Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

As many of you may know I had to write a thirty page English 102 paper for college. I was originally going to write it on WWII but I realized I did not have enough time. So I ended up changing my mind and I decided to write it on the SS Mayaguez Operation. When I was writing the paper I honestly knew little to nothing about the operation. With the help of my dad (Al Mahan), Tim Trebil, Steve Simoni, A Very Short War, The Mayaguez Incident, Siezed at Sea, A section from Bob W. Ford on virtualwall.org called "A Note from The Virtual Wall", as well as a few others that I can't think of right now, I was able to write the paper on the SS Mayaguez Operation. I received my grade on the paper today and I ended up getting an "A" which is the first time receiving an "A" from this teacher. I will send the paper to everyone that wants to read it all you have to do is send me an email to (cmahan94@outlook.com). It will be a few days because I will try to send one big email to everyone. I hope you all will like it and it was an honor to write the paper. Thank you all for your service!

I really enjoyed seeing and socializing with everyone at the reunion. It was very therapeutic and I feel so much better after being with all of my brothers. For those brothers that have never attended, Please make an effort to attend a reunion and if you cannot please reach out and contact a brother, it will make you feel so much better and the brothers really want and need to hear from you!!! A special thanks goes out to Al/Tina Bailey, Al/Debbie/Corey Mahan and Fred/Ellen Morris for being there for my wife and I. And to all of my fellow brothers thank you for being there not only for me but for each other.... Semper Fi

Greeting's Brothers
I hope the weather treated everyone good for the reunion.
Al & Tina and all the rest I'd like to say thanks for all the kindness & effort.
There's no way that others can understand such things.
God Bless & Semper-Fi
H&S 2/9 81's

I want to wish all of the KTBC vets to have a wonderful reunion. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend. I
I did want all to know how much I appreciate being honored as the first honorary member of the Koh Tang/Mayaguez Veterans Organization. I can assure you that that means more to me than any other recognition that I have ever recaived...whether it be sports, education, etc..
On behalf of all Sea/Landers, I wish you all Godspeed and enjoy the time with your brothers

Semper Fi

Don Miller

God bless all for your service and devotion, Semper Fi Lt Keith contact me if u can.

15 May 2014

When I got to Camp Schwab there were still a few of the guys left who had been on Koh Tang. I have the utmost respect for all of you. It was my great privilege to have met a few of you.

I always remember my Marine brothers who were there on this day.

I've been wearing Gary Hall's POW/MIA bracelet everyday for the last three years. May he and the others that we lost that day rest in peace and honor.
My condolences to their families and loved ones today and always.

Rememberances, Prayers, and Best Wishes to all of you. Your fellow Marines will never forget.

Ron Lunceford, SGT USMC
2nd Battalion 9th Marines
March 1976 - March 1977

Sending my best from the 505, can't make it out there riding wits some brothers that are coming through town heading to the wall. Semper Fi my brothers....be talking to yo soon Al...

Gary Joe and Danny,

God Bless you in heaven. You were left behind 39 years ago but are not forgotten. Rest in peace fellow warriors.

Charlie Clark
ABF-2 USS Coral Sea CVA-43
Dec 1971 through June 14th 1975

To all my fellow Mayaguez veterans/brothers: May you have a great 39th reunion. Thanks to all who go thru great efforts to make these happen. I look forward to talking to and hearing all the great stories of this gathering and hope the 40th will be an event that tops all. May God Bless you and your families. With great respect to all. Semper Fi
Gabe Herrera

Fellow Warriors. Regrettably I will not be able to attend this years reunion. I have attended since the first one we had with the Jollys in Florida. I hope all who are there continue to find even more commonality with each other and each make it your own goal to help a brother as applicable. The years have passed quickly. May God comfort and Bless each of you. Semper Fi my friends and a special thanks to all who have worked so hard to make these reunions successful.