K9 Goro – MWD

Died 2/4/16

MWD GORO N363, 05 May 2007 – 04 February 2016. GORO was assigned on active duty to the 902d Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. While at the 902 SFS, GORO deployed numerous times in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. In October 2013, GORO was deemed unfit for duty and was retired to the 902d Security Forces Manager, CMSgt Brian Martin. GORO lived a very happy life in retirement with his new family. He loved to exercise with his loving “mother” Cindy and went on many adventures with his “boy” Kolton. GORO loved to go for rides, play football with Kolton in the back yard and camping with his family. Even though GORO was retired, he maintained his high drive and watched over his new family to ensure they were safe at all times. Recently, GORO was diagnosed with in-operable cancer in his spinal cord. After consultations with his primary veterinarian and a neurology veterinarian specialist it was their recommendation to put GORO to rest. On 04 February 2016 at 8:55 pm in his home surrounded by his family, GORO crossed over peacefully. It was the hardest decision the family has ever made. GORO showed his family an unconditional love and a bond that will never be broken. Rest in Peace GORO. You served your country with honor and will be truly missed by your handlers, trainers, kennel masters and especially your family.

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Submitted By Jim Cortina

James A. Cortina has been involved with police dogs since 1972 and currently on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Jim has been appointed as Treasurer since its inception in 1991. Jim is one of the charter members of the C.P.W.D.A. organization. Since 1975 he has been a certified professional dog trainer and received his Master Trainer Certification in 1985. During his career he has provided armed K-9 strike crowd control for security agencies in Connecticut and out of state security companies. In conjunction with other members of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Board of Directors, he helped to draft Connecticut Statute 53-247(e) "Intentional Injury or Killing of Police K-9" which was passed by the Senate in 1993 and also assisted in implementing the prestigious Daniel Wasson Memorial K-9 Award in 1992. In 1993 he helped coordinate the North American Police Work Dog Association Nationals in New London, Connecticut. He was appointed Training Director for the New London County Work Dog Association from 1985-1987. He performed decoy work for Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. in police K-9 demonstrations, trained several local police department canines, and coordinated training workshops for out-of-state police departments. He participated in the United States Police K-9 Association Trials in Croton on Hudson, New York in 1985 as a decoy. He is an avid photographer and received photography awards in 1989, 1990, and 1991 and currently takes photographs for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc.
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