THE WALL OF FACES

James was assigned to C Troop, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile). If you are looking for more information regarding him, go to the C/2/17 Condor Alumni website and contact someone from that site. The link to the site is http://www.aircav-condors.org/ .

Dear WO James Joseph Burgoyne, 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 Valhalla Memorial Park in Alton,IL. BSM AM-OLC PH

I was going through some old keepsakes the other day in preparation for a house move. I came across something that reminded me of the day James was killed. It is a fragment of the helicopter windshield he was flying that day that I picked up after the crash. I inscribed it with the date all those years ago. If someone in his family would like it, they can email me, or contact me through the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association.

Otherwise, I think I will leave it at the Wall the next time I am in Washington.

Terry Long
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