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Ehtesham Raja Obituary
Ehtesham Raja loved to party and loved his $70,000 BMW 740iL. He was a Muslim from Lahore, Pakistan, and worked for TCG Software in Bloomfield, N.J. Like many Muslims from India and Pakistan, Mr. Raja, 28, loved Hindi music. He sang it in the shower, and was also crazy about the Hindi movie star Amitabh Bachan.
His best friend in the United States was Maneesh Sagar, a Hindu from India. Mr. Raja talked about how some friends from Pakistan had become fundamentalists. "He hated how fundamentalism rears its ugly head," Mr. Sagar said. "To all of us, religion is more a spiritual and personal thing than dogma."
Recently, said Mr. Sagar, Mr. Raja was thinking of giving up partying and marrying his girlfriend, Christine Lamprecht, an American.
On the weekend before he was to attend a conference at the World Trade Center, he and Mr. Sagar went partying. They talked about their dreams, and at 5 a.m. ended up at an Indian restaurant for tea and tikkas, skewered lamb. "It was a guy's night out," Mr. Sagar said. And that's how he would always remember his friend.
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SJ Friscia III
March 14, 2021
In memory
With Honor & Respect.
amritpal
January 30, 2021
we were together all the time in columbia. he had a very unique and generous personality. he will always be remembered. regards to all.
Asmat Aftab
November 21, 2018
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November 21, 2018
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YThose we have held in our arms for a short while we hold in our hearts forever.
Nabeel Jafri
October 16, 2018
I saw your name at the 9/11 Memorial as I was about to take the ferry to Ellis Island while visiting New York few weeks ago. I took a photo from my phone. That night when I was back in hotel, I did some research and was really touched by your story. Not only we both grew up in Lahore but there is something common between us that I cant figure out. Maybe it is the profession or chasing the dream or maybe something else. REST IN PEACE!
Jamshaid Rai
February 22, 2014
Ehtesham Raja,
You will be always missed. You will always be close to out hearts.
Asmat Fatima
February 21, 2014
In the loving memory of Ehtesham U Raja
. You will always live in our hearts .
Asmat Fatima
February 21, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you ... You will always live in our hearts and prayers....Ehtesham we all miss you .
Asmat Fatima
February 21, 2014
Dear Allah shine your light on my beautiful son .. EHTESHAM U.RAJA and .. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE . ..Allah bless his family & loving friends ...May Allah & his angels greet him at the gates of Heaven & grant him the highest place in Jannat . Ameen
Joan
September 11, 2012
At a ceremony marking the first anniversary of 9/11, I was privileged to carry the flag in memory of Ehtesham Raja. I have honored him every year since. As I spend the day repeating the stories related by friends and families of Ehtesham and remind others that violence does not discriminate based on differences in religion, country of origin, ethnicity, or a person's goodness, I ask that everyone remember a man who immigrated to the USA and embraced the American spirit, a man who lived life to the fullest, a man who endeared himself to family and friends through his personality, his repect for others, and his ethics. I wish I had had an opportunity to know him.
eunice larckson
April 6, 2007
i love every one in this site. fill free and contact me back
Kristine
March 5, 2007
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
February 7, 2007
In remembrance....
Syed Omar Hussain
June 24, 2005
I knew Raja for 12 years we spent in Aitchison College. His untimely loss is very unfortunate. May allah bless his soul. Regards to his family..
Patrick F. Sullivan, Sr.
September 11, 2002
Ehtesham and I were business associates, and we also developed a very personal sense of rapport. He was very dedicated to his work, following up quickly and thoroughly, and I know that the dedication he demonstrated was apparent in all things that he took on. We all miss him, but I know that his absence leaves a void in his mother’s heart that will never be filled. I extend my heart felt condolences to his mother, family, and friends.
Pranav Aggarwal
July 14, 2002
I am sure a guy like you was welcomed in heaven with open hands! I worked for Ethesyam in a start up in Connecticut - he was the best guy - encouraging everybody even in the worst hour! You will live on forever and ever and ever... Raja will rule from heaven now...
Khuram Sardar
June 22, 2002
GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER!!....
and everyone else who perished that unfortunate day --- I'm fairly sure that they are all up there smiling down upon us
I felt compelled to post this after reading your biography
Angie Campbell
May 10, 2002
May you rest in peace forever more.
March 27, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN..EHTESHAM U.RAJA AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE..PRAY..AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA ..NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF PAKISTAN...MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Ali Agha
March 11, 2002
My college years at Boston University were spent dashing back and forth from Boston to NYC on weekends only to go partying with Raja jee when he was an undergrad at Columbia...We explored New York City together...then LA.. then Vegas ..Hell even during High School at Aitchison we explored all ofr Lahore.
One time a famous movie star came to visit Aitchison she was beautiful... As we feasted our eyes suddenly Raja thanked me for being there to share that moment with him because he was of the view that any other person would be unable to understand the excitement that goes with seeing an attractive women. We being high school and than later college buddies had a strange bond and a level of understading very rare in people of such different backgrounds. Raja was a big Sangeeta Bijilani fan and Later Raveena Tandon....and from his days at Columbia i had to suffer through all his girl friends and later before making a decision to marry Katherine he had a lengthy discussion with me. Trying to recollect that discussion i realized, if anything, he was an embodiment of the true spirit of America... devoid of any racial inclinations...a true beliver in freedom of expression and militant proponent of a diverse and global world view. A master politician and a shrewd business mind...he would research his material to the minutest of detail and had an amazing ability to market his ideas and convince people.His was the death was a global citizen. A 22nd century mind struggling with 21st century problems.
Ali Agha March 2002
Paul Zoppi
March 8, 2002
God bless you Ehtesham. I know all of your friends and family will always treasure the wonderful memories we all have of you.
Rev.Stephen Butler
January 31, 2002
I've selected Mr. Raja's biography for use in a special memorial service this week.
Steven Steiner
January 22, 2002
You will be remembered by me for your cheerful smile despite all those B-School projects!
Teresa Jahn
December 15, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Ehtesham. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
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