Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

I want to thank all of the vets that showed up to honor our fallen brothers of Knife 31.

To the families of our fallen brothers I hope that this brings closure for you knowing that they are home and now they can peacefully. I hope seeing the vets from the mission gave you a piece of mind knowing that we have never forgotten about your loved ones and that we never will.

They may have been out of site but never out of mind.

They received a heroes burial that they earned and deserved after 38 years. The mission continues to try and find the rest of our brothers, and until all resources have been used, we will never stop believing they will be brought home and that includes all veterans from the past and present.

I salute the families.

Al Mahan
Semper Fi

Hey Brothers,
I want to thank Al and Tina for an awesome job they did getting all of the internment stuff together. It was something I'll never forget. My wife and I are so glad we went. Next mission for us is to see Jeff Kern in Nov. If anyone can make it please let me know so we can plan things. And Scott Standfast I'm so glad you and your wife made it. Hope to see you at Kern's.
Love ya all

Words can not express the feeling in my heart - you all are so beautiful to me. To the families of our fallen brothers, they will never-ever be forgotten.

Semper Fidelis, Brothers Forever
God Bless the USA
Al Bailey
Koh Tang Mayaguez Veterans Org President 2012-2014
Knife 21 in/Jolly Green 44 out

Thank you all for being with all the families of our loved ones yesterday. It meant a great deal knowing that Antonio Sandoval's brothers were there to welcome him back home and I'm sure all the other families feel the same.

LOVE ALL OF YOU!!!

Joe Sandoval

I was on the Uss Harold E Holt DE-1074 during these operations. I was a radarman and assisted in aircraft insertions and extractions on the island. I am glad we have brought everyone home, may they rest in peace! Who ever set this group up, thank you!

In may 1975 I was stationed at 548th RTG at hickam afb hi. we were tasked with providing intell for this rescue. short version, we were not allowed to provide most updated or valuable intell. This has haunted me for years. I recently connected with president "Al". he accepted me and called me his brother. I am now looking forward to meeting others and remembering and maybe forget the guilt. Thanks.

Altho I'm not a Koh Tang veteran, I will always remember this operation. I served aboard USS ENTERPRISE leaving southeast asia after "Operation Frequent Wind". Many of you served in that one too. I worked in the Intelligence Center and followed the message traffic on Mayaguez, it's whereabouts,and the island assault as we sailed for Subic Bay. Many years later, in my local Vietnam Veterans Of America Chapter#140 in Middletown, New York I'm close friends with Charlie Clark, who was on the USS CORAL SEA. Also know Marine Greg McGinnes. Two fine men. A largely forgotten operation, on this date 38 years ago, all of the Koh Tang veterans did their duty with courage and honor. May we remember those who were killed in action. Never Forgotten ! Cory Kilvert

This was a busy day back in 75, Glad we were there to help.
USS Coral Sea CVA 43
I'll never forget!

Was there overhead Koh Tang with the USAF 25th TFS out of Udorn, Thailand, an F4E Air Superiority Squadron. We hit a tanker over Southeastern Thailand and kept watch in a Combat Air Patrol pattern over the island. Seeing the Navy/Marines in the water, and the Island itself was unreal....like watching a movie from the inside. I still think about the guys left on the Island quite often.

I have been lost since I got out of the Marine Corps in 1976. I'm trying to find out what happened and where I was when I served with 3rd Bn. 4th Mar. and 1st Bn. 4th Mar from Jan.75 to aug.75.I remember being on the USS Okinawa and the USS Deluth and being in country on Operation Eagle-Pull and Frequent Wind.I have spurts of recall but have memory-lapse for the most part.My SRB was lost for 5 months after my return to Camp Pendleton Ca. in 75'.I am seeing a LCSW at the VA out patient clinic in Lake Havasu but have struggled daily for years.This is a website at my in-laws house cause....well...I will try to call and leave my address if you can help me find out what happened! Semper Fi, Marine