THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

Dear WO James Colito,
Thank you for your service as an Utility & Light Cargo Single Rotor Helicopter Pilot with the 1st Cavalry. 2017 almost gone, and it is the 6th Day of Christmas. It is so important 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.

Dear WO James Martin Colito Jr, 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

On September 16, 1967, while on a flight near Bong Son, U.S. Army helicopter UH-1D tail number 66-16494 suffered a short shaft failure, causing the aircraft to crash in trees and burn. Smoke from the crash site was visible from LZ Dog. Three crewmen suffered fatal injuries in the crash: aircraft commander 1LT Conrad A. Stybel, pilot WO1 James M. Colito Jr., and gunner SGT Lawrence J. Wood. The crew chief survived with injuries. [Taken from vhpa.org]

James is buried at Calvary Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce County,WA.