Holloman community mourns death of Airman

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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) --  People here are mourning the death of Staff Sgt. David Booher, who was killed during a visit to Cuidad Juarez, Mexico, Nov. 4.

"Members of Team Holloman are saddened by the loss of one our own," said Col. Jeff Harrigian, 49th Fighter Wing commander. "Kathy and I want to extend our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. They should know we are grateful for his service to the Air Force, his country and Team Holloman. He will be missed."

Sergeant Booher was an aerospace medical services craftsman assigned to the 49th Medical Operation Squadron where he served in the Ambulance Response Element, providing 911 emergency response and in-flight emergency coverage to Holloman Air Force Base.

A memorial service is scheduled for next week at Holloman, however, no further details are available at this time.

The incident remains under investigation by the Mexican state police. The U. S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations is assisting as needed.