Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

Happy 4th all of my Brothers. Be safe and don't overdo it on the suds. Hope to see as many as possible at Jeff Kerns in Nov.
Semper Fi Till I Die

I was a corpsman on the USS Coral Sea during the Mayaquez Incident. We were in route to Australia for a PR visit when we got a report that a US civilian ship had been captured off the coast of Cambodia. We turned the ship around and headed to Cambodia. We were given no further information. The next evening, without our knowing, we started receiving USAF HH53 helicopters coming in with marine causalities. I was on the flight deck aid station at the time when the helicopters landed... I remember many wounded coming in from the helicopters... I remember a marine officer (captain I believe) frantically saying... "WHERE IS (name of one of his men) (don't recall the name)!!!" over and over again, saying he can't find one of his men. Another young officer kept saying... "It was horrible... it was horrible!!" over and over again and was shaking in panic. Many of the marines were just staring in space not saying anything, obviously traumatized. Everything was so disorganized... One of my jobs then that I fell into was to triage and get names of the marines and their extent of injuries... which also gave me the job of calming them down... reminding them that the are now safe on the USS Coral Sea.

Hello, I am the daughter of marine Brian J. Crothers. I am trying to find the book on this battle. If anyone could help me with how I can get ahold of a copy I would greatly appreciate it.

***** Theresa, to see the books written, move curser to Media (above) and then to Books.

To all the veterans who came home, thank you. To the families of the men who did not return, God bless you. I just read Ralph Wetterhahn's book and was moved by the bravery of all involved. To our Air Force and Navy brothers, and to my fellow Marines, I say, Semper Fidelis!

To Allen Bailey,

It was my pleasure to help you and your wife while you were experiencing a flat tire on your travel trailer during your trip through North Carolina on Highway 64 east of Rocky Mount. Thanks again for your service to our county.

Sincerely, Dan

Reply to Terry Brooks entry below dated 18 May 2013.
Wife - Phyllis and I are figuring out travel plans. I am looking into AMC Space "A" travel and a rent a car when we arrive. Our intentions are to be in Arizona around 8-12 November. Shout to the Bailey's for their hospitality 14 May at their POS in Maryland.
Fratres Aeterni,
Scott

My uncle is Richard Rivenburgh. My family and I like the fact that the men of Koh Tang incident are not forgotten. Thank you to all service personal.

Great site. . . Brings back needed memories. . I was with 432nd TRW RF-4Cs out of Berg-strum AFB some called our aircraft "Green Monster" one of those RFs flying over Laoes and Cambodia Laser reconn system would hit the clouds. . disperse reflect green so the VC would think thats what it was. Monster. . we had 6 RF-4Cs out of Udorne Thailand. . saw all Cambodia. . especially Buddist Temples I do not have those colour prints anymore. . I was there 1970 all year. . Thank You Brothers and some Sisters for being who you are and welcome home. . we care about all of you.

Pete Helfrich

I really like this website. I visit often to get updates and learn new things about the military and veterans. I have come across many other great websites that are very informative. One website is U.S. Veteran Compensation Programs (http://www.veteranprograms.com). On this website I frequently learn about the latest money available to veterans, benefits for veterans and their families, where to get discounts for veterans, and I get free things from their veteran giveaway program.
Keep up the good work. I will pass the word about your website and I will visit again. Thanks!

FELLOW KOH TANG VET NAVY MARINES AND AIR FORCE.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY BROTHERS AND NEVER WILL I STOP REMEMBERING THAT DAY. I PLAY IT OVER AND OVER IN MY HEAD, FROM THE LANDING OF THE JOLLY GREEN TWO INCHES OFF THE DECK OF THE HOLT TO BRING ON THE MARINES, THE FIGHT WE ALL HAD, TOWING THE MAYAQUEZ OUT AND RETURING TO PICKING UP THE MARINES FROM THE ISLAND. YOU GUYS ARE MY FAMILY AND I LOVE YOU ALL. MY FACE BOOK IS WILLIAM POLLY. I WILL ALWAYS BE THANKFUL. FOR THE 13 WHO JUST CAME BACK MAY YOU FINALLY REST IN PEACE ON US SOIL. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.