Emanuel A. "Manny" Vomvolakis

I didn´t know Manny personally, but so many of us have been in his shoes. Early in your career, building time, just happy to finally get paid to do what we love. Hearing about his accident really hit close to home and I´m so sorry for your loss. It is my earnest hope that his legacy will inspire and enable others to follow their wildest dreams and carry the fire for Manny.

I grew up going to school with Manny, 3rd through graduation. He was always excited and passionate, he loved to have fun. I remember in our senior exit class, he wore his plane shirt to his presentation day. He had always known he wanted to be a pilot since I met him, and he was so determined by the time we graduated that he knew exactly what his next steps would be. It was really cool to see him graduate and accomplish what he´d always been dreaming of doing. He will be so missed by so many.

Over the past week I have followed Manny's story. I have felt so compelled to reach out to his family to send my sympathies. I live within feet of where the accident occurred. My heart is absolutely broken that this happened to him. However I do want his family to know that in my mind he was a very brave young man and a true hero. May his spirit always make you smile. My sincerest condolences to his family.

I offer my sincere condolences to Manny´s mother and extended family and friends. I didn´t know Manny or his family, you see I live in the River Glen Condos in Bedford, NH. This tragic accident happened right behind our condo. I felt compelled to let his family know that his heroic actions saved many lives in our community. I know it may not seem comforting at this hopeless time but, my family feels your pain; we can only hope that the days that follow you continue to feel comforted by the...

Although not having had the opportunity to me Manny, please know that I've been inspired to read and hear his story. My prayers are with your entire family. Scott

I grew up going to school with Manny at Linden. We weren´t close, but I´ve had plenty of interactions in my classes with him to know just how much of a funny & genuine person he is and how passionate he was for flying and becoming a pilot. My heart is just absolutely broken. He will be soo very missed.

Manny had the biggest smile and even bigger heart. His passion to fly was inspiring. He will be missed by all. For his family may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate his adventurous life.