From: Dr. Virgilio Sanchez-Ocejo <ufomiami@bellsouth.net> Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 19:38:43 -0700 Fwd Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 10:21:56 -0400 Subject: Dr. J. Allen Hynek (1910-1986) One of the finest ufologist in the USA was Dr. Hynek, and we lament that the new generation, involved in the most ambiguous aspects of the UFO phenomenon, such as abductions, sometimes don't even reconize his name. This forgetfulness makes us sad and mortifies us profoundly. Dr. Hynek was not only an excellent astronomer by his own merits, but when he began inquiring about the then so called Flying Saucers, he was the first to maintain that the only way to aproach the phenomenon was using the scientific method and for that he established CUFOS (Center for UFO Studies) in 1973 with the hope to attracting other profesionals with similar interest. But what seldom is said, is that in addition to his involment in the UFO mystery, who resulted in the publication of several books and numerous articles, Dr. Hynek was an excellent person of total integrity, he never engaged into the quarrels that characterize today ufology literature. For those qualities, those who knew him well also respected him. For us and for many others, it was a privilege to knew him during the last years of his life, and we consider our obligation to continue his work and remember his life. Such is the purpose of this post. Dr. Hynek came to this world on May 1, 1910, the year of Halley's Comet, and left it during its next visit (April 27, 1986), an event that he foresaw and announced We don't know where Allen is now but we are certain he already knows the truth behind the UFO phenomenon and that he will be smiling upon seeing the ideas, that in our ignorance, we are espousing. Dr. Willy Smith Proyect UNICAT Dr. Virgilio S=E1nchez-Ocejo Miami UFO Center Miami, May 15, 1999
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