Eastern Ky. Soldier Killed In Iraq

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Posted: 4:28 PM Aug 29, 2008
Last Updated: 5:29 PM Aug 29, 2008

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The Pentagon has announced that a Kentucky soldier has been killed in Iraq.

A statement says Sgt. David K. Cooper of Williamsburg died Wednesday in Baghdad from wounds suffered when his patrol came under small arms fire.

The 25-year-old was stationed out of Fort Hood, Texas.

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has ordered that flags at state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on the day of Cooper's funeral.

Croley Funeral Home in Williamsburg was handling arrangements, including a yet to be scheduled memorial service sometime next week. Jerry Croley, owner of the funeral home, said Cooper's body was being flown back from Iraq on Friday evening.

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Posted by: morgan Location: hyden on Sep 1, 2008 at 06:12 PM
that is sooo sad

Posted by: kd Location: Pike County on Sep 1, 2008 at 12:22 PM
My heart and prayers go out to his family.May you find comfort in God, he will see you through.

Posted by: Bonnie Location: Williamsburg on Aug 31, 2008 at 04:32 PM
My heart and prayers go out to Cooper's family and friends.

Posted by: ML Location: Floyd Co. on Aug 31, 2008 at 02:09 PM
My heart goes out to the family and friends of this young man. He was doing what he believed in. I pray that his family and friends will find comfort in knowing that he is in the Lords army now. I'm sorry, but I feel it is another unjustified death by Bush.

Posted by: KyRose Location: Pikeville, Ky. on Aug 30, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Bless this young soldier & his family, my heart goes out to them.

Posted by: Melissa & Troy Location: Paintsville, Kentucky on Aug 30, 2008 at 09:19 PM
Our hearts and Prayers go out to this family.

Posted by: Keith Location: Corbin on Aug 30, 2008 at 06:06 PM
Sgt. Cooper, Thank You for paying the ultimate price for our great country. May God bless your family in this hard time. With all of our deepest sympathy.

Posted by: srose Location: alexandria ky on Aug 29, 2008 at 09:20 PM
my heart goes out to this family.

Posted by: Heather Location: Williamsburg, KY on Aug 29, 2008 at 05:57 PM
God Bless this family.

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