A lost friend of the Pyro Community

[PyroJoeNEPA]

I just learned that GARY HANSON passed away from a battle with Covid 19.
He was a cornerstone in the pyro community.

Vice president of the National Fireworks Association at National Fireworks Association
(https://www.facebook.com/nationalfireworksassociation/)


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CEO at Precocious Pyrotechnics, Inc
(https://www.facebook.com/precociouspyrotechnics/)



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Principal member on the NFPA Fireworks, Pyrotechnics, & Rockets Codes



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Former Engineer at Applied Air Systems, Inc.



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Former Managing Director at WeatheRite Inc

---and a Viet Nam Veteran.

I remember watching a video of a machine he built years ago to string Italian style cylinder shells.
You will be greatly missed, Gary.
Prayers for peace and comfort for your family members in this sad time.

[NewPyro93]

Prayers sent for him and his family!

[Rick_In_Tampa]

I didn't know him but he sounds like quite an accomplished man and patriot.

My deepest sympathies to his friends and family.

[jknepp1954]

I have had the pleasure to talk to Gary many times over the years at both PGI and the NFA conferences. He was defintely a GIANT in the industry. He wrote a few books also - i have 1 of them. You will be missed Gary!
BTW - Gary was 1 or the 2 members of the fireworks industry fighting for our rights with the NFPA Codes. I hope they find someone who is as passionate to join that fight as he was.