Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

Another year is almost gone. It does not get easier for me, only harder. Time will go on and my memory will still vividly recall that island, all the faces, and names. As lawyers say, possession is nine tenths of the law (MHH). Never assigned to our Platoon or my squad but they were placed in my perimeter. They were on the beach of shrinking 180 degree perimeter, I saw them to my right. Someone called for a MG team to the left, foot steps running moved behind me right to left; I regret not looking behind me to see who was running. The question to ask is, who called for a MG team to the left and where did that person place them. Me and my squad were on the last bird. Others were also on that last bird but they were not all "G" company. ECHO company was the KEY role in the extraction from the beach, especially my squad that was assigned that duty. I have PTSD with a high rating and take five head medications and narcotics. I am tired mentally of thinking of MHH but I will endure and fight the thoughts of them each and every day. My heart goes out to their families and I am sorry that I did not do a better job in performing my duties.

/** Scott, just wanted to let you know, “you are not alone”, most all of us from this mission suffer with PTSD in various forms. You have a Band of Brothers that are there for you. Hope to see you at one of the reunions or gatherings before we all get the walking-farts and become senile.
Semper Fidelis and let us all be blessed with a happier new year.

Recently visited D.C. Went to the Wall and was able to see the names of the brothers that were in my company. It was surreal. Was able to show my adult children and wife. They didn't realize what I had done because I never told them the whole story until then. Seeing the Wall and the names helped them to understand.
Semper Fi Men

Don

Getting a message to everyone,,,had a great time meeting with Al Bailey and Gabrial Herrera and wives,,here in Albuq had some cold ones and reunited made my day,,,keep thinking of the great time together,,,got to talk to some other brothers from E co,,which was too cool..thanks again you guys I will send some pictures and keep in touch,,,,Semper Fi,,,friend for life,,,Buz

I wanted to thank you for everything your group did for the Maxwells. I'm pretty sure you guys were there at the visitation and funeral of PFC James R. Maxwell's body comes home. If you remember you spoke to Janie Estes, Patricia Cates, Paul Maxwell and Gary Maxwell. I am the wife of James Ricky Maxwell Estes. He is named after his uncle. His mother is Janie. Please keep in touch. I'll never forget that service. Thank you for my FREEDOM and your service.

SemperFI Koh Tang Island

While my "Mayaguez Incident" experience pales in comparison with those of you on-the-ground; rest assure, you're not forgotten! I was one of many AC-130 SPECTRE Gunners -- just doing our part -- albeit from high above.

And every once-in-awhile, I get to rewind those memory tapes... "Thank-you" all for your collective, dedicated service!

Glad to see its not forgotten!

Eugene Williams 81s 1975

Happy Vets Day to all of my brothers. I am heading out to our VFW ceremony in Vets Park Lynnwood, Wa. Our fallen brother Dan Benedett was from Auburn, Wa. My VFW post was able to contact Mike Reagan who is the Fallen Heroes Project who draws portraits of Fallen Heroes. He agreed to draw a portraint of Dan. I am accepting the sketching at the ceremony and will send a photo along for our site.

Semper Fi!
Dale

Happy Veterans Day to all /**

Not a day goes by that I fail to remember Koh Tang

Larry Christy, MSgt, USAF, Retired
1972-1992
56 Air Rescue and Recovery
Korat RTAFB, Thailand