K9 Memorials

Handler – Trooper Daniel Gazolla  Rhode Island State Police K-9 unit dies The Rhode Island State Police have announced that Rex, one of their K-9 units, has died. Rex served with Trooper Daniel Gazolla and had been deployed on several missions since 2011. During Rex’s career, he was able to provide security for people at venues like Gillette Stadium, and …

Died – 2/18/22 Handler – Munneke   Lyon County K-9 passes away after nearly 6 years serving the community   The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says their K-9, Rizzo, passed away last Friday. According to the sheriff’s Facebook page, Rizzo died on Feb. 18 after nearly six years serving Lyon County. Rizzo started her career at the northwest Iowa sheriff’s office …

Died – 2/17/22  K-9 and suspect dead after multiple pursuits  A man was shot and killed by police and a police dog also died during an armed confrontation Thursday night. The incident happened just after 7 p.m. at 1750 W. 11400 South in South Jordan when police shot a man with a handgun who they had been pursuing since earlier …

Died – 2/16/22 Handler – Sgt. Ben Conway  Darlington Police announces death of first-ever K9, Kilo The Darlington Police Department’s first K9 unit, who worked with the department for nine years before retiring, has died.  According to a Facebook post from the Darlington PD, Kilo died Wednesday, three years after retiring from the department. The department extended special condolences to …

Died 2/15/22 Handler – Cpl. Jon Cerqua  Retired West Allis K-9 ‘Jax’ dies The West Allis Police Department announced Wednesday that retired K-9 “Jax” has died. Jax was with the department for six years and nine months. During his patrol, Jax was deployed on 146 occasions and responsible for the arrests of 54 criminals. This includes armed felony offenses and …

Died – 2/15/22  Moniteau County Sheriff loses K-9 Mizzou after illness K-9 Mizzou died on February 15, 2022, after a battle with Invasive Thymoma. The Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department announced they lost a member of their team. K-9 Mizzou died on February 15, 2022, after a battle with Invasive Thymoma. Mizzou was born in Budapest, Hungary on March 5, 2012. …

Died – 2/14/22 Sweetwater Police K9 Stalin Dies The Sweetwater Police Department announced Wednesday the death of their final K-9 unit. According to the Sweetwater Police Department, on Feb. 14, the SPD’s final K9 officer, Stalin, passed away. “K9 Officer Stalin successfully detected narcotics during several stops and was utilized by other agencies,” stated the SPD’s Facebook. “Thank you for …

Died – 2/14/22 Handler – Senior Deputy Christopher Gibbons Retired Harford County Sheriff’s Office K9 dies at age 12 Harford County Sheriff’s Office said a patrol K9 who worked from 2010 to 2016 has died. Twelve-year-old Bullet died Monday evening, after being retired in 2016. He was partnered with Senior Deputy Christopher Gibbons as a patrol dog. The Sheriff’s Office …

Died – 2/14/22 Handler – Officer Ken Murphy  Weymouth Police Mourn Loss Of K-9 Scout The Weymouth Police Department said goodbye to their beloved K-9 Scout, who had been handled by Officer Ken Murphy since 2016. Scout, a Chocolate Lab Mix, died Monday, Feb. 14, the Weymouth Police Department said. Originally from South Carolina, Scout became part of the Weymouth Police …

Died – 2/13/22  ‘Fabulous’ Lancashire police dog Harri dies after short retirement A hard-working police dog who helped to remove drugs and guns from the streets of Lancashire has died. The Lancashire Police Dog Unit said Retired Police Dog (RPD) Harri passed away in the early hours of this morning (Sunday February 13). The Police Dog Unit posted: “Harri was …