K9 Memorials

Handler – Deputy Kelley Potter Montgomey Co. K9 Passes Away The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one special member of the force today, as Police Service Dog Sabre passed away due to non-duty-related medical complications. He was 7 years old.Sabre, a German Shepherd, was partnered with Deputy Kelley Potter since November 2017. The sheriff’s office said …

Died – 6/6/22 Handler – Sergeant Chris Dalton Retired BPD K9 Bronx dies The Bakersfield Police Department is mourning the loss of Bronx, another one of its retired K9s.K9 Bronx served with his handler, Sergeant Chris Dalton, from January 2010 until his retirement in January 2018.BPD posted on its Facebook page Monday that Bronx was surrounded by his loving family, …

Died – 6/6/22 Handler – Officer Jason Deacon Kenton County police mourn loss of retired K-9 officer Loki The Kenton County Police Department is saying farewell to their retired K-9 officer Loki. The department said Loki suffered a terminal medical emergency early Monday and the decision was made to humanely euthanize him. Loki began working with Officer Jason Deacon in …

Handler – officer Jason Caudle Carpentersville police saying goodbye to Blitz Each shift before work, Carpentersville police officer Jason Caudle would call out to his partner, Blitz, alerting him it was time to go to work.”He would get excited when I would ask ‘Do you want to go to work,'” Caudle said. “He would run downstairs and wait to go …

Died 6/6/22 Handler – Sgt. Andy Matuszewski Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department says goodbye to ‘Rex’ A memorial service was held Wednesday as the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department said goodbye to a K9 deputy who died of cancer. “Any failures that we had as a team were mine and mine alone, not his. But you know, he never got mad at …

Died 6/4/22 Handler – Officer First Class Ken Wright Norwich Police K9 Ozzy Dies In Arms Of Partner, Officer Ken Wright A police K9 is not just a dog but a law enforcement officer, and very often, a hero. And for its police officer handler, a member of the family. So when a K9 passes, it’s devastating for the officer, …

Died 6/4/22 Handler – Officer Travis Groves Retired Zanesville K-9 officer Bevrick dies at age 9 after lymphoma battle Retired Zanesville Police Department K-9 officer Bevrick has died. He was 9 years old.Bevrick, a Belgian Malinois, died on Saturday. He was being treated for lymphoma by Med Vet Columbus and Brandywine Pet Hospital.Bevrick’s first shift with the department was a …

Handler – K9 Sergeant Montgomery West Windsor Police K9 Cherno’s Final Walk West Windsor Police and other K9 Units from the area were at Progressive Veterinary Care in Skillman today for Police K9 Cherno’s Final Walk. The K9 was 13 1/2 years old and provided service to West Windsor Police Department for 10 years. K9 Cherno was assigned to K9 …

Raleigh police department ‘mourning’ the loss of beloved K-9 Bronco A Raleigh K-9 officer died after serving with the department for eight years. Bronco was a valuable narcotics detection officer that led multiple drug arrests, according to a Facebook post on the Raleigh Police Department’s page. During his service, he seized 13 pounds of cocaine. “Bronco’s service to our community …

Handler – Sgt. Keith Prendeville Brick Cop Says Farewell To K-9 Partner Of 10 Years Brick Township Police Department K-9 Max retired from the department 14 months ago after a 10 year career as a police dog. This week, Max passed away.“With sadness we announce the passing of retired K-9 Max. Max retired in January of 2021 and lived out …