K9 Memorials

Handler – Deputy Burns  McLean County K-9 dies after retirement A McLean County sheriff’s K-9 that retired late last year has departed this world. The sheriff’s office announced on Facebook Saturday morning that canine Rico died at the age of 8 after battling a kidney disease. “He lived life on the edge and was absolutely built to be a police …

Died – 11/5/21 Handler – Deputy Jason Beichner  ‘My partner, the son before my son, passed away’: sheriff’s deputy pays tribute to K9 officer A Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputy shared a loving tribute to a long time K9 officer. “I knew this day would come, most of us live through it, there’s literally books and movies written about it, but …

Handler – Lt. Salvatore Losi  BPD announces death of retired police dog, was known as ‘Captain of the Dogs’ The Buffalo Police Department has announced the death of retired police dog Thor. Police said Thor was an explosive detection dog/patrol dog and served in Buffalo from March 2009 until his retirement in January 2019. “In his nearly 10 year career, …

Handler – Chief Charles Roca  Allentown Police Dept. K9 Canto dies A K9 who served the Allentown Police Department from 2011-2018 has died. K9 Canto served the department alongside his partner, Chief Charles Roca, according to a news release from Allentown Police. “K9 Canto will be deeply missed by APD, his family and the community he served. He spent the last couple of …

Died – 11 /2 /21 Handler – Sgt. Greg Hornkohl  Leelanau County police dog dies days before 11th birthday The Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of its K-9, Nico. Nico died after a short battle at the home of his handler, Sgt. Greg Hornkohl, on Tuesday, just a few days short of his 11th birthday. “Nico was …

Died 11/1/21 Handler – Officer Marc Micciulla  K-9 Storm Dies Shortly After Retirement Members of the township police department, particularly his former partner and handler, Officer Marc Micciulla, were devastated by the death of recently retired K-9 Officer Storm.   The black German Shepherd had just been honored during a recent Township Council meeting with a retirement proclamation read by Mayor …

Died  – 10/24/21 Handler – Deputy Jerry Hardin  Nelson County Sheriff’s Office mourns K9 officer’s death Officials with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office announced one of their K9 officers has died. The sheriff’s office said Nelson County K9 Officer Willie died on Sunday. K9 Willie had retired from office and had partnered with K9 Deputy Jerry Hardin. “The bond between …

Died – 10/22/21 Handler – Sgt. Haney  Appleton Police K9 unit passes away after 6 years of service On Tuesday, October 26, the Appleton Police Department shared some saddening news regarding a former K9 unit. Jico, a retired K9 unit, passed away on Friday, October 22. The Police Department shared on their Facebook page explaining that the former unit “peacefully …

Died – 10/22/21  Rocco, Crystal Police Department’s First K-9, Passes Away It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our first K9, Rocco. The City of Crystal Police Department has had a K9 program since 2012. Our first handler was Officer (now Sgt.) Geoff Kusick and his partner Rocco. Rocco was born in Slovakia and we obtained …

Died 10/19/21 Handler – Officer Ziegler  Airway Heights Police K-9 dies The Airway Heights Police Department is saying a heartfelt goodbye to a very good boy. The police department says K-9 Austin died last week. He passed surrounded by his fellow officers and his family. K-9 Austin started at the Airway Heights Police Department in Nov. 2008 when he was …