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Joseph Nelson Hargrove
Lance Corporal
E CO, 2ND BN, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps Mount Olive, North Carolina May 15, 1951 to July 21, 1976 (Incident Date May 15, 1975) JOSEPH N HARGROVE is on the Wall at Panel W1, Line 130 |
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Lost during the MAYAGUEZ incident.
I wear his MIA bracelet, |
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There really aren't any words to describe how I feel about the whole Mayaguez mess. I pray you are at peace.
Gently |
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Out of a box full of MIA bracelets, I happened to pick the bracelet with LCpl Joseph Hargrove's name on it. I was not looking for any name in particular - his was the first one I touched. I guess now, in a way, he's touched me. I was only a little kid when LCpl Hargrove went missing and can only imagine what he had to face. I do know, however, that as a brother Marine, whatever happened to him and wherever he may be, it is an honor to carry on for him. I may be going soon on a mission, and I hope that I will be as honorable and determined as he is.
"Gwladgarwyr Tra Mï¿ 1/2 d Semper Fidelis.
LCpl F.A. Race, Delta Co 4th LAR |
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I wear Joseph's bracelet and I am proud to say that. I will not give up the hope that he one day will be found. May God be with them all.
Nikki |
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We remember.
Brad |
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Joseph, I never knew you, but I did know one of the three left behind - he was PFC Danny G. Marshall. He was and always will be dear to my heart, he was my best friend. Like you and Gary he was left behind on that God forsaken island by people who had no heart at all. How anyone could do what was done to the three of you I guess only God knows for sure. But thanks to a man named Ralph Wetterhahn and his book "The Last Battle" we now know what really happened to all three of you, and we know that you are in heaven looking down wondering why. And I want to tell you something that the Marines and our Government never told you: "JOB WELL DONE, Joseph".
From a friend of one that was lost with Joseph, |
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Dear Joseph, It has been many years since I have seen you and walked the same ground with you as a fellow Marine to protect our country and way of life. I shall never ever forget you, my Brother, and the other two Marines who were with you that day. I never thought the Brother I shared life with and went around the world with would be left behind, many tears and sorrows filled my heart the night I found out the truth and all this info on the net and learned the truth of what did happen. May God bring us back together for we can share our friendship once again. May your families scars heal and God comfort their hearts until that time comes.
Love from a fellow Marine who served with Joesph, |
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I also wear a bracelet for Joseph and have prayed for his family since 1989. I hope that they are well and I continue to pray for his safe return.
Michael |
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Yesterday a man came up to me in church and noticed my bracelet. "Thank you for wearing that," he said. I didn't know Joseph either yet I remember him every day. It is not a matter of what was just or fair, or what should have been done and wasn't. It is now a matter of respect and honor. Thank you Joseph, thank you for being you and for caring for me... for caring for everyone back home. You are truly not forgotten. "Remember those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering."- Hebrews 13:3
From one who remembers. |
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I went to the Army/Navy store. There were so many bracelets there, but I guess Joseph Hargrove just ... stood out. I've never taken it off since. We went to Washington DC on a school field trip. I am only thirteen years old, but although I don't know Joseph - I've never met him - but it still means so much.
Allison |
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Joseph Hargrove was my mother's father's cousin. Thank you for all the kind words. Of course I never knew him but have heard a lot of stories about him. I'm proud to know that my family member gave all for our country.
God be with us all! |
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Just wanted to say I wear your bracelet and pray you are at peace.
Cody |
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I have worn Joseph's bracelet for so many years, now decades, that its edges are worn too sharp to wear any more. But I keep it close and pray for Joseph and his family. Semper Fidelis
From a former Marine, |
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I wear LCpl Hargrove's bracelet and think about him and his family every day. Rest in peace.
Kyle Smith |
The Mayaguez IncidentAfter the fall of Cambodia and South Vietnam to the Communists, Cambodian forces captured the US-registered ship SS MAYAGUEZ, taking her to the offshore island of Koh Tang. President Gerald Ford directed that the ship should be recaptured and her crew freed by use of force.The USS CORAL SEA (CVA-43) battle group and an assault group from the 9th Marines were directed to land on the island and retake the ship and crew. Although intelligence estimates indicated that the island was lightly held, in fact there were a considerable number of Cambodian troops in place - and they had hand-held weapons suitable for use against helicopters. The Marines staged through U-Tapao RTAFB in Thailand and were landed by USAF CH-53A helicopters. As the helicopters approached shore, the aircraft were taken under fire and four were brought down:
Eventually the US and Cambodian governments agreed to attempt the recovery of remains from the raid and in 1995 a number of human remains were repatriated. During May and June of 2000, the US government announced the positive identification of nine of the missing men. As of 03 Apr 2005 nine men who participated in the MAYAGUEZ raid haven't come home:
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