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Birkenhead family mourn loss of son Steven Boote in Afghanistan
Nov 11 2009 by Kevin Core, Birkenhead News
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Friends from Woodchurch High School were among those contributing to a page on the social networking site Facebook who paid tribute.
The UK military has blamed a “rogue” Afghan policeman for the shooting.
Steven’s commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Debbie Poneskis, said: “He was a strong character with a good sense of humour.
“It was a pleasure to promote him to full Corporal at the end of an exercise earlier this year and the smile on his face will be my enduring image of him.”
Mayor of Wirral, councillor Andrew Hodson, said: “On behalf of the people of Wirral, I’d like to say we are extremely proud of him and our thoughts and prayers are with his family, partner and friends.”
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