Karen Shirk , a 2008 CNN Hero , finds service dogs for people in need . Jake Murphy . She had a dog ready for disabled war veteran Derek McConnell , but he died in March . Score: 6 Unbeknownst to Shirk , the two veterans knew each other and served together .
Karen Shirk , a 2008 CNN Hero , finds service dogs for people in need . She had a dog ready for disabled war veteran Derek McConnell , but he died in March . Score: 6 Unbeknownst to Shirk , the two veterans knew each other and served together .