In August 2011, Shanette Booker’s world changed after the loss of her husband, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andre Booker. He died at home. “I never thought I would become a widow at the age of 30, and never did I think for one moment that I would not be able to grow old with my husband,” she said.
Retreat helps women heal, honors fallen
Annual event attracts women from all over the country
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