In Loving Memory of Glenn Steckling

It is with immense sadness that we share the passing of Captain Glenn Steckling on January 2, 2026.

Glenn shared with his father and mother a deep passion for astrobiology and space exploration. Together, they spent time researching and discussing these topics — a pursuit Glenn continued with enthusiasm and knowledge long after his parents' passing.

He cherished the friendships that he made during his research and speaking engagements and loved to share his experiences and knowledge with anyone interested.

Glenn’s passing leaves a profound void in the lives of all who knew him. His warmth, intellect, humor, and kindness will be remembered and treasured always.

 

A Tribute to Glenn S. Steckling

              By Michel Zirger

 Glenn Steckling served as President of the George Adamski Foundation with dedication, seriousness, and a deep respect for history. In a field often subject to misunderstanding and distortion, he stood for careful preservation, responsibility, and continuity.

His work was not motivated by personal recognition, but by a sincere desire to honor George Adamski’s legacy and ensure that the historical record would remain accessible and respected for future generations. Glenn understood that safeguarding such a legacy requires patience, humility, and integrity.

Those who worked with him recognized his calm strength, his reliability, and his unwavering commitment. He was also a remarkable speaker, highly articulate, able to express complex ideas with clarity, precision, and quiet authority. He approached the Adamski material not as a believer seeking validation, nor as a skeptic seeking dismissal, but as a custodian seeking truth, balance, and historical fairness.

Through his leadership, the George Adamski Foundation remained a stable and respectful reference point in a domain that can easily become fragmented. His contribution will remain part of the Foundation’s identity and its long-term mission.

Glenn will be remembered not only for what he did, but for how he did it: with quiet dedication, respect for truth and integrity, and a sincere devotion to preserving an important chapter of contactee history.

He leaves behind a legacy of stewardship, responsibility, and dignity that will continue to guide the Foundation in the years to come.

My relationship with Glenn—and earlier, with his mother Ingrid—began in the 1990s. From the very beginning, they placed great trust in me and generously shared invaluable archival material, which I later used in my books with Glenn’s full and explicit authorization.

What impressed me most over the years was Glenn’s unwavering loyalty to the true spirit of George Adamski’s legacy. In a field where speculation, distortion, and fantasy too often replace historical rigor, Glenn stood firmly for clarity and authenticity. He worked tirelessly to preserve the original essence of Adamski’s message: that humanity is visited by extraterrestrial beings who are human in appearance. Not monsters, not abstractions, but beings remarkably close to us.

Yes, they may sometimes appear more harmonious or even more beautiful than we are, but they remain fundamentally human in nature. This is something I can affirm with complete certainty through my own direct experiences.

I am also deeply proud to have helped Glenn find a publisher in France who had the courage and integrity to release a French edition of his major work, The U.F.O. Reality – Can Truth Prevail? This book stands as a unique and essential reference. Glenn was profoundly proud of it, and justly so. It does not merely restore the legacy of Adamski; it also preserves, and honors, the legacy of his parents, Fred and Ingrid Steckling, whom he loved deeply and whose work he carried forward with devotion and respect.

As an author, I can only express my profound gratitude to you, Glenn. You were fully aware that your health—your heart—was fragile, and yet you continued to work for George Adamski’s legacy until your very last days, moving from one interview to another with remarkable courage and determination. That level of commitment commands the deepest respect.

All the interviews and videos you gave will remain as an enduring testimony to your dedication. They form a precious archive that will guide and inspire future generations, preserving not only knowledge, but also the spirit of integrity and responsibility with which you carried this legacy forward.