Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

Michele, never doubt that Richard will be remembered with respect and brotherly love by all of us, as will our other brothers who no longer can come home.

Remembering the Marines, Airmen, and Sailors of the Mayaguez/Koh Tang operation today and always. It was my privilege to have met some of you before you rotated back to the States.

With Respect.
Semper Fidelis.

Sgt. Lunceford, R.D.
81mm Mortars, H&S 2/9
Camp Schwab, Okinawa 1976

41 years ago today we lost 41 brothers and the lives of the survivors were changed forever..... Semper Fi brothers that day I live everyday.....

Thinking of all my brothers today and wishing you well. Thank you for your service.
With Love
Michelle Van De Geer

Rest in Peace Gary Joe and Danny!

Fair Winds and Following Seas!

May 15, 1975
NEVER FORGET

“Together Then, Together Again”, this 15 -19 May will be an opportunity for the Koh Tang MAYAGUEZ Veterans across the United States to truly be “Together Again”. Many of us want the reunion to be very special to each of you.

For many of us the Koh Tang Battle and the recovery of the SS MAYAGUEZ was a defining moment in our lives. For others, it was a time to forget. It was an era unlike any other defined by decades of radical social change, division, betrayal and perhaps worst of all, indifference. To those who were never under fire, never saw a buddy risk his life, all are welcome into this fraternity since it is only fate that dictates our experiences. Families too, suffered the indignities of that era some of whom still await the return or word of their loved ones.

Therefore, the reunion is for all. It is an event to remember ourselves, the families, our friends, our sacrifices and most importantly those who we have lost. It is to establish new memories, make new friends and rekindle old acquaintances. It is to carry our legacy to subsequent generations of American warriors who are our equals, welcomed into our sphere, and carry a legacy of their own. Their time and their place in history is their own. For what is common among all warriors, whatever their role and whatever their conflict, is the understanding of The Divine bond of shared sacrifice.

But having re-established these bonds, honoring our fallen and thanking our supporters, the reunion which we proudly host is meant to provide an enjoyable time for all. To those of you who will travel far and wide to be here, the Koh Tang MAYAGUEZ Veterans Organization and those who helped make this event possible, thank you for your support.

WELCOME HOME BROTHERS!
15 - 19 May 2016
Cincinnati, Ohio
Al & Tina Bailey
240) 876-9717
2016 Reunion Coordinators

We will always be one family

WELL I GOT SOME GOOD NEWS. THANKS TO THE RONNIE FUND I AM GOING TO MEET ALL YOU GUY AGIAN. GOT MY TICKET AND READY TO GO. I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR HELPING ME OUT SO I CAN MAKE IT. CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE ALL YOU GUYS. I BOUGHT A HAT 3 YEARS AGO AND I WHERE IT WITH PRIDE BECUASE THAT DAY WE WERE ALL FAMILY LOVE YA ALL

WELL I HAVE TO LET YOU GUYS KNOW I WILL UNABLE TO ATTEND OUR REUNION THIS YEAR. DO TO FINANCIAL REASONS (CAR AND PROM FOR THE GIRL) I HAVE NO MORE MONEY TO ATTEND. SORRY BUT I REAL WOULD LOVE TO MAKE ONE BEFORE IT IS TO LATE TO SEE YOU ALL ONCE MORE. TRY TO MAKE THE 2018 ONE THO. LOVE YA GUYS BROTHER POLLY USS HAROLD E. HOLT

going to reunion if anyone would like to contact me my number is 903 360 0863