K9 Memorials

Handler – Officer Dan Loris Shelton police mourn retired K9 Stryker Community members and law enforcement took to social media Tuesday, paying tribute to Stryker, the city’s police K9 officer who retired in 2020. Longtime handler Dan Loris, now a Fairfield police officer, announced Stryker’s death on Facebook Tuesday, stating that “he was more of a partner than you could …

Died – 1/19/22 Montgomery County Sheriff announces passing of Retired K9  With a heavy heart, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of retired K9 Bowie on January 19, 2022. Bowie served the citizens of Montgomery County from February 2011 to December 2016 as a Dual Purpose Narcotics K9. Bowie played a role in the apprehension of 30 wanted …

Died – 1/24/22  Retired Onondaga County Sheriff’s K9, Drago dies unexpectedly The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office said retired K9 Drago passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning. He was 9 years old. Drago retired in May of 2021 after seven years of service. During his years of service, he worked side by side with his handler, Sergeant Jeff Neal. According to the Sheriff’s …

Handler – Deputy Gooch Cobb County Sheriff’s Office mourns death of retired K9 Deputy Gracie The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of a retired K9 officer. Officials announced the passing of retired K9 Deputy Gracie on Facebook over the weekend. Gracie was born in 2006 and served six years with the U.S. Marine Corps working as an explosive detection …

Died – 1/22/22  St. Mary sheriff, deputies mourn loss of K9 K9 Hugh, a 3-year-old German Shepherd, died early Saturday morning, according to St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. SMPSO’s spokesperson announced the news Saturday afternoon, Jan. 22 on the department’s Facebook page, along with condolences from the sheriff over this loss. The dog had been with the department since October, …

Died – 1/22/22 Handler – Sgt. Matt Bosma  Sauk Rapids Police K-9 Thunder dies of cancer at age 7 Thunder, the 7-year-old K-9 assigned to the Sauk Rapids Police Department, died Saturday. His handler remembers him as a high energy, happy dog. Thunder assisted Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud, Waite Park, St. Joseph, Foley, Stearns County, Benton County, Sherburne County and Foley …

Died – 1/22/22 Handler – Deputy Ryan Jefferson County Sheriffs mourning loss of K9 officer Mike The Jefferson County Sheriffs Office announced the death of their retired K9 officer Mike on Saturday.  According to a post from the JCSO, Mike served Jefferson county for years by finding drugs, tracking kids and criminals, and protecting his handler, Deputy Shawn Ryan. He had finished …

Died – 1/21/22 Handler – Deputy Baehl K-9 Ali Dies After Serving Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office 8 Years K-9 Ali has died after serving the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office 8 years. The sad announcement was made on Friday, Jan. 21st by the Southern Indiana Police Canine Association Inc. On Saturday, the Vanderburgh County Sherrif’s Office, reiterated his death, saying he’d …

Handler – Ofc. Halladay  Duluth Police Department mourning the death of retired K9 Duko The Duluth Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Officer Duko. The department announced the K9’s death Thursday night with a Facebook post and a picture of K9 officer Duko and his handler, Officer Halladay. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the …

Died – 1/21/22 Handler – Officer Zach Taylor  Retired Elwood K-9 officer dies after surgery Elwood police are mourning the loss of a retired K-9 officer who died Friday morning. The department said Officer Avalon passed away unexpectedly after surgery Friday morning. “It is with great sadness to announce the passing of EPD Retired K9 Officer Avalon. Avalon passed away …