K9 Memorials

Died 3/7/22 Handler – Logan Niles and Sam Strecker Sheriff’s Office remembers retired K-9’s service to community The life of a retired K-9 with Garfield County Sheriff’s Office was honored through a memorial service Wednesday afternoon. Spike, who was a 14-year-old Belgian malinois, served in Garfield County from 2011 to 2018 with then-K-9 deputies Logan Niles and Sam Strecker and …

Cheyenne Police Mourn Retired Police Dog We are heartbroken to announce the passing of retired K9 Ruger. After seven years of service to the City of Cheyenne, he retired from the CPD in 2019 and then enjoyed life as a “happy couch potato” after being adopted into his handler’s family. During his career, K9 Ruger assisted our patrol division with …

Died 3/5/22 Handler – Officer Mark Williams The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of K9 Drake on 3/5/22 who was partnered with Officer Mark Williams with the New Milford Police Department. Officer Williams and K9 Drake joined the C.P.W.D.A. on 11/19/12 and were members until his passing. Drake had recently retired from active …

Died – 3/4/22 Simba The Bomb Detection Dog Gets A Hero’s Farewell, Cremated With Three-gun Salute Simba, a key member of city police’s bomb detection and disposal squad (BDDS) died on Friday due to an illness.

Handlers- Officer Ridenour and Sergeant Merrell Farewell to retired City Police K9 Loki With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of retired K9 Loki. K9 Loki had a successful career with two handlers, Officer Ridenour and Sergeant Merrell. After retirement, K9 Loki enjoyed life as part of the Ridenour family. To K9 Loki, thank you for your loyalty, dependability, and …

Handler – Sergeant Shawn Edwards Beloved Monroe County K9 Dies After Years of Service The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of retired police dog Valor. Valor served Monroe County for a number of years under the partnership of his handler Sergeant Shawn Edwards. The retired K-9 was recognized Thursday for his work and fight against narcotics in the …

A Georgia Southern Police Department hero has died. K9 Bear served as an explosive detector for the Armstrong campus. He had recently retired from Georgia Southern in July of 2021 after four years at the department. Eleven-year-old Bear was also a military veteran.

Died – 3/3/22 Handler – Sergeant Shane Davis Retired Memphis Police K-9 dies Memphis police are mourning the loss of one of their furry officers. Retired K-9 named Chico passed away on March 3. MPD says Chico started his K-9 career in 2008 where he worked in the Organized Crime Unit. Shortly after entering service, Chico was re-assigned to the …

Died – 3/2/22 Humphreys County K-9 officer dies inside car after fire starts A Humphreys County K-9 officer died in the car of a Humphreys County Deputy Sheriff after a fire started in the vehicle. According to Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis, the Deputy Sheriff went into the Humphreys County Courthouse Wednesday morning and left the car running for the …

Handler – Officer Hector Rosado Retired Sanford police K-9 Aramis passes away The Sanford Police Department announced that K-9 Aramis has passed away. Aramis served the City of Sanford for 8 years. He retired in October 2018. “Our deepest condolences to K-9 Handler Hector Rosado on the loss of a partner, friend and family member,” the department wrote in a …