Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

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.

Anyone know the whereabouts of Anthony Hopkins? He was a pfc 3rd platoon G2/9.

2011 West Virginia Univ Marching Band Armed Forces Salute

If you haven't seen this you are really missing something grand. Copy and paste the link below into your web browser, grab some Kleenex, sit back and enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MjPmmCtHmfE

Semper Fi,

Edd

Looks like we're still at it, protecting innocent seamen in peril on the seas. #@*%! the link below, or copy and paste into your browser to go to Associated Press article: "U.S. rescues Iranian fishermen"

http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20120107_13_A14_CUTLIN177776

Semper Fi,
Edd

H&S 2/9 was my first unit. We were in the field when the message came in. I remember many parts of that operation.

God Bless you Andres.

Happy New Year to everyone. Hope to see everybody in Branson.


Semper Fi
Al Mahan

Happy New year warriors. May 2012 be healthy, properous, and safe for you and your loved ones.

My heart felt feelings are with those families that have lost family members and will have to endure another year of occasions without them.