K9 Memorials

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 …

Died 1/19/22 Handler – Sgt. Michael “Mickey” Connor Final send-off for Andover K-9 with cancer Sergeant Michael “Mickey” Connor unfortunately had to make the toughest decision that any K9 handler will ever have to make. K9 Grimm has been ill for the past several days. When tests were conducted by Grimm’s veterinarian, they revealed that he has a very aggressive …

Died 1/14/22 Handler – Aaron Bowman The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of K9 Striker on 1/14/22 who was partnered with Officer Aaron Bowman with the Connecticut Department of Corrections. Officer Bowman and K9 Striker joined the C.P.W.D.A. on 12/27/13 and and a member in 2015. CPWDA sends our thoughts and prayers to …

Handler – Officer Jason Ruppert  ECPD shares news of the passing of retired ECPD K9 Duke With sadness, the Eau Claire Police Department is sharing the news of the passing of retired Eau Claire Police Department K9, Duke. In a social post in Duke’s honor, the ECPD says that Duke served with the ECPD from 2011 until he retired in …

Died 1/12/22 1st Handler – Deputy Amanda Buller 2nd Handler – Deputy Scott Morris Officers Mourn Sudden Loss of Sweetwater County Sgt. K-9 Huk On behalf of Sheriff John Grossnickle and the dedicated men and women of Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of one of our beloved law enforcement …