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Stephan Kajah Obituary

Air Force Reserve Major Stephan K. Kajah, 43, of Monument, died in a skiing accident on February 15, 2006 in Breckenridge, Colorado. He was born on May 15, 1962 in New York, NY to Horst and Magda Kajah. He married Cynthia McCormick on April 17, 1993. Stephan was raised in Pompton Lakes, NJ and graduated from Pompton Lakes High School in 1980. He enlisted in the Air Force at age 18 and later attended the U.S. Air Force Academy Prep School. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1987 with a degree in Civil Engineering. During his 12 years on active duty, he was an instructor pilot on the C-141B Starlifter, flying worldwide airlift and aerial evacuation missions during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. As a member of the elite Primary Nuclear Airlift force, he was also responsible for the safe and timely transport of the Unites States' nuclear arsenal. After transferring to Colorado Springs, he was a glider instructor at the United States Air Force Academy. After his departure from active duty service, Major Kajah was hired by the 76th Air Refueling Squadron where he has bee an instructor pilot on the KC-10 Extender for the past ten years. In his civilian job, he was a DC-10 Captain, flying with Gemini Air Cargo for the last eight and one half years. Stephan is survived by wife, Cynthia; parents, Horst and Magda; brother, Thomas (Marcy); sisters: Angela Winters (Brian) and Christine Pallo (Steve); and nieces: Rebecca, Courtney, Sarah, Kerstin, Heidi, Devan and Lily. A celebration of his life will take place Wednesday, February 22nd at 10:30 a.m. at Woodmen Valley Chapel, 290 E. Woodmen road. A full military honors burial at the Air Force Academy will follow the service. A Memorial Service will be held in Lincoln Park, NJ on Sunday, March 5th at 2:30 p.m. at Jacksonville Chapel, 264 Jacksonville Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Focus on the Family, 8605 Explorer Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 or the Baptist Student Union, 550 W. Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 21, 2006.

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Bruni Kaminski

March 6, 2006

Dear Magda, Horst and families

Even though I did not know your son personally, I know he must have been a good son, because I kow his parents.

Not to get angry with God for taking his life is a very hard thing to do. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and prayers.

Chrissann Laubach

March 5, 2006

We are so sorry to hear about the lose of Stephen. We met him on a tour with his wife in Italy we hit it off with them and basical hung out with them the whole trip getting to know each other, and having fun together. We shared our views about both being Christians, so we were connected from the start, brothers and sisters in Christ. At this time please find comfort in the Lord and know we will be together again for sure. it's not easy but being a Christina makes it just a little easier to know where our love one are. We had a great time and loved Cindy and Stephen..

Chrissann & Todd

Walter and Luci Pries

March 2, 2006

So very dear Horst and Magda.

We do know that words do not take away your pain and so we limit ours to only three: WE LOVE YOU.

Fred Dorka

March 1, 2006

Dear Kajah family,

In times like these we need the Savior...Only He knows what you're going through. May you find comfort in knowing He cares. We are praying for you daily that you will draw strength from His unfailing love and never-ending comfort.

Freddy and Brigitte

Richard Kennaway

March 1, 2006

Dear Kajah Family and Cindy,



It was with deep sorrow that I heard of the news about Stephan. I knew the whole family since I was in my teens at the church.

I still have fond memories of the first camping trip I went on with the Schiwy's and other families from the church.

Stephan I know enjoyed life and now he is with the Lord for Eternal life.

My prayers go to all of the family who I see at Jacksonville Chapel.

Any time he flew in and I saw him at the Church, he always had a great smile. He will be missed.

We have no answers why God lets this happen. We just have to trust in him.

At first I was filled with anger why God let this happen. Then I said God must have a plan.

We all will see Stephan again. Again my thougths and prayers go to all of the family.

Love In Christ,



Richard Kennaway

Wilbur&Anemarie Wondracek

March 1, 2006

Dear Kajah Family!



May you feel the comfort that only

the arms of our loving heavenly

father can extend. May His peace

give comfort and meaning during this time of sorrow.

Love, Wilbur&Anemarie Wondracek

Robert Meissner

February 28, 2006

I knew of Stevan through his parents and Immanuel Baptist Church. We met occasionally at reunions with the Dorka's in NJ. His father was very proud of him. My sister, Elfrieda, was a librarian at the Air Force Academy, and Horst looked her up on his first visit to the Academy.



Gods Peace be with you.

Heinz & Ruth Dorka and family

February 28, 2006

Dear Cindy and all Kajah family members,



Words cannot express the sadness that burdens our hearts since we heard of Stephans going home to be with the Lord. All of the times that he flew into New Jersey and we would see him in church or at the house will surely be missed. Everytime he greeted one of us he had a great smile on his face which we will never forget. It is easy to see why he had so many friends that will deeply miss him. Our prayers are with you and rest assured that one day you will be reunited with him in heaven.



All of our love goes out to you,

Heinz, Ruth, Jennifer, Nathan and Caitlin

Harold & Roswitha Krulder

February 27, 2006

Magda,Horst and family. Rosie and I were deeply shocked and saddened to learn of Stephan's accident. We feel great compassion for you and struggle to express our sympathy.

Knowing that Stephen is now in the hands of the Lord is some solace we are shure. Our prayers are with you.

Harold & Rosie

Dr. Bert Vitaliz

February 25, 2006

To Stephan's Family,

Those who remember you in Immanuel Baptist Church feel a mix of joy and sorrow at Steph's departure. Joy for he is now with Jesus whom he loves and sorrow for momentary separation. May the comfort of God be with you.

Ursula Sterling

February 24, 2006

I am deeply sorry for your loss. May all your memories of Stephan comfort you when you are sad and stay with you forever.

With love,

Ursula

Debby and Willie Dip(Sterling)

February 24, 2006

Dear Kajah Family,

We were so sorry to hear about Stephan. May you feel the comfort that only God can give. You are very dear & special people, always caring, always smiling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.



Love,

Debby, Willie & the boys

Ernie & Hela Meyer-Pflug

February 22, 2006

Dearest Cindy!

Dear Horst,Magda and Families!

From the moment the news of Stephan's passing was knowed to us, we felt enourmes sadness and our hearts became extremely heavy. What a loss! Stephan was such a bright person. He accomplished and excelled so much in his short life.

We extend our deepest and sincere condolences to everyone of you and know that you are in our prayers daily.

Stephan will be missed by many. We will always treasure his visists to NJ and the joy we always had meeting him at the Chapel. Stephan always recognized us and his friends with a smile, a good HUG, and some chit-chat. It was always a pleasure for us to see him. We sure will miss all that.

May GOD be the source of comfort to you and strengthen you during this difficult times.

Jesus said: I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.

May this promisse of GOD bring you peace and comfort today and on the days to come.

Our love goes to you all.

In HIS love, the Meyer-Pflug Family

Lisa Pierce

February 22, 2006

All my love to you, Cindy, and to all of Stephan's loved ones. May God bless you and hold you.

melanie newton

February 22, 2006

My heart goes out to all of Stephan's family. I went to school with Stephan and I have great memories of Stephan. We had alot of fun together. I'm really glad that he got to realize his dream of the academy.

Love, Melanie (smith) Newton

Walter and Vera Nachtigall

February 21, 2006

Dear Magda and Horst.

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dan & Amy Phelps

February 21, 2006

Cindy, you know words escape us. You know we love you so and are available to you (and our boys :D) at anytime. We'll help you through this dark valley. Love you, Dan and Amy

Sandra Singh

February 21, 2006

Stephan,

You have gone, but those of us who knew you, will cherish your memory forever.

Life is eternal and love is immortal



Sandra Singh and Family

Bernie & Doris Neumann

February 21, 2006

Although we knew Stephan only as a little boy, we know his parents well, and we grieve for each member of the family at this unexpected loss. Nevertheless, we are confident that the God that we serve will bring peace, comfort, and even joy in this difficult time. As Christ followers we have the certain hope that He will sustain and that one day we will all be together again, because "Christen sehen sich nie zum letzten Mal"



Our prayers go with all of you and our love reaches out to comfort you.

Joy Ley

February 21, 2006

Dear Cindy,

I was so sorry to here of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Love,

Joy Miller Ley

Sandy Kearney

February 20, 2006

Steph

You were a kind and gentle spirit.

You will be missed.

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