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Stephen M. Kowalczyk

   
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Albuquerque Tribune -- A former Highland High School student has died while serving in Iraq.

Army Spc. Stephen M. Kowalczyk, 32, of San Diego was killed Wednesday in Muqdadiyah by small-arms fire, the Department of Defense said.

He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Kowalczyk and his family lived in Albuquerque while his father was serving in the Air Force. The soldier graduated from Highland High and was a member of the Hornets swim team.

Kowalczyk joined the Army three years ago, according to his mother, Gerry Kowalczyk of Boulder, Colo.



"Steve absolutely loved being in the Army," she said.

"And he said he was happy when he was sent to Iraq," she added. "He wrote me letters saying what a beautiful country Iraq was," despite the war.

Gerry Kowalczyk said she recently sent her son a care package of the pencils, notepads and Hershey bars he had requested. He told his mother he gave the gifts away to Iraqi children.

"I'm proud that he liked what he was doing," she said. "He was a wonderful kid, a terrific little kid, joyful, sweet and wonderful. It's a terrific loss."

Besides his mother, Kowalczyk is survived by a brother and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his father.
 

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Stephen M. Kowalczyk
Authored by: anonymous on Sunday, March 18 2007 @ 12:53 PM EDT
Its so sad to hear about Steve, he has very many people that care about him. He
loved to travel the west, surf, wander the desert and sleep where he could see
the stars. A very serious person, thoughtful good friend that could smile and
laugh with a roar.
Stephen M. Kowalczyk
Authored by: anonymous on Sunday, March 18 2007 @ 09:06 PM EDT
Stephen,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"We Can, We Will(9th Cav Motto)
Stephen M. Kowalczyk
Authored by: anonymous on Monday, March 19 2007 @ 12:19 AM EDT
Stephen you are in the heart and prays of every fallen family. You are so much more then then hero. To those that knew and love you known. I may not have known you personally. The fact you served as a soldier. An a military brother to our son, as he was to you. I known you are the elite of American's. Risking everything you love for your country. Tells me alot about you Stephen. Gregory and all our fallen have met you. Never to be alone. Nor will you ever be forgotten. father of fallen soldier US Army Sgt. Gregory L. Wahl KIA Balad, Iraq 05-03-04.
Stephen M. Kowalczyk
Authored by: anonymous on Wednesday, March 21 2007 @ 11:30 AM EDT
I would just like to send my condolences to the Kowalczyk family. I used to swim with Steve at the kirkland aquatic club in albuquerque and then we swam against each other in high school. Steve was a great guy and will be missed dearly. I dont know if Steves mom will read this or if she even remembers me, but if she needs anything i hope she will contact me.
matt garcia mgarcia768@aol.com
Stephen M. Kowalczyk
Authored by: anonymous on Thursday, March 22 2007 @ 04:12 PM EDT
I graduated with Steve from Highland High School in 1993. Those of us who knew him even from back then remember his smile and his friendly demeanor. Although I haven't seen him since graduation, my memories of him are fond and I know that this is a great loss to his family, friends and the HHS Class of 1993. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. We will always remember!
Stephen M. Kowalczyk
Authored by: anonymous on Saturday, March 24 2007 @ 01:11 AM EDT
I got to know Stephen while I was with the 3rd Brigade at Ft. Hood.I have never known a more centered individual.He was quite and didnt speak much and rode his bike all over post.I am a better person for getting to know Stephen and my prayers are with his family and my other friends still in harms way at this time.Mike Sumrall
Stephen M. Kowalczyk
Authored by: anonymous on Thursday, March 20 2008 @ 08:28 PM EDT
kowalczyk,
it's redmond. i just wanted you to know that we're thinkin about you. you might not remember, but there was a time when i made you laugh your butt off, it was one of the highlights of my life. you're always so quiet, and to hear you go off like that was great. you will never be forgotten. i promise.

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