K9 Memorials

K9 Sarge – Norton, Virginia

Died – 3/28/22 Handler – Officer Joshua Parsons Norton K9 ‘Sarge’ passes away with handler by his side Norton K9 “Sarge” died Monday with his handler from the Norton Police Department by his side, the department said on Facebook. Sarge suffered from an illness and despite hospitalization passed away peacefully Monday. Sarge had a few handlers with the department before …

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K9 Murphy – Bristol, Connecticut

Died – 3/28/22 Handler – Officer Timothy O’Brien Bristol police on Monday had to say goodbye to perhaps the most loyal type of partner one will have in law enforcement: a K-9. “Sadly,” Bristol police Chief Brian Gould said Tuesday, “members of the Bristol Police Department gathered to say goodbye to one of our police K-9s. K-9 Murphy was a …

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K9 Hank – Trinity County, Texas

Died – 3/28/22 Handler – Sergeant Scott Cavalli PASSING OF K9 HANK On Monday, March 28, 2022, after a long battle with several medical conditions K9 Hank passed away peacefully at the Trinity Animal Hospital in Weaverville with his handler, Sergeant Scott Cavalli by his side. K9 Hank faithfully served Trinity County for the last three years. K9 Hank will …

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K9 Rex – Florence, Alabama

Handler – Officer Zach Maxwell Retired Florence police K-9 Rex dies at 13 It is with a heavy heart that the Florence Police Department announces the passing of Retired Police K9 Rex. K9 Rex served the Florence Community alongside his partner Officer Zach Maxwell from September 2010 to December 2016. During his more than six years of service, K9 Rex …

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K9 Maverick – Columbia County, Wisconsin

Died – 3/27/22 Retired Columbia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies A Columbia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 died Sunday, the department said. K-9 Maverick was 11 years old. He retired from the Sheriff’s Office in 2017.“For the ones that had met Maverick you know that he was the most gentle and loving dog ever.

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K9 Storm – Durham, Canada

Handler – D/Cst Kevin Dunlop Durham Police say goodbye to one of their own after death of police service dog Storm Durham Regional Police are saying goodbye to a good boy after the death of Police Service Dog (PSD) Storm last weekend surrounded by his handler, D/Cst Kevin Dunlop, and his family.Storm served in the DRPS K-9 Unit for only …

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K9 Wyatt – Waverly Township, Pennsylvania

Handler – Officer Angelo Rudolfi The Waverly Township Police Department Announce Death of Their Beloved K9 Wyatt It is with sorrow in our hearts that we announce the tragic passing of our beloved K9 Wyatt. The depth of this unexpected heartache cannot be expressed with words. In his 2 years with the Waverly Township Police Department, Wyatt left his massive …

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K9 Nova – Delaware State Police

Handler – Cpl Mark Malloy DSP Mourn Passing of K9 Nova Delaware State Police are mourning the passing of K9 Nova. Nova was a 5-year old German Shorthaired Pointer – the first of that breed in the K9 Unit. During her 2 ½ year career with Cpl Mark Malloy at Troop 7, K9 Nova served with honor and distinction – …

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K9 Baro – Houston, Texas

Died – 3/26/22 HPD mourns death of 8-year-old police dog ‘Baro’ The Houston Police Department is mourning the loss of a comrade. Police dog “Baro” died Saturday morning of a medical emergency, HPD said. He was 8-years-old. HPD said Baro had served on the department since 2015. “He was responsible for getting numerous suspects off the streets of Houston and …

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K9 Hyde – Amsterdam, New York

Handler – Detective Pasquarelli Retired Amsterdam K9 Officer Hyde dies Amsterdam Police Department‘s retired K-9 Officer Hyde served alongside partner and retired handler, Detective Stephen Pasquarelli for almost eight years. The Department announced his death on Thursday, March 24. Hyde, trained in tracking and detecting narcotics, worked with Detective Pasquarelli to arrest numerous individuals while serving. After retirement, Hyde stayed …

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