Virginia L. Sweet

I heard about Virginia and what an incredible pilot she was from my father who was a small plane pilot in Schenectady. He collected newspaper articles about Virginia throughout the years. In 1979 I spoke with Virginia and she got me started on our Sweet family genealogy. My great-grandfather Frank Sweet and her great-grandfather William Wilde Sweet were brothers. I didn't meet Virginia until a number of years ago and I was so very impressed when I met her. Although elderly at this time, I...

My greatgrandfather, Frank Sweet, and Virginia's grandfather were brothers. I am proud to have such
an inspirational relative. It is sad that I only now know so many of her accomplishments. She is an awesome role model for today's women of any age.
May you soar with the angels, Virgina!

Bonnie MacAdams Mele

I have not seen Virginia since she was my flight instructor and FAA Examiner for my private license in 1951. I went on to become a USAF fighter pilot and served 26 years in the USAF. We overlapped in the USAF, but we never got together. She was one of my heros. I do not know what possessed me to google her today - about a week after her death. Strange.

My deepest condolences. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I hope it also brings comfort that many strangers will remember Virginia sweet as true American heroine. I urge teachers to include Virginia in history courses so she may be an inspiration for generations to come.

God Speed Virginia Sweet!

What an inspiring woman!
Cara

After reading the TU article, it was quite apparent to me that Ms. Sweet was an amazing woman; her life and accomplishments are so inspirational.

I did not know Lt. Col. Sweet, but read the article which tells about all the wonderful accomplishments she demonstrated throughout her life.

My last name is Sweet and my family came from the Petersburgh area. I would be proud to have her as a family member. She was a pioneer and someone for me, as a woman, to be greatly impressed with.

Accept my condolences, please.

Judith Sweet

Although I didn't know Virginia or anyone in her family, I read this and was so impressed. What a full and exciting life she led. She reminds me of my mother who was very independent and the fact she was a woman never stopped her. God bless.