Name: Army Staff Sgt. Stevon A. Booker Age: 34 From: Apollo, Pa. Assigned to A Company, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, Fort Stewart, Ga. Incident: Army Staff Sgt. Stevon A. Booker was killed in action during a raid into Baghdad, Iraq. Died:
April
05, 2003
Army Staff Sgt. Stevon Booker was a veteran of the 1991 Gulf War and thought he had learned some valuable lessons.
In December, Booker said in an interview with the Associated Press near the Kuwait-Iraq border: I teach my guys what I learned from the first Gulf War. One guy doesnt win a war. You have to have confidence in your equipment. The M1A1 is the best tank on the battlefield. It can destroy anything the Iraqis throw at us.
Booker was killed by enemy fire April 5 during a raid into Baghdad.
Booker, 34, of Apollo, Pa., joined the Army after graduating from Apollo-Ridge High School in 1988. He was born in Detroit, then moved with his family to the mining town of Redtown, Pa., and then to Apollo. His mother, Freddie Jackson of Apollo,...
Prayers & Condolences For: Stevon A Booker BY Anonymous on Dec 23, 2011
I knew SSG Booker as SGT Booker in Schweinfurt, Germany where I had the honor of being his company commander 1992-1993. SGT Booker's thoughts were always worthy of consideration. I remember reading his mind when he was assigned as the gunner to one of my platoon leaders. He was not happy but acceptpetd it professionally and took it good naturedly. At the next Tank Table VIII, crew qualification, the two of them scored a perfect 1000 pounts... a formidable task. Everyone knows the gunner does the lion's share of the work. SGT Booker was pleased with the accomplishment but never boasted nor bragged. He was a fine NCO and person. I will cherish my memories of him forever.Glasgow
Prayers & Condolences For: Stevon A Booker BY John on Apr 09, 2008
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.