Dear Skye, I felt so lucky to have gotten to know your mother at the Watergate Salon, after Margaret Ogden told me about your mom. What a joy she was! In 2024, I was lucky enough to be given a large and beautifully presented show by the Briscoe Center of American History, the University of Texas of my photographs which had been taken of an array of politicians, presidents, popes, actors, writers and more for TIME magazine. I remember describing the work of presenting the photographs for consideration, how bad I was at choosing, but how excited I was about the upcoming show! What happened next meant so much to me, I could never thank your mother enough. After my old and dear friends and family had gone down for the opening of the exhibit in Austin, Texas, several weeks later I had an appointment with Swan. She looked like she had a secret to tell me…Mrs Walker, I want to tell you something…I took a plane and flew to Austin and went to see your show! Oh Skye, I was so touched, so moved, I can’t describe it. Who was this wonderful person who made this incredible trip to see my life’s work: someone who professionally helped me with my arthritic feet with skill and gentleness, who made that trip all on her own, and managed to fill my heart with so much gratitude I will never ever forget how Swan made me feel out of the kindness of her heart. That was Swan. That was your mother. You have all my sympathy. I am unable to be here for the memorial, but I will watch from Montana
She adored you, and I am so happy for you that you had your beautiful trip to Vietnam. You made Swan so proud, and I hope my story makes you even more proud of your beautiful mom than I bet you already are.
Diana Walker
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I am so sorry for the loss of beautiful Swan. I have been a customer of Sean for 20years and loved her kindness sweetness and excellent at her profession. I will deeply miss Swan and went to Romano for years and they are in heaven with each other. Many
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I will miss Swan deeply. I first met her fifteen years ago at Roche. Over the years we became friends. I owe her so much, including her having introduced me to Romano.
We had many things in common, love of travel, tennis, family and cooking. She saved my body with strategic massages, and her nail artistry garnered multiple compliments from complete strangers. I will miss all of that, but even more I will miss our friendship, our love of Italy, our running commentary about our favorite tennis players (including which ones we thought were best looking) and which players we didn’t like. We agreed that it was fine if she preferred Rafa and I preferred Roger, especially since the other one’s favorite was our second choice. The last time I saw her we were scheming about taking a trip together next year to Marbella, Spain to play tennis and spend time on the beach.
Losing Romano and Romeo was hard for her. We shared painful memories from our past and I found comfort in those conversations.
Skye, Swan was a wonderful person and she loved you so much. I know this is difficult for you and I hope you find some comfort in the knowledge of what a wonderful bond you had. She was incredibly proud of you and loved recounting stories from her visits to you in New York—like your trip to the U.S. Open this past fall and of your trips to Spain, Italy and Paris.
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
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Swan's passing was so sudden that it broke our hearts. We played tennis together on the day before, Sunday. I also met Swan at the Eden Center the previous week. Then, I bursted in tears when getting this new.
We will miss Swan with her very sweet smile.
REST IN PEACE, SWAN.
May God bless your family in this difficult time.
Lien
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In Swan’s passing we have lost a wonderful friend and a quite remarkable person.
Determination, loyalty and kindness are just three of her finest qualities, which were so evident in our friendship throughout the 17 years we had the great privilege to know her.
We met her in Washington DC, but our friendship continued across the Atlantic after our return to the UK. She had the endearing habit of sometimes arriving in London almost unannounced, which was always a lovely surprise.
Swan was with us at many important moments in our lives, when we moved house or for our important birthdays, and we had the great pleasure of attending her wedding to Romano in Italy.
We have enjoyed so many memorable times together, and were planning for her to spend Christmas with us this year. Sadly, this pleasure has been lost to Swan’s untimely passing.
We know Skye is suffering a far greater loss, and we feel for her in particular at this time, as we do for all of Swan’s family. A wonderful human being has been taken from us far too soon.
God bless you Swan. Rest in peace.
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Dear Skye,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your mother, Swan. She was truly a kind and gifted person, and I will always remember her warmth and care. Over the years, we shared so much of our lives. She loved telling me about her visits and adventures with you — she was always so proud of you.
Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
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Skye- Kristy and I met your mom as clients many years ago. It was through those interactions that we got to know so much about you! She was so very proud of who you are as a person and all that you’ve accomplished. Although we have never met, I understand that you are very much like her. How wonderful!
During our time together your mom shared stories of her life growing up in Vietnam, how she came to America and prospered. She was a survivor in every way. We have recordings of her telling her story that we will get you.
Your mother touched so many with her kindness. She was loved by all and will live in our hearts forever.
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Swan will be so dearly missed. She was my massage therapist for over 15 years. She always had such a kind and peaceful presence. I loved talking to her about tennis and who she was pulling for in the slams. She found out one year that I liked Biscotti and made me a batch of the best I’ve ever had. She was a precious person with such a loving spirit. I am devastated by her loss. Her memory is a blessing to me and to everyone who knew her.
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Per tè Suan, non so da dove cominciare. Ti ho conosciuta troppo poco ma è bastato per volerti bene. La lontananza ci divideva altrimenti saremmo state molto amiche oltre che cognate. Una persona come tè non si trova facilmente nella vita. Romano è stato fortunato ad incontrarti e ne andava fiero e felice una coppia molto bella piena di stima rispetto e amore che vi dimonstravate l'un, l'altro.
Che dire la vita ha fatto il suo corso un po` crudo per te Romano se n'è andato lasciandoti in un mare di tristezza e solitudine che difficilmente sei riuscita a superare e ti capivo avevi perso un grande uomo no perché era mio fratello ma lui era così ora ciò che, che mi tranquillizza è il pensiero che state sicuramente di nuovo insieme lassù`.
I miei occhi guarderanno sempre in alto per cercarvi siate felici.
Tanto poi ci rincontreremo.
Fa` buon viaggio Suan
Tina e Giuseppe
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I got to know Swan when I joined the tennis group in 2020. Since then, I have had the pleasure of seeing her about twice a week. There was rarely a question about tennis that Swan did not know the answer to, and she sometimes had to skip playing tennis when “her boys” (her favorite professional tennis players) had a match she didn’t want to miss on TV. Swan always knew the score of the game, and everyone knew they were in big trouble if Swan was playing at the net. She rarely missed a shot!
Swan was also a caregiver. She would bring delicious figs from her fig tree and other snacks to share. She also helped me personally when I was planning an overseas trip and was nervous about it. She showed me where to find good travel deals and suggested places she had been to that she really liked. Her reassurance helped boost my confidence, and it was a wonderful trip that she was eager to hear about when I got back.
I will always remember her kind smile and calming presence. There is a hole in our group that cannot be filled, but we will think of her and honor her memory when we play.
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I only knew Swan as a client. But over the many years she was always kind, thoughtful, generous and made my day better. I will miss her 😢.
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I was Swans tennis instructor for the last 10 plus years, and I am heart broken to hear of her passing. I have gotten to know her very well , as we had many private lessons over the past 10 years. She loved tennis and worked hard to improve her skills. She was always very kind and enjoyed tennis and her fellow students in class . I will miss her smile and excitement when she made a great shot😁👍. Rest in peace👏
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Swan's casual elegance and graceful movement made her very attractive. I also knew Romano - her love for him was always in evidence. And Skye, she spoke of you so often that I feel as if I know you. She will be missed by many.
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I was very saddened to hear of Swan’s passing. I got to know her over the past 5 years through tennis classes at the Wakefield rec center. She was always smiling and happy and will be sorely missed by all of us who knew her. My heart goes out to her family.
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So very sorry for your loss. I knew Swan through tennis classes and so enjoyed her sweet, kind spirit. She will be missed.
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