From: Michelle Mckay, Cold Spot Paranormal
Research
On April 15, 2007 my great-uncle UFOlogist Henry McKay
passed away. His contributions to UFOlogy and crop circle research will never
be forgotten. Uncle Hank began his research in 1965, when he was with the Air
Force and one of the guys in the tower saw something they felt was bizarre.
They turned to my uncle to investigate, this was his first
case.
Those who knew him personally can attest that he was strongly
dedicated to his research and gave his life to it. Even up until the last
moments before he went into the hospital he was actively investigating. I
will never forget him standing in his suit telling me about his present
investigation into "mysterious balloons" in the area. He was once the
Director for MUFON, taught UFOlogy at a high school in Toronto, and worked
on some of the well known ufo and crop circle cases across Canada.
Sue
Darroch of ParaResearchers said it right when she said that there is a bond
between paranormal researchers through our love of the paranormal even if we
have different methods and opinions. So true, thanks Sue. I want to thank
all of you in the paranormal research community for your condolences and
appreciation for my uncle's long standing contributions to this research, it
really is appreciated and seeing everybody who cared about what he did
provides comfort and helps with his passing. Not only was he highly
intelligent, he truely was a good person and had a very caring "spirit" if
you will, about him. He was cremated, the way he wanted to be. He passed away
very peacefully and was at ease with his predicament and doesn't want
anybody to grieve over him. We will all miss him greatly. This tribute page
is for you uncle
Hank...
From Mike
Bird
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:47:54 -0400 Fwd Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007
18:25:46 -0400 Subject: Passing Of Henry McKay
It is with sadness
that I report the passing yesterday of Henry McKay, long standing contributor
to Canadian ufology and former MUFON Director for Canada. He had taken a turn
for the worse early in the new year and never recovered. He had just
turned 80.
A private memorial will be held on Saturday from 2-5pm If
anyone in the Toronto area is interested in attending please e-mail
me.
From
Sue Darroch of ParaResearchers and Matthew Didier of the Ghosts and Hauntings
Research Socities:
The Passing Of A Canadian UFOlogist
It
was with sadness that we learned of the passing of Henry McKay, earlier this
month. Henry was a long standing contributor to Canadian ufology and former
MUFON Director for Canada.
Henry McKay had made invaluable contributions
to UFO research in Canada. A book that I reviewed just last year The Missing
Seven Hours, by David Haisell is in large part based on Henry's investigation
into this fascinating case.
I had plans to meet with Henry this past
November along with his niece who is following in her uncle's footsteps, in
the hopes of interviewing him, but ufortunately that meeting never took
place. His presence within UFOlogy will be sorely missed.
Our deepest
condolences go out to Michelle McKay, and her family at this time.
It
is with sadness that I report the passing yesterday of Henry McKay,
former MUFON Director for Canada. Recognition for Henry's long standing
service to Canadian ufology was paid to him on Sun Sept 25/05 at UofT's
Convocation Hall.
