in debt to all our servicemen/women. Thank you all so very much for your sacrifice. For those who have not made it to today, thank you for sacrificing your lives for us - GOD BLESS AMERICA, GOD BLESS OUR MARINES, OUR BROTHERS AND ALL SERVICEMEN - THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED.
WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL - WE LOVE YOU!!!
Brother, as for your recent surgery on the brain tumor, we are all praying unceasingly for your recovery, everything is going to be okay, God is holding you in his arms and so is Blessed Mother Mary, you are safe and protected and loved very much. GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER, GET WELL SOON, WE LOVE YOU!!!

We have just learned that Brother Dave Fowler has unfortunately been diagnosed with cancer. The extent and severity have, as yet, not been confirmed. Dave is undergoing exploratory surgery on Monday, November 13. He is currently being supported by his wife Kelly, his extended family and Al Bailey who intends to travel to Alabama, be with him for the surgery, and offer whatever assistance he can. I know you will all join me in taking a moment to pray for a speedy recovery.

well I just got done talking to mike hunter. he was very nice and a pleasure to talk to. I really do not know why it was so easy to talk to him, maybe because he is a vet and understands more then others. but I would like to say that thank you for telling our story

Koh Tang / Mayaguez Vets and Family Members, Thanks for your dedicated service to our Nation. I'm an Iraq War Army veteran and historian writing an article about the events of May 12-15, 1975. I've read several good (and some not so good) accounts of the events, but what I am interested in is how you all thought about the affair in relation to Vietnam. If anyone is interested in being interviewed - veteran or family member, please send an email to mh1747@georgetown.edu or call/text to (734) 770-7450. Looking forward to learning more about this sadly unknown chapter in American history. Sincerely, Mike Hunter (Major, U.S. Army)

I was on the USS Coral Sea CVA-43 during the rescue of the Mayaguez. Watched the action from the island seeing damaged copters land and corpsmen preforming triage. This came soon after we participated in the evac of Saigon so the experiences reinforced each other. Just what men can do to each other is incomprehensible unless you've seen the ugliness first hand.

Being the grand daughter of a Vietnam vet I have heard what the last 41 names were for. Thank you for putting faces to names! I have always asked questions about my grandfathers service. I don't get very many answers mostly, "well papa never talks about it much". I know what his job was and that is it! I have heard stories from my mother about the treatment of the soldiers returning home and have always been appalled! I know I can't make up for the things you have seen and the ways you have been treated just know I appreciate your service and I want to welcome you home. My daughter and I do Christmas cards every year and have taken cookies to our local Vietnam veterans chapter. If you could contact me with extra addresses we would love to include you all in our mailing list!

I was with Hotel 2/9 during the Mayguez operation. I was in Thailand as a reserve unit . I was a squad leader and was issued a .45 with one magazine and a m-79 with a broken sight. I didn't make it on to a helicopter but saw them leaving and returning with a huge hole in them. I don't know if I qualify as a veteran of the Mayguez club since I was in Thailand.I was wondering if any of the Hotel 2/9 group meets. I did go onto super squad competition with some of the people that earned medals from the operation.