It is with deep sorrow that we have learned that Steve May has unexpectedly passed away at the age of 70 on 14 February 2016, while taking his favourite walk on Swami’s Beach in Encinitas, near his home in San Diego, California.
Steve May (LtCol US Army rtd) was the former Manager of International Strategic Development for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in San Diego, Calif., USA, which he joined in 2001. In this position, he was responsible for promoting opportunities for the company’s full line of unmanned aircraft systems, tactical reconnaissance radars, and sensor systems to customers in Europe.
In this role, Steve served as a member of the U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board for the UAV in Perspective Study that was completed in July 2003. He also served as a UAV Subject Matter Expert assisting the NATO Air Group 7 Program Support Team that drafted the NATO MALE and HALE UAV Staff Requirements in 2005. He retired from GA-ASI in 2014.
Steve May served on the Board of Directors of UVS International from 2007 up to his retirement in 2014.
Steve was a great colleague and good friend.
His gentleness, dry humour and sparkling eyes will be fondly remembered by many.
Knowing him was a privilege, and is a lasting joy.
Farewell Steve, and thank you.
Funeral services will be held at Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, California at 10.30 am on Friday 18 March 2016.