Published: January 20, 2010
Op-Ed Contributor
Death of UFO expert Paul Vigay not so mysterious perhaps?
By Ian Brockwell
Quite often, when a member of the UFO community meets a sudden and seemingly unexpected death, especially if they are also involved in Crop Circle and government conspiracy research, it is not unusual for some to consider "foul play"
A recent inquest into the death of Paul Vigay, failed to conclude how he came to drown off Eastney Esplanade, Eastney, Portsmouth.
His close friend and fellow researcher Colin Andrews was quoted as saying "Paul continues to be greatly missed by me and all who knew and loved him with his honesty and happy demeanor. Rumors naturally have abounded about what happened.....I have refrained from adding my own thoughts and concerns out of respect for Paul's family,"
Unfortunately, I did not know Paul Vigay, but further information is available on Colin Andrews site CLICK HERE
You will see from the information provided that Paul Vigay was clearly a sensitive and caring person, with deep feelings.
According to the report in The Portsmouth (News site), "Coroner David Horsley said there simply was not enough evidence to record whether Mr. Vigay took his own life or his death was an accident."
Yet his comment 'I can't say beyond reasonable doubt "yes Paul has taken his own life", would seem to indicate that he strongly considers this as a possibility.
Apparently, Mr. Vigay's girlfriend, Andrea Smith, told him that she wanted to end their three-year relationship, the evening before his death. It was also revealed that Paul and Andrea had been discussing ending their relationship a week earlier over a meal at Rosie's Vineyard, in Elm Grove, Southsea. They were both crying.
There was no suicide note as such, but Andrea Smith found a message in Paul's office shortly after he left, which simply said "I love you" and contained a list of computer passwords and his phone code.
This gives a strong indication that he intended to leave and had no plans to return. Yet despite the emotions he was going through, he was still able to show his feelings, and even made an effort to leave information that would help someone else gain access to his computer and telephone.
For those who have experienced the intense pain of being rejected by someone you love, you will know how Paul Vigay must have felt the evening before his death and what thoughts may have been going through his mind.
This is not to say that Andrea Smith did anything wrong, she obviously did what she felt had to be done. Unfortunately, some relationships are not destined to succeed and cannot survive when the feelings are one sided (someone has to make a decision, no matter how painful it can be).
Sadly, some people react very badly to this sort of news and are unable to see a time when the pain will vanish and a new life (relationship) begins. Such people may not ask, but almost certainly need the support of others, even if it is only a sympathetic ear. Sometimes, taking the time to care can make all the difference.
As I said, I never met or knew Paul Vigay, yet from what I have read about him, he seems like a person I would like to have known. My sympathies go to his family and friends for their loss.
For others who find themselves in a similar situation, do not be afraid to seek help from your friends (or professionals), especially those that have experienced the same problem. A little help can make the pain more bearable.
Hypnosis can help you to get over a relationship that has ended. CLICK HERE
Ian Brockwell writes straight talking, honest stories that engage readers. Contact Ian through NewsBlaze.
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