Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

CAT 3 hurricane Irene is going to paralell the East coast. At sometime it will "By the left flank" and ambush some state along the eastern seaboard. Like life, we never know what is going to happen while we are on this long range patrol through life. We can only prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Then we should remember; by name, events, circumstances, mistakes, positives, and negatives. Remember the people that you went through hard times with and reminise about that time together. Yes, it is painfull to remember and talk about. But this is our duty not ever to forget.

Sounds like this campout was another great one. This is the first one Ruth & I have missed, and we're really bummed! We really miss you guys and gals! Shelba & Tom Noble have again proved themselves as the greatest hosts in the greatest town in America.
See you in Branson.
Fratres aeterni,y'all.

To everyone that showed up at Odon, IN., it was a great time for all and a job well done on the fundraiser. The town of Odon is small but has the biggest hearts around and the support they give is second to none.
The Noble family and friends really know how to make a person feel special and I want to let all of you know, I truly don’t have the words to tell you how much all of you are loved by all of us and if ever you need help without a doubt the Marines will be there to help you.
I want to thank everyone that made donations, volunteered time and helped with the Golf Scramble for it was a success, and thank all who played and for not hitting me with a ball on the 18th hole. I want to thank everyone that showed up for the auction and for everyone that bought the items that were being auctioned off, again it was a success and thanks for the support.
I will be seeing all of you again in Branson, MO., for the reunion and hopefully more of our brothers, for we will have a great time as usual. If you haven’t attended one you are missing out and if you would show up for one you will be hooked and see what you have been missing out on for whatever reason is not important as long as you come and see for yourself and then you will know.
Al Mahan
Semper Fi

Hello Everyone. The lastest edition of the Beach Club Update"Odin Debrief" has been emailed. There is lots of info and fun.

We have a ton of bad email address's and I am not sure that everone is getting the email.

If you wish to recieve the Beach Club update or need to change your email address, contact me ASAP.

God Bless Larry

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Thank you.

I was one of the civilian mariners from the USNS Greenville Victory that boarded the Mayaguez. Greetings to all - you guys are always in my thoughts.

I was a Rescue Controller at Joker that day in 1975. A tall lanky 21 yr old now a tall, no so lanky, 57yr old. Back in SEA. Any of the Joker clan still out there? I returned to the AF in 1985 as a Chaplain and retired in 2002. Thanks for serving friends.
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Good Morning friends. Our VFW Commander Jay Steed needs your help. A petition is being organized to get Audie Murphy the Presidental Medal of Freedom. Please take a minute to sign the petion and remember a true American Hero. http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/audiemurphy/

On the flying bridge of the Hamerin' Hank during the Mayaquez Incident. Looking for (1) The Brenner brothers, Rich and Lanny) and (2) any photos of the Trained Killer Squad (TKS) or SIT (Signal Intelligence Team.
"For those who fight for freedom, it has a special flavor the protected never know"

just want to wish everyone a happy 4th of july semper fi carl odom l/cpl g 2/9