K9 Memorials

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 …

Died – 5/28/22 Handler – Sgt. Scott Kettren Retired Murrysville police K-9 Argos dies A retired K-9 who served the community of Murrysville for a decade died. Murrysville police’s K-9 unit said Argos died on Saturday. He just turned 14 and enjoyed three years of retirement after he worked with police from 2009 to 2019. Argos spent his last morning …

Died – 5/28/22 Covington Police mourn loss of beloved and dutiful K9 Gera On Saturday, the Covington Police Department said goodbye to a special, four-legged law enforcement officer — K9 Officer Gera. According to officials, the department’s “beloved and dutiful German Shepherd” got sick last weekend and was brought to an animal hospital in Roanoke, where she underwent emergency surgery …

Handler – Officer Craig Montgomery Retired Ross County K-9 passed away Retired drug-sniffing dog, Rax, passed away last week after five years of service in Ross County. Rax, also known as “Big Mac,” served under the Ross County Sheriff’s Office from 2014 to 2019 with his handler, Craig Montgomery. Wife Beth Montgomery posted on Facebook Saturday, “Our beloved retired K9, …

Retired Lorena PD K9 officer passes away The Lorena Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. The department posted on social media Friday that retired K-9 Officer Zeta has passed away. The department says Zeta was a tremendous working dog who loved life, and always wanted to please her handler. Although the department is sad, it …