Tributes

This Memorial Page Established by-Nicole Brooks
In Honor Of SSG Paul Faris Brooks
Paul Faris Brooks, 34, lost his life in the service of his country, May 21, 2009, in Baghdad, Iraq.
Paul was born Oct. 10, 1974, in Detroit, Mich. His parents are Paul David and Barbara Ann
(Bobbitt) Brooks. He married Nicole Dyan Brooks on Dec. 8, 2001. Paul's passions were his
family, fishing and road trips. An 11-year veteran of the National Guard and Reserves, Paul
was deployed to Baghdad on May 5, 2009. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star
and was promoted to Staff Sergeant. Paul had received numerous other military awards and
honors. Paul was preceded in death by grandparents, Hugh and Gertrude Brooks; and
grandfathers, Tilbern Bobbitt and Virgil Cox. He is survived by his parents; his wife; children,
Logan, Aidan, Samara, and Denver. Sisters, Angela Winn and Christy Brooks; brother, David
Brooks; and a grandmother, Georgia Cox.


He was an Army combat medic. He was on his second deployment and had only been 'boots
on ground' for a few days in Iraq when he was killed by a suicide bomber while on his first
mission. He is loved and missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing this amazing man.
His legacy lives on through his children.

July 4, 2010
Barbara Brooks
Dear Son

I miss you more each day but know that you are close to us and will always be our special
guardian angel I just wish there was a chance for one more hug one more smile and one
more I love you Mom

Memorial Day
May 31, 2010
Desiree Breidenstein
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Paul, miss you and your smile.

April 04, 2010
Pat Rowe Kerr
Nicole - am missing you and the kiddos - think about Paul very often - he was just one fun
great guy and committed to you and the children, and to the mission.  

Hope your Easter went well.   Give me a buzz.  I have to drive down to Mt. Vernon this week.   
Maybe we can link up first.  Hugs and kisses - love, Pat Rowe and John Kerr

March 06, 2010
natasha hoaeae
Wanted to pay respects to the amazing man we've all heard so many stories about.
Staff Sgt. Paul F. Brooks
United States Army
KIA 21 May 2009, Iraq
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34, of Joplin, Mo.; assigned to the 935th Aviation Support Battalion, Springfield, Mo.; died May 21
near Baghdad of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device. Also killed were Maj.
Jason E. George and 1st Lt. Leevi K. Barnard.