Army Cpl. Kory Wiens and SSB K9 Cooper were killed in action July 6,
2007 by a roadside bomb while serving their country in Iraq. The two
have the unfortunate distinction of being the first dog team killed
during this war.

Cpl Kory Wiens was from Dallas Oregon, but was based out of Ft Lewis
Washington and was assigned to the canine unit. I have been told that
the two were inseparable and the family has decided to bury the dog team
together during the military ceremony.

Today I was contacted the group coordinating the funeral services.
Surviving family are inquiring if it would be possible to have canine
teams from around the north west attend the services in support of Cpl
Wines, SSD K9 Cooper and our military.

I in turn, am requesting your assistance by sending any available canine
teams to attend the service.

The Funeral will be held in Dallas Oregon on Wednesday, July 18th 2007.
Services will be starting at 10:00 am.

Currently the preparations for the service are moving quickly but I felt
that we could meet as a group at the Dallas (Oregon) Police Department
at 9:00 am on the day of the services.

Thank you for your assistance and if you have any additional questions,
please feel free to contact me.

Bruce Kelley

President

Oregon Police Canine Association

971 253-9786