James E. Swett Sr.

George Johns was a fellow member of VMF-221 the Fighting Falcons with James Swett aboard the Bunker Hill. On behalf of George, I'm expressing his deep regard for JIm, his expression of a saddness in the loss of a great Pilot, a great Marine, and a fine human being. May he rest in peace with eternal life with his maker.

Expressions from George John who was less then current with email technology.

Submitted for George by Jeremy P. Leon, Capt. USMC Ret.

My condolences to the Swett family at the passing of a great American Hero. I am very glad I was able to meet and talk to him for a short time on Christmas day 1991.
Mike Veasy and family

I met Jim at a VMF-221 reunion in Washington, DC. Just a fabulous man, and a Marine's Marine. We all grieve his passing, and send our best wishes of consolation to the family. Not only a great Marine Hero, but also a fine human being.

Semper Fi,

Jeremy P. Leon,
Capt. USMC Ret.

My family and I met Jim while we lived in Coffee Creek where he would come into the school to tell the children how much he loved our beautiful country. It was an honor to have met such a wonderful person. I truly he feel he had blessed my family just by having met him. His smile made my day when he would come to the cafe with Jim. It was an honor to have served him his steak and wine for dinner on multiple occasions at the Forest Cafe. We will truly miss this true American Hero. God...

America has lost another hero. One that can never be replaced. May the Lord grant you eternal rest. Col. Swett, you will never be forgotten.

Mr. Swett in every way I can think of defined the words "American" and "hero". It is my loss that I never met him. Please know that we all grieve with the family at his passing.

A true American Hero, God Bless.

To the Swett family,As you Find strength in time of loss.No this,Our country was built and protected by men and women of similar stellar character of that of Jim's.Jame's was a Man among men and his memories will live on indefinlety.Our father gave us a magnificent day to pay tribute to him , A true American Hero,A day we'll never forget.James R Hamilton,Proud SMUHS alumni -1962

Dear Verna and family so sorry about your lost and that of USA.
I met the colonel 2 years ago while plaining his wedding @RRGC and as a thank you he give me his WW2 military coin I will always treasure it . We had few debates about his Marines vs my Air Force in my office he seems to enjoy that .He loved his family and his Marines. It was a honor to had met you colonel .My prayers is with your family.