Mayaguez Rescuer Remembers Fallen Heroes, Calls for Honoring the Survivors

May 15 marks the 45th anniversary of the rescue operation to retake a US cargo ship SS Mayaguez that was captured by the Khmer Rouge in 1975, and led to a brief but fierce battle between US marines and the Communist fighters on Koh Tang, one of Cambodia’s islands off the coast of Sihanoukville. VOA reporter Men Kimseng interviewed Cpl. Al Bailey who fought and survived the Khmer Rouge onslaught. Mr. Bailey is now retired, but is still fighting another battle to get proper recognition for a hero who saved the battle and many lives including his on that day.