Paul Haney

Paul was kind enough to write the foreword to a space history book I co-authored, and although I had an enjoyable email correspondence with him, I sadly never got to meet him.

Last week, a year after his funeral, I finally passed through High Rolls and Alamogordo. I stopped to look at his induction plaque at the local space museum, saw his orchard, and talked to someone who knew him at the local store. It felt like I finally got to both meet him and say goodbye properly, by...

I have thought about you and your family over the years. I visited you with Mike in the mid- to early-1980s when you lived in El Paso. I see that Michael has passed away also. I am so sorry for the losses in your family.

I knew Paul when I was a reporter at the Alamogordo Daily News. Paul worked there for a while as a reporter, too. He was gracious and full of humor. It didn't ever matter what was going on around him - whether people were angry or excited or unhappy - he was always calm. He didn't let other people wobble his life raft. He was always steady and enjoyed the sunshine even if it was raining outside.

On Sunday, August 2, Apollo 12 and Skylab astronaut Alan Bean was in Tucson to sign...

I remember you as a really nice guy when I was growing up.

Dear Jan and family,
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you all. Paul was probably the most interesting person I knew. I didn't know him very long, but I too will miss him as will everyone at the Senior Center where we met. God bless and lift you up in your sorrow.

Dear Jan and Family,

Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this time. Paul was a unique and special person whom we will all miss.

I'll never forget the time we shared with you and Paul and my Dad.

Mr. Haney,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

I never met Paul, only knew him through e-mail, but was absolutely charmed. We were in touch because I am the keeper of the Washington Star alumni list. Paul sent me stories about the old days at The Star. I've posted a notice about him on The Star's website. I so cherish the notes I received from him. My heart goes out to his family on the loss of such a lovely man.

With thanks for a job well done and fond remembrance,
from the international team of volunteers who compile the Apollo Flight Journal and the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal. Eric Jones, ALSJ Editor