In Memory of R. LEO SPRINKLE Ph.D.
by Katie Paige
On November 15, 2021, we lost a true gem, a pioneer, a man who was ahead of his time.
Dr. Leo Sprinkle was a treasure to the UFO community; he holds a special place in thousands of people’s hearts and minds. He touched so many with his gentle spirit, humor, inquisitiveness, brilliance, and wit. Leo was gracious of his time and spirit, always willing to truly listen to others, he would gladly engage in discussions and share his wisdom, insights, and books! Leo was a gentle fighter, who saw the world in a unique way, and who wasn’t afraid to challenge the status quo, a man ahead of his time.
Leo, always up for a visit, would welcome you in with a warm smile, invite you to take a seat and would share openly. He always had copies of his favorite materials on the ready to hand out to whomever was interested in learning from his hard work. Questions drove him to seek answers to life’s greatest mysteries, Leo had a unique way of looking past the superficial and seeing that perhaps the answers may very well be linked to consciousness, he saw the Universe!
Life seemed to slow down when spending time chit chatting with Leo; he knew the importance of taking the time to just be in the moment, he was engaged and curious about everyone who was lucky enough to know him.
I once asked Leo if he ever regretted spending decades of his life in pursuit of something he may never get answers to. I think back to his answer often, whenever I start to question my own path… Leo simply said, Katie, “It’s the journey along the way, it’s all about the people that you meet.” “Yeehaw!” and he smiled, that great Leo smile!
That is who Leo was, he was a “people” person! Genuine, caring, and funny! A true role model, someone I would like to aspire to be. You just don’t find too many of these rare gems these days.
Thank you, Leo, for everything you did for this community, thank you for your knowledge, bravery, and humor.
Most of all, thank you for the LOVE & LIGHT that you gave to so many!
Rest in peace my dear friend, know that the work continues through so many that you mentored, Yeehaw!