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Members of the Massachusetts State Police are mourning the loss of one of their longtime K-9s named Chico. Police said the beloved German Shepherd partner of Massachusetts State Trooper Rob Gallant died suddenly last Friday at the age of 10 years, 9 months. You may have seen Chico at Boston’s Logan International Airport as part of the Canine Explosives Detection Unit. Police said Chico had a wonderful personality and a youthful face, exuberance for life and a sparkle in his eyes that never failed to get the attention of Logan travelers, who would often ask if he was a puppy even when some gray fur on his muzzle would indicate otherwise. “Along with his bright personality, Chico clearly had a great nose — all the makings of the perfect explosives detection canine that has to be comfortable around the public and in possession of a strong natural play drive since the serious work of seeking out explosives is not unlike a continuous game for the hard-working and devoted canines,” police wrote. Gallant and Chico also worked together at large-scale events such as the annual 4th of July celebrations on the Esplanade, the Boston Marathon, and countless New England Patriots games at Gillette Stadium.”While the term ‘good boy’ is often used to describe our canine companions, working and otherwise, Chico was the epitome of a ‘good boy’ and his presence will be terribly missed by Trooper Gallant, the entire Gallant family, the Massachusetts State Police family, and the K9 Law Enforcement community,” police said.”Free time now Chico, for always. You have earned it, good boy.”
