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It is with great sadness I bring you the following……..that is all.

Jerry Clark writes, “An e-mail from Mark Rodeghier, who got the news from Rob Swiatwek, reports the sad news that Dick Hall died of colon cancer. Dick was first a hero to me, then a valued friend. We’ve lost a giant.” Richard Hall is a legend in Ufology and worked closely with many of the great Ufologists. Over thirty years ago he compiled his documentary report, “The UFO Evidence” for the leading UFO investigation group, the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP) in Washington, D.C. Few people at that time were aware of the scope and consistency of UFO reports by credible witnesses such as scientists, professional pilots, police officers, and even U.S. Air Force personnel.

“The UFO Evidence” was released in July 1964, coinciding with a new wave of sightings and received international news coverage as well as serious attention in the U.S. Congress. Less than two years later, as the sightings increased, the House Armed Services Committee held hearings about UFOs. Late in 1966, with prodding from Congress, an investigation of UFOs was undertaken through a contract with the University of Colorado. Richard made his data available to the university. When Dr. E. U. Condon, the scientific director, repeatedly made public statements ridiculing the UFO subject before the investigation was completed, the Colorado Project became equally controversial. The CIA and other Government agencies closely carefully monitored Richard Hall’s findings.

He was an acting director of NICAP and the Director of the Fund for UFO Research and he insisted that the focus should be on credible reports from qualified witnesses showing strong patterns. Over the years Richard worked diligently trying to obtain new and better evidence. I visited Rich in his home in Maryland, discussing the crash at Fort Dix/ Mc Guire AFB. He later wrote “UFO Evidence II” and “Uninvited Guests” that on page 139 states, ” Dr. Barry H. Downing, a Presbyterian clergyman, who believes the explanation for UFOs lies with the realm of faith. Citing Biblical examples of UFO-like phenomena, he argues that UFOs are part of the ‘heavenly transportation system’ carrying angels of God who interact with man, and there will never be absolute scientific proof – only acceptance by faith—until God’s plan determines otherwise” We hope God’s Air Force picked up Richard’s soul. He will be greatly missed!

The Lord has made the heavens his throne; from there he rules over everything there is. Bless the Lord you mighty angels of his who carry out his orders, listening for each of his commands. Yes, bless the Lord, you armies of his angels who serve him constantly. Psalms 103