17 Mar 2008 I was a year behind Jim in high school. He was friendly and outgoing and was always upbeat and cheerful. He was a big sports fan and was liked and known by everybody. Thank you for your sacrifice. We are all proud of you. From a classmate from high school, John Maylone mrkoala@netptc.net

 

01 Apr 2008 Jim was my best friend in high school and was my best man at my wedding. I can't thank him enough for being my friend and I know one day in heaven I'll be able to tell him how much I appreciate the sacrifice he made so we can sleep in peace at night and the freedom we have because of what Jim and all of the servicemen and women did by giving the ultimate sacrifice for family and country. From a friend, Theron Brinson Sr tbrinsonsr@sbcglobal.net

 

A Note from The Virtual Wall On 13 December 1967 a UH-1D (tail number 66-01186) of the 176th AHC had an in-flight tail rotor failure. The aircraft nosed over, spun, crashed, and burned near Chu Lai. Six men died in the crash: Aircrew, 176th Assault Helicopter Company: WO William H. Borchart, Union, IL, pilot; CWO Richard D. Jenks, San Bernardino, CA, copilot; SP4 Robert D. Berta, Fort Wayne, IN, crew chief; and SP4 James G. Whaley, Sacramento, CA, gunner. Passengers, 1st Bn, 46th Infantry: MAJ Thomas W. Cotton, Brilliant, AL, HQ Company CPT Grady I. Carriker, Kittrell, NC, A Company One passenger, a Captain D. Kidd, unit unknown, survived the crash.

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