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Sharon Swartworth Obituary
Of Mililani, HI, formerly of Alexandria, VA, on November 7, 2003 in Iraq. Beloved wife of Capt. William J. Swartworth, Sr.; mother of William J. Swartworth, Jr.; daughter of Bernard Mayo; sister of Bryan Mayo; granddaughter, Terese Holmes. Friends may call 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, November 15 at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME OF ARLINGTON, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 12 Noon, Monday, November 17, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mt. Vernon Hwy., Alexandria, VA. Interment following 3 p.m., Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
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Charlie Gili
December 16, 2019
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Sharon T. Swartworth US Army Chief Warrant Officer 5.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families, friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Steve Nichols
October 11, 2017
You are missed by all of those who knew you and/or were touched by you as a friend and mentor.
Your memory and all that you did lives on.
rily lynn
October 10, 2017
i am writing a essay on you and your life on earth. in June i will go to your grave site to lay a rose for you. from what i have seen and read you were a amazing person and loved by many.
Debbie Elam
July 2, 2012
Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 207 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
P. O. Box 534
Powhatan, VA 23139
Peggy Childers
November 7, 2011
To the family and friends of CWO5 Sharon T. Swartworth:
Please accept my remembrance of Sharon on the anniversary of her passing and know that she will never be forgotten.
H. P.
November 7, 2011
R.I.P. Sharon T. Swartworth
The reward for sacrifice is Heaven , where you are now. Those who sacrifice themselves for the freedom of others are deserved to be in Heaven and with their almighty God. Live good there with other comrades of you. May God bless you an eternal life there.
Brent Reeves
November 4, 2011
Sharon, I was present at a ceremony on Wednesday to dedicate a Hall in your honor at The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School. Just being there in that circumstance brought back many fond memories. Thanks for all you did for us.
Peggy Childers
November 7, 2010
To the family and friends of CWO5 Sharon T. Swartworth:
Remembering Sharon on the anniversary of her passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Rick Johnson
May 31, 2010
Sharon, I miss you and thank about you often. You've had such an impact on so many, even today. I can only hope to emulate you.
donna weeks
March 30, 2010
So sorry for your loss. May God bring you and your family comfort.
Kenna Kay
December 21, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,850 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
marquita tillery
November 11, 2009
I think what she did was very patriotic and i applaud her for that.Because of her, people can know and feel that they are protected from the evils of war.I think it's very generous of all veterans to do what they are doing.Kudos to all who serve...you are greatly appreciated....
jessica marshpund
November 11, 2009
I just wanted to show some deep sympathy.Because you have served for our country.Fighting for our freedom as americans. Thank You Sharon T. Swartworth, You will always be remembered as a hero for our country!
Shiella-Ann
May 25, 2009
I did not know CWO5 Swartworth but I just wanted to show deep appreciation for what you have done for us all! I come from a military family with some residing in Virginia and I am currently a student at National University in San Diego, Ca. In honor of Memorial Day, I chose Sharon T. Swartworth to be the hero I report on.
Thank you CWO5 Sharon T. Swartworth, you will always be remembered!
Lisa Swanzy
May 2, 2009
While I did not personally know CWO5 Swartworth, she fought and died for ALL of us who are both women and Americans. She is a HERO! As the days and weeks have passed, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and a GRATEFUL nation. I am so VERY SORRY for your loss.
Kevin Holmes
December 28, 2008
Sharon - Greetings - You were & will ALLWAYS be with those of us you served with and touched. You set the standards as an Army Officer, NCO and mostly Friend! I miss your smile & laugh.
Kevin D. Holmes
SFC, USA (Ret)
Peggy Childers
November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving Day, 2008
To the family of CWO5 Sharon T. Swartworth:
Sharon gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
In Memory of Sharon ~ (Debra Estep)
November 8, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I did not know Sharon, but I am remembering
her service and sacrifice. She is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
CW3(R) Jim Potts
September 17, 2008
I met Sharon when she was assigned to the Presidio of San Francisco in 1991. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone she met.
I was stunned when I learned she was killed in action. But, then that was Sharon, Soldier & Warrant Officer, taking care of the troops even though some one else could have done it. It was something I would expect her to do.
Before my tour to Afghanistan, I visited her final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery. The ground was still raw and the grass had not covered the scar on the ground. The feeling of loss I felt was strong.
On my desk is commemorative bracelet with her name on it. It was on my wrist from 2004 until I retired from the Army in 2007. It sits on my desk now. I miss her because she was a kind person and leader.
My condolences to her family.
Debbie Elam
September 11, 2008
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in the Iraq War with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 121 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. TOGETHER...WE WILL NOT FORGET!
Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
Sandra Brown
June 24, 2008
She gave her life to watch over and protect us as a nation. I know now she continues to watch over us all by God's side. I pray her young son will know we will always be grateful for the heroism of his mother.
Tim NA
May 13, 2008
I often wonder what you were doing over the years, we had some great times. The news of your death left me empty, a part of me gone forever. Now all I have are the memories. Saw you got married and had a son, I am sure you made a great mother. Anyway, I finally got the courage to post this... I think about you just about every day.. You will always be in my thoughts. Rest in peace.
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you CWO5 Swartworth!
Debbie Elam
November 26, 2007
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman for the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our Project's Mission is to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier from the State of Virginia with a numbered memorial quilt. Please contact me at the following:
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
or you can email me at [email protected] or call me at 804-379-3817. You can view our work on www.vmqp.com. We hope to hear from you soon! God Bless.
Rose Bean
October 4, 2007
May God bless and keep your family. Please remember memories are the legacy of love.
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Debbie Elam
July 7, 2007
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our Project's Mission is to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier from the State of Virginia in the Iraqi War with a numbered memorial quilt. Please contact me at
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
phone 804-379-3817
www.vmqp.com
or you can email me at [email protected]. We hope to hear from you soon. God Bless your family and friends.
July 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by CWO5 Swartworth and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses her! May God bless all of you!!
Lennox Chance
June 4, 2007
I had the privilege to be her instructor in 1982 at U.S. Naval Justice Court Reporters' School when she was SSG Sharon Mayo. She was a brilliant student then who turned out to be a remarkable and capable Chief Warrant Officer of the JAG Corps. Your memories, your smile and your contribution to the Corps will not be forgotten.
Mark & Nancy Cannaday
May 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You will not be forgotten. Our hearts are thankful for all that you have done for us and our country. We are thankful for all those serving now and pray that God will send them safely home very soon. Sincerely, Mark & Nancy Cannaday and family.
Gary Allain
April 26, 2007
An Eagle has fallen
Chief Warrant Officer Sharon T. Swartworth
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Joe Wahler
April 18, 2007
I was a neighbor of Sharon. I lived accros the street from her. This weekend I was working on the property and looked up and across the street at Sharon's house. For a split second, in my memory, I saw her standing there with her little son Billy and heard her laugh. She had a very distinctive and beautiful laugh that would light up the neighborhood. She was a wonderful person and dedicated Army professional. We all miss her in our neighborhood.
CW5 (Ret) Viki Murray
April 9, 2007
I vividly remember the first day of my assignment to the Pentagon in October 2003. Sharon was the first person to come to my desk and welcome me back to the DC area. Had I known I would lose my friend so soon, I would have held on to the hug a little longer. Sharon was the ultimate professional soldier, a great teacher/mentor and a caring friend. I still miss her.
Debbie Elam
December 26, 2006
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Co-Chair for the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. The Friendship Circle Quilters in Richmond, VA have a project to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier from the State of Virginia with a memorial quilt. Please contact me at the following:
Debbie Elam, Co-Chair
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
800 Hallsboro Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
Home Phone 804-794-6364
or you can email me at [email protected]. We hope to hear from you soon! God Bless.
Steven Nichols
December 21, 2006
I did not hear of CW5 Sharon T. Swartworth's death until just today...3 years later. I am saddened and shocked. M
y heart and prayers go out belatedly to her now 11 y/o son and her husband.
CW5 Swartworth extended her assistance to me in 2001 when I considered submitting a packet for an appoint as a WO1 in the USAR.
I will never forget her kindness and encourgement.
Respectfully,
Steven W. Nichols
LN1, USNR (Ret.)
Caitlin
December 17, 2006
I am a high school student who was a chaperone for the group of 5th and 6th graders from Maine who participated in the Wreaths Across America project. On December 15th we helped lay wreaths at Arlington National Cemetary. Our group has been there for the past few years as well and this year the cemetary was packed with people wanting to help honor the fallen. We each layed one wreath in section 60, and I layed my wreath on Sharon's grave. I didn't know who she was, but I found her portrait at the Faces of the Fallen exhibit in Arlington, then I looked her up on this site. I just want her family to know that I am so happy that my wreath went to Sharon--she is clearly loved and missed by many, and was very deserving of having her stone decorated. I'm just sorry that I had to learn of her under these sad circumstances. I'll be thinking of you!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 8, 2006
Sharon it has been 3 years since you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. Yesterday while I was at ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY I spent time honoring you. To the Swartworth family. I am at ANC two or three times a week. Each time I am there I always stop by and visit/honor Sharon. Sharon today is your birthday. Happy Birthday
Garnet Jenkins
November 7, 2006
Paying tribute to CWO5 Sharon T. Swartworth, on this 3rd anniversary of the day, she gave her life for our Country and for Freedom. A Multitude of Thanks, for her Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service.
Rest In Peace Sharon, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Swartworth family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Treasure this Young Heroine Lord, In Your garden of rest,
For while here on this earth, she was one of our Best.
May the memories of Sharon, live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Shirley & Dan Trzaska
September 3, 2006
You are forever in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 15, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Swartworth family in the loss of Sharon. I did not know Sharon, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young lady and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I live close to Arlington National Cemetery and I go there often. Today while I was at ANC I stopped by and visited/honored Sharon.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Rick Williams
August 24, 2005
God Bless & Semper Fi
CWO5 USMC retired
Michele Nelson
December 10, 2003
Sharon was a leader, a mentor, and best of all, a friend. Her memory will live on forever in my heart! My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Warrant Officer of the Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Army<br>Chief Warrant Officer Five<br>Sharon T. Swartworth<br>21 July 1999 - 7 November 2003
November 25, 2003
MSG(RETIRED) LENWOOD DAUGHETY
November 22, 2003
To the Swartworth and Mayo family: Take comfort in knowing that Sharon spent her last days doing something that she truly loved; assisting soldiers. I have been a friend of Sharon since the early 80's. We worked on various assignments together and she was a dedicated professional. She loved her family, the JAG Corps and the US Army. She is definitely missed. My prayers of comfort go out to the family. Trust in God!
Lenwood E. Daughety & Family
Molly Lamson
November 21, 2003
Sharon was an amazing woman. She had such an affect on her soldiers and the Army - she was always there and she always cared... She made a difference in our lives. We will all miss her very much.
Kate Madden
November 20, 2003
Sharon will be deeply missed by all who knew her. My prayers and sympathy go out to Bill & Billy and Sharon's entire family. May God bless you and be by your side during this difficult time.
Vernita Sneed
November 19, 2003
May God look over the family and continue to keep them in his arms. Always know that Sharon was loved very much and will be missed by all that knew her.
Barbara Carpenter
November 19, 2003
Sharon did many great things during her short life here on earth. Her absence is already felt everyone who knew her. I pray that comfort and peace will find Bill, Billy, and the rest of Sharon's family and friends.
CW2 Brenton Reeves
November 19, 2003
CW5 Sharon Swartworth was a great mentor, manager, and friend. I will miss her greatly. My prayers go with her family, always.
Adelene Flores
November 17, 2003
The service was beautiful and my PRAYERS are with Sharon's family during this time of Sorrow.
I will miss my friend very much, but know that she is sitting up there in HEAVEN with our HEAVENLY FATHER. GOD Bless!!! Adelene
Boniface Suire
November 17, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with Sharon's family.
Debbie Sharpe
November 17, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope there is some solace in the knowledge that Sharon was loved and respected by many and she, nor God has left you comfortless.
Laila Ali
November 14, 2003
During this difficult time, my thoughts go for the whole family.
CDR Laila Ali
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