K9 Memorials

Died – 12/4/22 Handler – Michael Vitale Firefighters, canine teams say final goodbye to K9 Irie Family, firefighters and canine teams said their final goodbye Sunday afternoon in Johnsburg before Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire District Canine Irie was put down following a sudden medical diagnosis. “It’s with great sadness that we have to announce the early medical retirement of our Search and …

Died 12/4/22 Handler – OFF. Frank A. Femino Tyson, a BPD K-9, has passed away suddenly at the age of 6 years old The Boston Police Department regrets to announce the sudden passing of active-duty BPD K-9 Tyson. Tyson was only six years old at the time of his passing and had served the City of Boston for five years …

Died – 12/3/22 Handler – Deputy Rollins Davis Blakely Police says goodbye to K9 officer The Blakely Police Department was saddened to announce on Saturday the loss of not only a k9-unit but a friend. According to a release from the Blakely Police Department, Mocha, a revered member of the community, was put down on Saturday after her health took …

Handler – Officer Bernadette Warren K9 Sheriff Indy dies at age 5 The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office is in mourning after the death of Sheriff K9 Indy earlier this month. The Sheriff’s Office says Indy died peacefully with her handler, Sheriff’s Officer Bernadette Warren, by her side. Indy died after a brief fight with cancer. She was only five. Although …

A police sniffer dog in Shoranur police sub-division named Rani passed away on Friday.The eight-year-old dog had served the police force since 2016. Apart from the usual investigation duties, Rani had been deployed for VIP security at several places, including Guruvayur.

Handler – Sgt. Erik Roedel Bloodhound set to retire dies from cancer The Cook County Sheriff’s Department is remembering a special dog who helped save lives and whose name had a special meaning.The bloodhound’s name was in memory of Kelli Joy O’Laughlin. The K9’s career included taking part in more than 1,000 searches.Her first mission was for a suicidal man …

Died 12/1/22 Handler – Trooper Kevin P. Connors Rest in Peace, “Lynde,” New York State Police K9 It is with deep regret that the New York State Police announces the death of K9 Lynde (retired).K9 “Lynde” passed away on December 1, 2022, at the age of 11. K9 Lynde began training with her handler, Trooper Kevin P. Conners, Troop D …

Died 12/7/22 South Coffeyville Police K-9 to be laid to rest One of South Coffeyville Police Department (SCPD)’s K9 will be laid to rest, according to SCPD. An officer with SCPD said K9 Taz has underlying medical conditions that can not be treated and will be laid to rest on Dec. 7, 2022.Taz was born on Jan. 19, 2015 and …

Handler – Specialist Michael Harper Cincinnati police mourn loss of K-9 officer Cincinnati police are mourning the loss of a K-9 officer who recently died due to medical complications. Cairo has been with the police force since 2014 patrolling the streets with his handler Police Specialist Michael Harper.The dog was trained for patrol, SWAT, tracking, and drug detection.“We ask that …

Retired Lenexa K9 named Wrecker passes away A retired Lenexa Police Department K9 has passed away, the police department says. According to a post on Twitter, Wrecker was born in the Netherlands in 2009 and subsequently joined the Lenexa Police Department in 2012.Like all of the police department’s other K9s, Wrecker was trained in narcotics detection and criminal apprehension. After …