K9 Memorials

Knox County Sheriff’s Office mourning loss of K-9 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office announced they were mourning the loss of one of its K-9s.They said K-9 Roky and his handler Rusty spent seven years together serving the community.“During this time Rusty had major surgery, which would have retired many officers, but he was determined to finish what he and Roky …

Handler – Officer Trey Kerwin Retired Lexington police K-9 passes away A retired police dog for the Lexington Police Department died last week, according to the police department.K-9 Nufo died after complications from a medical disorder.He retired in July 2023 and was living with his partner Officer Trey Kerwin.The pair had worked together for the Lexington Police Department since 2018.The …

Police bid emotional farewell to canine Reeta The police paid an emotional farewell to Reeta, a dog, that passed away here. The dog which belonged to the Kalaburagi District Police Dog Squad was a crucial part of several operations and criminal investigation.Superintendent of Police Adduru Srinivasalu paid his last respects to the most trusted canine and expressed that Reeta’s passing …

Handler – Sgt. Greg Jennings Former Knox County K-9 Edo passes away The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a former K9 officer.K9 Edo served the people of Knox County from April of 2015 to late 2018, with his handler Sgt. Greg Jennings, the sheriff’s office said.During that time K9 Edo specialized in narcotics detection, as well …

Died 12/24/24 Handler – Officer Sean Young Edina Police announce the death of retired K-9 The Edina Police Department announced the death of a retired K-9 this week. The department said that 11-year-old Blitz peacefully passed away on Tuesday due to advanced cancer. Blitz retired on Dec. 31, 2023, after eight years with the department and over 650 calls for …

Handler – Sergeant John Fowler Seneca County Sheriff’s Office mourns the passing of retired K-9 Ben The Seneca County Sheriff’s office reports the passing of retired K-9 Ben. K-9 Ben retired from police service in September of 2024 after serving this community with distinction for many years with his handler, retired Sergeant John Fowler. We sincerely appreciate K-9 Ben’s dedication …

Handler – Officer Shawn Davis The Town of McCandless Police Department is mourning the death of K-9 officer Siraly.Siraly died over the weekend after battling a serious health condition over the past few months that worsened late last week, police said.Siraly’s handler, Officer Shawn Davis, was by his side at the end.“Siraly was loyal, fierce and a great protector, especially …

Handler – Corporal Phil Brower Beloved K9, Monte, Mourned By Handler, Police Department Monte, a Montgomery County police dog since May 2018, died suddenly.He was an eight-and-a-half-year-old Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix who came to the department from Slovakia and was paired with Corporal Phil Brower. Brower named Monte in honor of his late grandfather.Brower and Monte worked for six years, …

Died 12/23/24 Handler – Officer Alan Ware South Carolina K-9 Officer Killed South Carolina sheriff emotionally announced the death of one of the department’s K-9 officers on Monday morning (December 23, 2024) – criticizing the “catch and release” system of so-called “justice” responsible for putting the juvenile triggerman back on the streets.Bumi – a Belgian Malinois who had been with …

Died 12/22/24 Handler – Sgt. Conley Jumper Jr A former K-9 officer with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office died over the weekend.On Sunday, K-9 Tango, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois died due to a tumor near his heart, the sheriff’s office said.Tango joined the sheriff’s office in February 2018, and was deployed 332 times. The sheriff’s office said the dog helped …