Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

I was proud to be a part of laying PFC James Maxwell to rest in Arkansas this week. I had the honor to meet several other Koh Tang Veterans as they payed tribute to PFC Maxwell. Also who can I send pictures of PFC Maxwells homecoming to that works on this site?

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Semper Fi!

/** Thanks James, for welcoming our brother home. Check your e-mail for sending pictures. Semper Fidelis

I had the honor and privilege to share some stories and share a few drinks with you men and women last night in Indianapolis. Just the company and presence of you all was what is great about being American and I look forward to many more meetings and times to share some of your stories in the future. PFC Maxwell had some good company that day and I am honored to have heard his story and toast to his return. Thanks again for all that you all do and did for my family to sleep safe at night !!!!!!

Greetin's All - Real World
I've come to realize that, this site, in no small way has directly opened a lot of people’s eyes. That the fighting in Southeast Asia was not over in 1969 as so many claim. The end of that long war was over only after the SS Mayaguez Operation, those who feel otherwise need only to look at the Wall. The people who were there gave they're all and were never the reason that things went the way it did.
Because of all the work, many have been able to talk to and see our Brothers that none of us ever thought would be possible. It's a lot more than just that. They've changed the masse's outlook also on this topic, which never would've happened without their hard work and long nights.
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Look at the books that have come out and films. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the Operation is made into a movie at a later date.
The ones who have made all this have done so without asking for any help, the calls, the travel and so very much more has come straight out of their pockets and donations. I think it's time all of us donate some funds so they can keep this going and improving. They shouldn't bare the burden themselves after giving so much.
I for one have been able to find some of my close friends from 2/9 thanks to all of their hard work. We’re not getting any younger people.
Semper-Fi, R VanderMolen H&S 2/9 81's 1975

my dad bruce buchanan was in the battle of koh tang, he told me to post something so here it goes he wants to tell you guys buck is alive and kicking, and SEMPER FI
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Thank you all for helping bring home our brother PFC USMC Richard W Rivenburgh Aug 6, 2012! May God Bless You ALL!!

To the troops of the Mayaguez/Kohtang operation

The very best to all the sailors, Marines and Air Force troops who participated. Keep up the great work in keeping that part of our history alive!

Ray Smith RADM USN (ret)
Navy SEAL 1970-2001
BUDS Class 54

I served on board USS Peary DE-1073 and was hauling refugees at the time (sorry we werent there) and remember the USS Holt (I believe it was our sister ship). We appreciate the sacrifices. I had no idea of what really happened back then and the Legion article was outstanding.

Kudos to those who didnt make it back.

Just finished the story in the American Legion magazine. Bravo Zulu to those who were there. I recognized the name Tom Noble at once...we served together as Radarmen on the USS Bronstein De-1037 in 1970-1972.

Ron Falls AMH1(AW)
VA-95 A/F
USS CORAL SEA
MAY 15, 1975
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