Hello, My name is David Fowler I was in Golf 2/9 and partispated in the
recovery of the Mayaguez.
I have been one of the quietest of all who participated in the operation for
various reasons as I felt personally responsible for the death of Daniel as
I was his team leader and sent him to the other chopper in order to stay
with the other 2 in my team. reason was our chopper had 2 extra men. I was
first ordered to go to that chopper but since I was the team leader was told
would have to send at least 1 Marine to the other chopper and the rest was
history. I am bitter about the way it all came about and I should have gone
without question. Please correct the death date on the write up on Daniel as
it was 1975 not 1973 and I also believe he died on the beach when the helo
was shot down and crashed and burned on the beach. As far as I know the
remains have never been recovered. over the years I have always wanted to
make contact with his family but was afraid to do so as I felt they would
not be receptive. I have only shared this with Larry Barnett and he was
understanding. I appreciate your efforts to share and bring to light some of
the issues of this heroic operation but at the same time was a screwed up
POS operation as no one had any solid intelligence and all those lives were
lost in one day what a mess up. You know that the VA is also a POS and dont
want to give Shit to us and always feel they need to deny any benefits I
know I have tried for 32 years should have taken a Med Discharge back then.
Anyways Im getting a littled pissed again just thinking it over and will sign
off.

Again, Thank you
David Fowler
Semper Fi

LOOKING FOR FAMILY

I dont know if this is the right address to send this email to, but I am trying to get in touch with the family of Joseph Nelson Hargrove.  My name is Erin Morse and I recieved a very special gift for Christmas this year.  I am currently wearing the pow/mia bracelet of Joseph Nelson Hargrove.  I simply wanted to get in touch with the family to let them know that he is in my thoughts and prayers daily and not only is his family still thinking about him.  I hope this email can get to either Gail Hargrove (his wife) or Sandy Hargrove.  My return email address is eem0223@ecu.edu   I would please ask if anyone from his family reads this that they get in contact with me as soon as possible.

Thank you very much.  

Erin Morse