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Charlie Danaher in May 2025 Cold Facts: ‘A Salute to an Old Friend, Glen McIntosh’

A collage of five photos: top left, a person in a red shirt against a light background. Top center, two people in casual clothing standing in front of a large telescope. Top right, three people in mid-20th-century attire, with the center person in a graduation cap and gown holding a diploma, standing outside a building with ivy-covered walls. Bottom left, a person in a naval uniform with a peaked cap, standing in front of a sign reading "g. E. Mcintosh usnr" with a naval insignia. Bottom right, two people in casual clothing standing near a pickup truck with a large cylindrical tank in the bed, parked in a residential area with a house and water tower in the background.

Glen McIntosh wasn’t just an accomplished cryogenic engineer and Navy pilot—he was a storyteller, a mentor, and a father figure to many who had the privilege to know him. Whether pioneering helium storage solutions or recounting daring low-altitude flights from his Navy days, Glen brought energy, wisdom, and warmth to every room. His legacy lives not only in the science he advanced, but in the lives he enriched through generosity, curiosity, and unforgettable tales.