THE WALL OF FACES

We are at an A-37 Association reunion in Wichita KS and I will mention you during remembrances tomorrow night at dinner. I mourn you still, brother. Welcome home.

Dear Lt James Harris,
Thank you for your service as a Tactical Aircraft Pilot. It is Lent, which is a time of preparation. The war was years ago, but we all need 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.

1LT James C. Harris was a U.S. Air Force pilot serving with the 8th Special Operations Squadron, 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, 7th Air Force. On February 1, 1971, he was piloting a Cessna A-37B Dragonfly (#69-6356) during a ground attack against NVA positions in Mondulkiri Province, Cambodia, 40 mi SW Pleiku, when he was shot down by ground fire and crashed. 1LT Harris was fatally injured in the incident. His remains were recovered. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Dear 1LT James Craig Harris, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

James is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells County, IN.