K9 Memorials

Died – 12/21/22 Handler – Officer Donna Anthieny Blue farewell for K9 Bravo Turlock Police K9 Bravo, who was instrumental in hundreds of apprehensions, searches and spreading some goodwill, died unexpectedly Wednesday, the Turlock Police Department reported. “K9 Bravo passed away unexpectedly while at home with his family. It was determined Bravo had suffered an acute medical emergency,” the Turlock …

Handler – Officer John Kujawa The Buffalo Police Department announced Monday the passing of retired K-9, Destro.Destro was born on Sept. 27, 2011, and officially began his work with the department on Sept. 21, 2012.Destro and his K-9 handler John Kujawa retired together on June 22, 2019.

Died 12/19/22 Handler – Deputy Fisher Chisago County K9 Officer Dies in House Fire The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office says one of their deputies lost everything – including his K9 partner and two other dogs – in a fire Monday afternoon. According to its Twitter page, the department says crews were called to the fire in rural Nessel Township. When …

Died – 12/16/22 K9 rescue dog succumbs to fatigue after 2 days of 24-hour snooping for buried landslide victims An English Springer Spaniel named Blake collapsed from exhaustion after working for two consecutive days, snooping for buried landslide victims near Genting Highlands on Dec. 16. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Norazam Khamis said Blake fell over from fatigue …

Died 12/14/22 Handler – Officer Sean Hanse Sandy Springs Police Department remembers beloved K-9 Igor The Sandy Springs Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own after retired K-9 Igor died Dec. 14. K-9 Igor was a 11.5-year-old Belgian Malinois and served the city of Sandy Springs as a Dual-Purpose police service dog for 10 years. Igor …

Died – 12/13/22 Hartsville Police officers mourn loss of retired K9 Hartsville Police Department officers are mourning the loss of one of their retired K9s.Retired K9 Edar passed away Tuesday, the department announced.K9 Edar retired several years ago, according to HPD, and spent his retirement living “a life of luxury and relaxation with his handler,” including Edar was still very …

Handler – Officer Bangs A recently retired K9 with the Coeur d’Alene Police Department has passed away, according to CDA PD.CDA PD announced the passing of Halo on Tuesday. Halo started working at CDA PD in February 2016, working with two different officers. Halo was deployed 1,265 times in his career, helping officers and law enforcement across Kootenai County. He …

Died – 12/13/22 Handler – Detective John Montgomery Retired EPD K9 passes away after battle with health issues A former K9 Officer with the Evansville Police Department passed away on Tuesday. The announcement, shared by the Southern Indiana Police Canine Association Inc., says that retired EPD K9 Willy passed away on Tuesday afternoon after a battle with healt issues. According …

Handler – Chief Cawthon Czar the K-9 has died A retired and much-beloved K-9 has passed away. The Amherst Police Department announced Monday their retired K-9 named Czar died at 13 years old.Czar was reportedly enjoying retirement with partner Chief Cawthon. “Rest in peace, Czar, you will be missed by your Cawthon and APD family,” the department said in a …

Died – 12/12/22 Handler – Officer Mike Sitzman Former Sioux City Police K9 dies The Sioux City Police Department has announced one of their retired K9′s has died. According to the SCPD’s Facebook page, Zeus died on Dec. 12, 2022. He was 11 years old.The SCPD welcomed Zeus to the department in April 2012 and he began his training as …