Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

I wrote this poem with love and gratitute for my personal hero,
Tex Eugene Duke, USMC
Written by Jan Q. Koch, October 17, 2011


Thank You Vets and Soldiers


As I lie here in my bed tonight
all safe, and dry, and warm
I'm reminded now of those who fight
To keep us safe from harm

They may be lying in a hole somewhere
with the raindrops falling down
In the cold and dark, they dream of home
and pray not to be found

For the enemy is closing in
Their brave hearts start to pound
They "dig in" and prepare to fight
Right there, on foreign ground

Do you understand their sacrifice?
Have you ever stopped to care?
Do you realize that what you have...
is because those troops were there?

They got the call, were proud to serve
So that you and I could live
It's time to give what they deserve
Is "thanks" too much to give?

I was at Utapo Air Base Thiland in 1975 and remember seeing a bunch of marines marching to our chow hall for lunch. I was sent to Guam with about 30 other airman to load B-52 to help with the rescue. Thank you for what you did and If you do go to Branson in 2012 I live about 6 hours away and it would be interesting to meet all of you.

I just left the USS Coral Sea reunion in St Louis where I met a Chief who told me of this site. Very well done. I served on the Coral Sea during 75 when this happened. He said you were going to have a reunion in Branson in 2012. Keep me posted, I should be able to make it.

Blessings to all

Mike

History Channel Program Heroes Under Fire, Deadly Reckoning episode will air on H2 channel formerly History International Channel on Thursday Oct. 13, at 11 AM and 5 PM.

Thanks To ALL Our Service Member's.
Thank you Larry Barnett for being a Marine and a friend. GOD Bless All Of You. Pray For Our Military. Thank You

There has been a September 11th since the current calendar has existed. Hardly anyone thought anything like the conversion of that date to 911. As Pearl Harbour being a day that will live in infamy, so to will 11 Sept 2001. Parents and grandparents remember exactly where they were when they found out what happened in Hawaii, so to will each of us on 911. We must pass down to our children these events. Do not leave it to the school teachers - it is our job. We must never forget any part of our American history. A notable date to start teaching is 15 May 1975. Your children, nephews, and nieces deserve the opportunity, to at least to know that you want to tell them about that part of history. We as a people must know where we have come from, to know where we are headed. Our immediate duty is to remember these dates and others throughout our beloved American history. But it is equally our duty to tell others of this American story for the past 230 plus years.
We must never forget, especially their names - that is all we have. God of the Bible (KJV) has blessed America since it's beginning, let's pray each day for this glorious nation to continue it's perservere and endurance through all challenges foreign and domestic.

Saepre Expertus (Often tested),
Scott

P.S. My father died at age 75 on September 11th 1996.

Good Evening Family

As we reflect on the events of 10 years ago today, let's say a silent prayer for the young men and women who work to preserve that such an atrocity never happens again.

God Bless
Larry

I am on the Ennis Veterans Memorial committee in Ennis TX.

Last night I bought a paver brick for the memorial that will be in the Vietnam section that will read:

The Last 41
Koh Tang
May 15, 1975

I will not forget

Barbara Wolff Webb
Invert 36 NKP Thailand
USAF

Just looking in on the site for old friends and co-workers

For all of you in the path of the hurricane, stay safe.