K9 Memorials

Died – 7/29/22 Handler – Corporal Misty Puckett Former K-9 officer to be honored in Horry County The Horry County Sheriff’s Office will honor one of its beloved former officers with an escort beginning at 11:30 a.m. on July 29. Former K-9 Officer Kane, who served for eight years in narcotics detection for the HCSO and retired in December 2021, …

Died – 7/29/22 Handler – Officer Collins New Bern Police say goodbye to second K9 in one month The New Bern Police Department announced the passing of a retired K9 today. K9 Reno passed away on Friday, July 29th. He was two months into his retirement.Reno joined the New Bern Police Department in January 2015. Throughout his career, he was …

Died 7/28/22 Handler – Lieutenant Joe Clawson Retired Anne Arundel County fire department K-9 dies A retired K-9 dog that served Anne Arundel County for about five years has died, reported Anne Arundel County Fire Department. Kinder, an Accelerant Detection K-9, died July 28, at age 14. The K-9 assisted fire/explosives investigators and police detectives on many investigations, not just …

Handler – Sgt. Greg Pilkerton Anne Arundel Co. Police mourns death of ‘devoted’ retired K-9 The Anne Arundel County Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved, hard-working K-9 officers. Retired k-9 officer Soren, who was a member of the department for seven years, died, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Soren retired from the …

Died 7/26/22 Handler – Trooper Stucenski K9 Frankie is First Massachusetts State Police Canine Shot and Killed in the Line of Duty A Massachusetts State Police K9 was shot in the line of duty during a mission with the STOP Team out of the Framingham barracks, announced Mass State Police. K9 Frankie was rushed to Wachusett Animal Hospital, where he …

Died – 7/26/22 Handler – Deputy James Craigmyle Greene County deputies, family and friends gathered to honor the life of beloved Greene County K-9 Lor as Lor was laid to rest Friday. A Facebook post from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office said the service took place at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens in Springfield. Lor retired in 2019. After his retirement, Lor …

Died – 7/25/22 Handler – Lt. Terry Dameron ‘End of Watch’: Franklin Co. to honor 15-year-old K-9’s service with motorcade After protecting and serving the southwest Virginia community for a number of years, it’s almost time for retired K-9 Rex to “cross the Rainbow Bridge,” according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say 15-year-old Rex is experiencing mobility issues …

Died – 7/24/22 Handler – Capt. Cherise Caradine UWPD mourns death of “#1 Dog in the State” K9 Casey The UW-Madison Police Department bid farewell to one of their own.K9 officer Casey, who was with the department for over a decade, died Sunday, officials announced. Casey had spent the last five years in retirement with Capt. Cherise Caradine and her …

Died 7/23/22 Handler – Officer Justin James ‘Reggie,’ Auburn K-9, dies “Reggie,” a K-9 officer with the Auburn Police Department, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Police Chief Cory Heffelfinger confirmed. Reggie, a 7-year-old German shepherd, was partnered with officer Justin James and served the department for six years.Reggie was a full utility dog, receiving training in narcotics detection, building clearing, …

Died – 7/23/22 Handler – Sgt. Deblecourt Kalamazoo Police say goodbye to K-9 Jax The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is mourning the loss of its beloved K-9 Jax. KDPS announced Saturday that K-9 Jax passed away after spending nine years with the force and his handler, retired Sgt. Deblecourt. During his tenure, K-9 Jax helped apprehend more than 200 …