Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

Hello Wives and Vets of Koh Tang,
It was great seeing you all and I know I head somemore as we all did, and I know we all left with a sad heart knowing it was over for another year, but we have even more to look forward to in 2 years, and as you all know I took most of the pics at the reunion and if you want any and I know its going to take Fred some time to get them all posted. (Love you Fred) and if you can't wait send me a email at either address and give me all your info so I can get a cd back to you, see you all in 2 years
1. NEWONEINAJ@AOL.COM
2. thndrishere@aol.com

SEMPER FI
Larry Yerg

Hello Brothers

I just got in from the road and if my heart had wings it would be soaring in the ozone right now. I am so glad that the reunion was such an awesome success. My heart was broken that I could not be there but I know u guys understand. Wild horses won't ever keep me away again. Thank you everyone for the the great pictures and the the flag. I cried like a baby and thats good too. I am so happy to see our brothers getting involved with our group. I want all of you to know that over these years you guys have been the very breath that I breath. All of you have brought such healing to me that words can't express how I feel right now. To our wonderful wives I want so say that I know that we are a tuff bunch to live with and at times to understand. WE also know that without you we are incomplete. THANK YOU

God Bless
Larry

had a great time.enjoyed the whole reunion.it was good to see you guys again.hope tp make the next one in branson. carl odom l/cpl g 2/9

Maybe next year

We just wanted to thank everyone that was at the reunion this past week. We had a wonderful time and was one of our best vacations. Our home computer is down for now, but if you want to contact me (Jeff) send it to Ann at this address until we get the new one.
Thank you all again and Semper Fi :-)

Jeff & Ann Kern

Dear Koh Tang Beach Vets.....Just wanted to thank you for welcoming me to your opening event at your reunion, even though I didnt have the official paperwork. During my short visit and conversations with you I am once again heartened by the caliper of men that have served in our military under harsh and thankless times. That is why it was important for me to deliver my thanks in person and I know the thanks of our guys from NKP that also suffered without any public recognition. Thank you once again and maybe at your next reunion it is time for the survivors (25) NKP USAF 56th SPS to join you finally and close ranks for good. PS...Hope you enjoyed the Jack and Cigars. Town Patrol Mac

Brave words from brave men

What a G R E A T reunion! It was so wonderful to put faces with emails and voices, and to hear how everyone has fared since ’75. When we returned home I was shocked to learn that after we had left town on Thursday, there were 4-6 tornado touchdowns all around our home near Tulsa. Fortunately, we suffered no major damage, just lost a few more tree limbs. Just part of life in Oklahoma. I was very impressed with Friday’s Mission Debrief, and the fact that everyone who wanted to do so had a chance to tell their story. For those who still suffer PTSD, please remember what Dr. Wm Reid had taught me: 1) You can’t change the past, 2) we can only learn to deal with those events as they apply to our current life, and 3) Talk about it, talk about, talk about it! It will really help. Those considering making application for VA benefits, please remember: Be consistent, be persistent, and be NICE. I look forward to serving the next two years as the Secretary for the organization. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Semper Fi, Edd

I served with alot of you in the Saigon evacuation. I was a crewmember aboard USS ENTERPRISE. Since we were two months extended for Operation Frequent Wind, we were sent to Subic, then home. USS CORAL SEA was our relief. I remember reading the message traffic in the Intelligence Center on the Mayaguez. I'm good friends with Charlie Clark here in New York. We both belong to our local VVA Chapter#140. I also visited the The Wall That Heals up at the original Woodstock site last night, the 15th of May. A group of older looking Nam Vets were there. I reminded them of the 41 KIA's on the 1975 panel. Let them know that most of the KIA's were that day, 35 years ago. None of them knew that, and thanked me for educating them. I have always had a special place in my heart for all the Koh Tang vets who made it back...and didn't. Sadly, our country seems to have forgotten about that operation. Your story needs to be told so they'll never forget. God Bless you all...and Welcome Home ! Cory Kilvert U.S. Navy 73-78.

Spent the morning at Woodstock Site. They had the Moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial there. Helped many people find names of lost friends and family. I had the Branson Missouri crew in my thoughts.

There are more people who now know about May 15th on Koh Tang. Each time I go to the wall a little more healing takes place.

God Bless Danny, Gary and Joe! Gone but not Forgotten!

Charlie ABF-2 USS Coral Sea Dec 1971 through June 1975