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In
Memory of James Martin Swanson
Founder of SunAir
Express Virtual Airline
1936 - 1995
TO
ALL THOSE WHO JOINED JIM IN FLYING THE AIRWAYS OF IMAGINATION:
Jim Swanson died quietly Tuesday night, February 21,
1995, at 9:30 PM, in his home, having fought his cancer
to the end. He never gave up hope, and taught his classes
until he was utterly unable to do so. He was born in
Iowa, went to school at Nebraska and Indiana, where
he got his PhD. He came to the University of South Florida
in 1964. In 1968 he taught me. Jim was 58 years old.
His family requests that any donations be made to the
University of South Florida Library Fund (813)974-2000
or to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
"The last scud of day holds back for me, It flings
my likeness after the rest and true as any on the shadowed
wilds, It coaxes me to the vapor and the dusk I depart
as air, I shake my white locks at the runaway sun, I
effuse my flesh in eddies, and drift it in lacy jags.
I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass
I love, If you want me again look for me under your
boot-soles. You will hardly know who I am or what I
mean, But I shall be good health to you nevertheless,
And filter and fibre your blood. Failing to fetch me
at first keep encouraged, Missing me one place search
another, I stop somewhere waiting for you."
~Walt Whitman
As a farewell, Jim used the Russian words, "Vcevo
khoroshevo." Translates as "everything that is good," or "all the
best." So, vcevo khoroshevo, James Martin Swanson.
Keep 'em flying.
Lynn H. Hackett
DrJesus@aol.com
Friend of the family
HISTORY DEPARTMENT REMEMBERS JAMES SWANSON:
The History Department mourns the loss of its senior
faculty member and former chairman, James Swanson, who
died at his home in Tampa on Feb. 21, 1995, after a prolonged
illness. Swanson came to USF in 1964 and made his indelible
mark through years of extensive service on university,
college and departmental committees. His pioneer spirit
and knowledge of computers won him additional honors
in the 1980's. Swanson also remained active in his research
of Russian history. He had published a monograph, "Scientific
Discoveries and Soviet Law" (1984), and was in the process
of completing his study of the role of Soviet immigrants
in the development of American science. "Jim's deliberative,
insightful nature and quiet good humor earned him numerous
friends throughout our community," according to History
department faculty and staff.
Swanson is survived by his wife Carol, daughter Kristen
and son David. "The faculty and staff at the university
share the loss of this dedicated and selfless professor,"
wrote History professor John Belohlavek. The History
department has established the James M. Swanson Memorial
Fund to award book scholarships to history students.
Those wishing to contribute can call Sylvia Wood at
(813)974-2809. The foregoing was published in "Inside
USF," a faculty/staff publication of the University
of South Florida, March 17-March 30, 1995.
SUNAIR EXPRESS MEMBERS WILL NEVER FORGET JIM:
Jim Swanson was the founder of SunAir Express.
His talent
and dedication in producing the finest Virtual Airlines
will never be lost. All of us at SunAir Express will
miss him deeply. I for one will never forget the end
of each e-mail he sent, they were all signed "Jim
in TPA". Jim may be gone but we believe
that his spirit spirit lives on in every virtual airline.
James Bond
SunAir Express Virtual Airlines
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