Stephen George Kaminski II, 65, Atlanta, GA died Friday, December 30, 2016 after fighting a battle with cancer.
Funeral services were January 7 at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hapeville, Ga. Burial followed with military honors at the College Park Cemetery.
Steve was born October 4, 1951 and was a descendent of Stephen George Kaminski and Philomena Kaminski in Biloxi. He attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, Fla. with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, and a Masters in Aviation Management from Delta State University.
He was an airline pilot for over 40 years, including 25 years as Captain. During this period, he flew numerous military charter flights using REACH call sign during Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Iraqi Freedom. Steve was well known around the world, establishing friendships everywhere he went. He always placed the best interest of others before himself. Drinks are being shared from continent to continent while memories and laughs are being told in his honor.
Steve and Denise have strong ties with two organizations they held dear to their heart, St Jude Children's Research Foundation and the Mississippi State Guard. Steve achieved the rank of Colonel and was personally selected to serve as the Deputy Commander of the organization, which involved assisting in Emergency Preparation for the state of Mississippi.
Steve will be missed by all those who knew him. He has changed the lives and inspired many. His memory will live on in the lives and the work of those he influenced. Please keep his family in friends and your thoughts and prayers.
