Jeffrey T. NICOLAY

Wow....Jeff "God Bless You" I remember the day you were teaching me how to paraglide and as we were talking my wing grab air an I did a vertical takeoff to about 80 ft, your eyes were bugging as I looked down and you grabbed your bull horn and with a very excited voice said; "Now stay Calm and listen to me", well you had me flying sideways, and backwards all the while doing a vertical decent to a graceful approach from where I launched (One of the most exhilarating times I've ever had in...

Jeff seemed immortal to me. Larger than life. I was in awe of him. He returned the "favor" by teasing me relentlessly and giving me a huge bear hug whenever I saw him. I travelled to San Bernardino with him and spent many a weekend at Morningside. He was a genious with the people he taught and nothing ever escaped his "eye". I was learning to paraglide and he gently but firmly told me what I was doing wrong and then, another bear hug when I did something right. Morningside was a magical...

I am so shocked and sad that Jeff has left us. I am very glad that Steve has put a slide show on the Morningside website. Jeff you will be missed!

Jeff was a huge part of my life, but I was probably in his actual company less than 100 days over 25 years. I learned to hanglide at Morningside in the mid 80's, then learned to paraglide in the early 90's. My wife, then my kids flew there and all got to know and love Jeff. I really can't believe he won't be there when we next make it back to New Hampshire. He was a great soul, and will be missed. Gigi, we are so sorry for your loss. Lexi, and Sam and all of us send our condolences.

I enjoyed being around Jeff from the first time I met him. I returned to Morningside to fly and found it to be the best flight park around. Jeff will be very missed by me and I hope he has found peace and happiness! Jeffery you are missed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! April

To the Nicolay family, in particular my NWC '83 classmate, Mike, I offer my prayers for you. I know how difficult it is to lose a brother, and I will pray that you always find joy in remembering Jeff. His was a life well-lived. God Bless you all.

Dear Gisele, Joy, Steve and the rest of the hang gliding community. Art and I have known Jeff sense the beginning of MSFP. I am so so sorry to you all for the loss of a great humble and kind man. I will miss his sense of humor and his hugs he always gave me when ARt and I arrived at the park for a day of flying. The next time we arrive at MSFP will be difficult. As usual I will look for Jeff but then smile because everywhere I look, Jeff's will be there! Everything that is MSFP is Jeff in...