THE WALL OF FACES

Jim and I were cousins. I met him at East Tennessee State University. He came to my home several times. Jim loved the military and graduated from ETSU and the ROTC program. After graduation, he went to training and straight to Vietnam. He was not there lone before he was killed. He was a great guy and think of him often. Love you Lt. Dugger.

First Lieutenant James Dowel Dugger Jr., Served with the 57th Assault Helicopter Company, 52nd Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, United States Army Vietnam.

I dated Jim in college & often wondered about him. I. I finally know. He was such a fun, sincere and honorable guy. I was not surprised that he served his country so valiantly. I will always remember happy times. His love of his old Mercedes and that he introduced me to slow gin.

We met on that morning. I had seen the Lt. many times, on the flight line, checking the units that he would fly. Although we hadn't officially met till the morning of the incident, I really didn't know what to make of him. As he approached me, ( I was a crew chief on a slick, at the time) he smiled and we talked. We had talked about becoming more acquainted in the future. He was not the person that I had assumed he would be. I had looked forward to further conversation with him. Unfortunately that time never came. Though we try to forget Vietnam and the things associated with it; that morning has never been forgotten. Rest in peace and may we remember the good, not the bad.
J.G. Miller

Dear Lt James Dugger,
Thank you for your service as a Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander - Helicopter Pilot. Independence Day is approaching, and we remember your sacrifice. We remember all you who gave their all. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.