11/5/2009 - HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) -- An Airman with the 49th Fighter Squadron here died in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico on Nov. 4.
Base officials here identified the Airman as Staff Sgt. David Booher.
The incident is currently under investigation by the Mexican State Police.
Comments
2/8/2010 8:52:49 AM ET I heard about this when I visited my brother. He is a head of training for the base honor guard and said he has been working on it. I hope all is well with the family
West, Shaw AFB
11/9/2009 1:16:59 PM ET It is not that unusual for Americans to still travel to Cuidad Juarez. We must be careful about saying this was caused by the drug cartels or saying something is suspicious. Let's get the details first before jumping to conclusions. There are many ways to die in a foreign country. My sympathies to the family of our fallen brother.
Dan, Edwards AFB
11/6/2009 5:06:24 PM ET Although we do not know all the details about what happened to SSgt Booher while in Mexico, please be respectful in the comments you make.
Jessica, Arizona
11/6/2009 2:07:58 PM ET Many people believe they can travel freely without worry. Unfortunately, one lost his life finding the world is not the nice place we believe it to be ... another lost soul, another family in pain.
Alicia Harris MSgt USAF Ret, Robins AFB Georgia
11/6/2009 11:13:05 AM ET I hate to hear that. My sympathies to the family and the unit. Just a warning to anyone travelling to Mexico in that area. There is a big time drug war going on down there and its highly dangerous to be there. RIP to the fallen comrade.
chris, edwards afb
11/6/2009 9:51:19 AM ET Why are these guys in this area to begin with? I believe this area is off limits to GI's and has a history of cartel problems. Why on earth would they choose to go there? Something is suspicious....
Mark, Mass
11/5/2009 9:07:27 PM ET SSgt Booher was a good kid and a fine medic. You will be missed. RIP brother.
MSgt Mike Carnevale Retired, Colorado Springs CO
11/5/2009 10:25:42 AM ET Sorry to hear about his loss to his family and the Air Force.
