K9 Memorials

Died 1/29/22 Handler – Officer Sheldon ( Deceased ) Retired K9 of fallen Mooresville Police officer Jordan Sheldon dies nearly 3 years after his death It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of Officer Sheldon’s retired K9 Loki. Loki passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 29th, 2022. Loki was born December 26th, 2010 and …

Died – 1/29/22 Handler – Officer Jennifer Skorka  Ionia DPS K-9 Blocker dies after short illness The Ionia Department of Public Safety’s first and only K-9 is being remembered for serving his community. K-9 Blocker died the morning of Jan. 29 after a short illness,according to a post on the Ionia DPS Facebook page. The German Shepard is the first …

Died 1/28/22  Canine Lovely laid to rest with police honors Lovely, a police canine, who had been serving in the Police Department from the year 2013, breathed her last on Friday. The 13-year-old canine had joined the police force in the year 2012 and completed basic course in 2013. During the training for basic course, Lovely stood in second position. Deputed to …

Died – 1/27/22 Handler – Sgt. Kim Parviainen  Remembering Bane: Patrol K-9 and Beloved Friend Following more than 7 years of service, beloved Michigan State University Police and Public Safety K-9 Bane passed away on Jan. 27 due to a sudden illness. Bane was an explosive detective and patrol K-9, but most importantly, a loved member of the mid-Michigan community. …

Died 1/26/22 1ST Handler – Sgt. Simon Sarkis 2nd Handler – Deputy Miller  Merced County Sheriff’s K-9 ‘Edo’ dies after year-long illness, says department The Merced County Sheriff’s Office has reported that K-9 Officer Edo, who worked for the department for eight years, died on Wednesday. The 9-year-old German Shepherd was put down after a year-long illness, and was in …

Retired K9 Loco was special. He was the first Belgian Malinois at Canton PD. Something that turned the tide of what is capable in Police K9’s. Loco, your career, service, and memory will not be forgotten. Go run circles in the clouds. Tell the others we said hello, and we’ll see you in due time.

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 …