K9 Remy – Lakeland, Florida

Died 11/28/17
Handler – Officer Back

Polk County officers honor K9, diagnosed with cancer, one last time

When Lakeland police found out he was diagnosed with cancer, they were heartbroken. Remy’s family made the decision for him to no longer suffer, and his K9 family wanted to honor him one more time. He wasn’t alone when he headed to the clinic this week. Members of his K9 family from Lakeland, Winter Haven and Lake Wales police departments came to say their goodbyes and thank him for his service hey walked alongside him and his partner, Officer Back, as they headed into the veterinarian’s office on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Lakeland police shared video of the solidarity, but also of the agency’s memories and adventures with Remy. They showed him competing in tournaments, candid moments in the office, and recalled over 60 of his apprehensions. Remy lived to age 11 and “lived life to the fullest and loved coming to work everyday,” police said. He retired in 2016. Edgewood Animal Clinic waived all medical fees accrued during Remy’s diagnosis.

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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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