Tributes Memorial Page Established By- Friends And Family Of Cpl Kory D. Wiens and Sgt. Cooper In Honor Of Cpl Kory D. Wiens and Sgt. Cooper Cpl. Kory Wiens September 6, 1986 to July 6, 2007 MWD Beloved Son & Canine Companion Sgt. Cooper Wiens, Yellow Lab 94th Mine Dog Detachment, 5th Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Both Kory and Cooper made the ultimate sacrifice Friday 6 July 2007 in a combat mission IED attack. They were assigned to Camp Victory. Kory was able to teach all commands, including obedience to Cooper. "I got to teach him all the things he knows, today." "Seeing him out there working is very rewarding. It's amazing to see how far he's come." Are all things Kory has said. Cooper literally became his "son" and introduced him as his "son." Kory even commented on how seeing Cooper grow was just like watching a kid grow up. "Its a lot of fun having him in Iraq." "There is never a dull moment with him." Kory has said in regards of having his son and K-9 partner with him. Growing up Kory was the gift from Heaven. We all know we should be Christ-like, but are we? I sure know Kory did a better job of it than me! Never a bad thing he said, never acted out, always a smile on his face, very funny, helpful, nice, noble, respectful. He was, and is, a great guy that I will always miss having around. There is a story about how one time Kory and his friends were goofing around and Kory grabbed the cheetos then jumped in a cat bed and curled up. He then would meow and eat his Cheetos. Needless to say, very funny. I remember Kory and my brother and another friend of theirs would torment me with spiders. I was scared of spiders so they took it upon themselves to make me go insane. First they would put just fake rubber spiders around. After a few weeks after I stopped freaking out they moved to those icky fake spiders with ooze. Needless to say, I went all scared all over again. By the time I adjusted to that, they decided to get "pet spiders" and put them in the tub or on a window." I got so tired of it, I went to Kory and told him I really didn't like it and it would be nice if they would stop (hey they didn't listen to me and my mom). Well Kory, being the kind and considerate and thoughtful man he is, decided to stand up for me in such a clever way that no one knew I asked Kory to stop it. Yeah no more spider spooks. Kory had always wanted to know what he wanted to do, he wanted to be a Law Enforcement Officer, K-9 Unit. I recall one day when all of us were playing video games Kory announced he was going to join the ARMY. I asked him why he would do that. "Because I want more experience for my law enforcement career," he replied. "Ok, but keep your mouth shut, do as told and don't volunteer," I replied. He laughed and said ok. It took me a long time to accept his death, I refused to believe it. Just a mere two weeks of his death I was in for a routine check up and my doctor made some comment about the war in Iraq. I snapped at him pretty good and was put on depression medication and put in counceling. I refused to tell him why, but I eventually did. Now that I have accepted his death, I stopped and thought "what would Kory do if I died in the war?" Well Kory, the kind and loving person he is, would of showed support somehow. I now send letters and care packages to the troops and attach a small note saying its in loving memory of Kory. I also pray for the troops now too. May Kory and Cooper Rest In Peace. We will never forget both of you, and we love you. November 03, 2009 SSG LARUE, JEAN-PAUL HEY KORY AND COOPER, It has been a while since i last spoke to the two of you, I hope and pray that you are doing well running around up there chasing all the tennis balls you can Coop, Kory keep strong for we are doing well down here and know that we have a great dog and dog handler keeping watch over us. We all miss you still. Your brother in arms SSG LARUE, JEAN-PAUL HHC 1-3 BSTB FORT STEWART,GA |
| Cpl. Kory D. Wiens Canine Companion Sgt. Cooper Wiens United States Army KIA 06 July 2007 |
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