Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

November 12, 2016. Thanks for posting the video of the bomb exploding, Fred. I could feel the island dip suddenly, once again, from under me.

At this time a year ago I was standing in front of the Vietnam Memorial Wall, my first visit, running my fingers over the names of the forty-one Airmen, Sailors and Marines whom we lost on that fateful day in May 1975. I was also able to find the names of numerous friends who had paid the ultimate price during my career in the Corps, including a high school acquaintance that I didn't know, until years later, had even entered the military. I realize that they are only names engraved into a piece of black granite, stuck into the ground to represent the gashing wound that divided our nation during that turbulent time. But, I swear by all that I hold true that they spoke to me, their combined voices telling me that as long as we remember and seek to be a better people, their lives would not have been sacrificed for naught. I walked away a different person from when I arrived. Today, the same as every year, those feelings stir inside me and I realize what a great debt we owe to them. If you haven't been able to visit "The Wall" or Arlington Cemetery, I urge you to do so and promise you that it will be life changing experience.
Semper Fi,
Edd Prothro, MSgt, USMC Ret.

Never Forgotten!
Happy Veterans Day and prayers to all who left us early.
RVAW-110
USS Coral Sea
IMS3 Div

Happy Veterans Day 2/9 3rd Marine Division and to all the Veterans SEMPER FI

To all my brothers and sisters, Happy Marine Corps birthday and Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your sacrifices and all that you have done for our nation.
Pray for our leaders, and the transition of power in the oval office. And his new cabinet.
I hope that this weekend finds you and your family healthy and full of happiness.
Semper Fidelis
Brothers Forever
Al Bailey

R. Navarro been keeping busy with life. Give me a call, would love to catch up.
See you at our next KTMV reunion 13-17 May 2018 in Florida.

Happy Birthday & Veterans Day to all KohTang Brothers... Semper Fi

just a note to say happy veterans day to the kohtang club and all members of the military family. Semper fi and god bless. Haven't heard from you in a while Al Bailey. Hope all is fine.

Semper Fidelis and Happy Birthday to my Kohtang Marine Brothers!

Happy Birthday Marines, 241 Years old and looking good!
Semper Fi
Fred

Great work Tom with the film! Also, you did a awesome job putting it together Fred! Couldn't see it drop from 5-10 miles away, but saw the explosion and the smoke. Thanks!