Obituary

A respected SJAB officer, Mr. Stephen Khit Joong Khee, O.St.J. , former Area 3 Commissioner and NHQ Staff Officer (Grade I), passed away on 22 December 2007. He was 74.

Perhaps what my fellow officer wrote about him sums up pretty well:

"Mr Stephen Khit, as far as I remember, was a very nice man. Despite having stroke, he continued to work. The last time I saw him, was probably when he was manning the St John Supplies Shop at HQ.."

I first got to know him in 1998 when I was in Secondary 2. Back then it was because of buying uniform accessories for my Corps. He always had his breadth of experiences to share with all of us from his experience in the British Army and after that, the SAF. Needless to say we had many things to talk about and he kind of inspired me to continue on as an officer after graduation.

I just returned from bidding my last farewell to him. His wife recounted fondly his association and passion for SJAB, and the many wreaths from SJAB members spoke volumes.

Here is a great officer whom many look up to, and his loss is a great loss to all within the Organisation.

Goodbye, Sir, and rest in peace.