Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

sorry to hear about capt.davis he will be missed. l/cpl carl odom g 2/9

This is very hard to write, Jim Davis was my first CO., after getting out of ITS. He was a Marine thru and thru and he made sure that all of his men knew what it meant to earn that title and be proud of it.

I had the honor to see Jim again shortly after 9-11, along with Dick Keith, Tim Trebil, Mike Cicere, Terry Tonkins and Jim McDaniel at a reunion in DC.. I was only a 17 year old kid at the time, but Jim didn’t know any age he treated everyone the same and made sure they understood that we are Marines.
He definitely made me into a man along with Gunny Mac, these two warriors are together again and they are at peace now, for they have touched so many people. Heaven has another Marine to keep watch.
My condolences to the family of Jim and to all of us whom had the pleasure to serve with him, no words can express our loss, but as we all know he would tell us, we all still have a job to do and do it to our best, and stand proud for we will meet again.

So one more time for our CO., and most of all a friend:

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May you rest in peace Brother, Friend and Our CO
SEMPER FI

It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of Jim Davis. He was a man I greatly admired and respected. He was also my friend.

Jim was a Marines' Marine, as those of us so fortunate to have had the privilege of serving under his command know so well. He will always be know as Captain Davis to many of us and I for one will always cherish the memories I have of him.

I will not be able to have the honor of attending his funeral as I must leave this afternoon to be with my Father who is very ill. As you gather to pay respects to a great warrior and patriot, my thoughts are with you.

Semper Fi
Dick Keith

I can’t believe all these years have shot by, we are older men now. It was just yesterday that we were in combat with each other. Capt. Davis has been in my thoughts for all these years and now he is gone. We are slowly losing each other and this is the very reason why we should be so passionate and obligated as Brothers to attend our reunions. Not so much for yourself, but others. Capt. Davis, in my eyes was a good Commander, A Noble Warrior and a True American Patriot, he will be missed.
Tina and I will be attending his funeral.
Semper Fidelis, Brothers Forever God, Country and the United States Marine Corps

I am at a loss for words right now. Thank you Tim for getting this information to us so quickly. I know there are many that would like to be there with you including myself. Please contact Tim and I will post later today. We have lost a great warrior but he will live on thru all of us. A rest greatly deserved.

Captain Davis was a great solder who got us through a tough time that day. His experience was amazing and really shined through. Semper Fi

We lost one of our brothers this week, and I lost a friend. Those of us who knew Eddie (EJ) Oswalt realized that he was a straight up guy. When he spoke you realized that you better be paying attention. On the morning of May 15 as we put the Gig in the water, we needed a radio operator and we had no doubt who would volunteer. EJ’s attitude was simple, “We have a job to do, now let’s get it done” During my tour in 68 on the rivers of Vietnam I had seen several men who were very cool under fire, but I can tell you the true meaning of “cool” was EJ on that May morning. Everyone knows that during the extraction of east beach how intense the fire was, but if you listened to the radio transmissions you heard one very cool and professional EJ, just doing his job. If anyone ever ask me what I did of significance in my life, I can answer with pride and say “I served with brave men like EJ Oswalt. I will miss you buddy, but I know we will meet again someday. As Always Tom Noble, Black Velvet One

EJ's body lost its final battle on Monday, January 23. He had been winning his battle with leukemia for many years, until recenly an infection developed at his chemo port area, forcing his immune system to decline, and a domino effect took place. His wife Iona, children and grandchildren are missing him already. So are we, his brothers and sisters.

VIEWING: Thursday 26th 5 to 7 PM
Benson Heights Southern Baptist Church at Duane & High Sts, Benson, NM
FUNERAL: Friday 27th 10AM
Southern Arizona Veterans Memerial Cemetery 1300 Buffalo Soldier Trail, Sierra Vista, NM
NOTES/CARDS: 52 West Patton St, St.David, AZ 85630
In lieu of flowers the family has requested a donation be made to the Ronnie Hughes Fund, via PayPal at www.kohtang.com or send check to KTMV Organization c/o Fred Morris 208 Grand Blvd, Evansdale, IA 50707
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Awsome site! I am glad that site exist where veterans can contact each others.

One of our Brothers, Eddie (EJ) Oswalt from Arizona is in critical condition. EJ was on Black Velvet One. Please keep EJ, his wife Iona, their children and grandchildren in your thoughts and prayers.