On 7-6-2007, Cpl Kory D. Wiens, 20 years old, and his K9 Partner, Cooper, were killed by an IED while on patrol in Muhammad Sath, Iraq. They served with the 94th Mine Dog Detachment. They were reportedly the first military working dog team killed together since the initiation of the Afgan and Iraq wars.
They were laid to rest, at the request of Cpl Wiens family, together, 7-18-2007, in Cpl Wiens home town of Dallas, Oregon.
Rest In Peace My Brothers.
R.L. Ott CW3, US Army (Retired)
Military Working Dog Prince 347E (Deceased)