K9 Memorials

Died 7/9/22 Handler – Staff Sergeant Jeff Lauver Beaufort K9 passes away after complications with cancer The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office announced one of their retired K9s passed away from cancer. K9 Ares served the community from 2013 until his retirement in April of this year, the department said. He passed away Sunday following complications with cancer.”Born to love. Trained …

Handler – Officer Troyer Longtime Solon K9 Officer passes away The Solon Police Department is mourning the loss of a longtime K9 officer. The department shared on social media the news that retired K9 Stryker has passed away. Stryker served the City of Solon from 2010 to 2019. “That’s a long working career,” said Lt. Bill Vajdich. “He was better …

Handler – Sgt. Trevor Morrison Baco, beloved Salem police dog once shot in the line of duty, dies Salem police Sgt. Trevor Morrison remembers the day his K-9 dog Baco was shot by a man barricaded inside a bus in a Walmart parking lot. “As a handler, you always know it’s a possibility,” Morrison said. On the morning of April …

New Bern K-9 officer dies after weekend seizure Members of one Eastern Carolina police department are mourning the sudden loss of one of their K-9 officers. Loki, a Dutch Shepherd, served with the New Bern Police Department for the past 7-1/2 years.The 9-year-old suffered a seizure stemming from undiagnosed cancer on Sunday and passed away. During his career, the department …

Died 7/4/22 Handler – Corporal Willen Anak Slamping After burying Bad the dog, Pahang police to set up memorial for canines that died while serving the contingent A memorial site will be set up at the Pahang police’s canine unit to commemorate dogs that died while serving the contingent. The memorial park will be established at Alor Akar in Kuantan …

Missing San Augustine K9 dies after being struck by a car The San Augustine County Sheriff’s office was able to locate their K9 Frankie after she broke out of her kennel, but unfortunately were given tragic news. The sheriff’s office said that Frankie was located approximately three miles from her residence, where she was struck by a car. She later …

Handler – Trooper J. Campbell Virginia State Police K9 dies of smoke inhalation A Virginia State Police K9 died after suffering “severe smoke inhalation.” K9 Odin’s handler stopped at the Virginia State Police Area Office in Buckingham County while on patrol, and Odin stayed in his crate. A fire started inside the vehicle, and K9 Odin suffered “severe smoke inhalation”. …

Handler – Trooper Jack Doherty Massachusetts State Police mourn death of K-9 Duke “With deep sadness, we announce the recent passing of Massachusetts State Police K9 Duke. Duke was the partner of Trooper Jack Doherty since August 2014 and was certified in patrol and narcotics detection. Duke retired in 2021 and passed away last month, one month shy of his …

Officer K-9 Drago was killed during the line of duty, along with 3 other brave officers, while responding to a shooting in Allen, KY. Drago’s end of watch was 6/30. He will always be remembered and loved by family, friends, and the citizens of Eastern KY. We will forever honor his bravery and sacrifice. Fly high, good boy.

Died 6/29/22 California K9 ‘Max’ laid to rest in Kansas A police dog from California with seven years of experience in law enforcement was laid to rest in Russell, Kansas. Max. (Photo Courtesy/Russell Police Department)The Russell Police Department and the Russell County Sheriff’s Office had the “distinct honor” of escorting the retired K9 known as Max for his last ride …