K9 Memorials

K9 Duro – Glascock County, Georgia

Died – 10/8/21 Handler – Deputy David Tompkins  Glascock County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 Duro It is with heavy hearts Glascock County Sheriff’s Office announces the death of their K9 Duro. K-9 Duro joined the Glascock County Sheriff’s Office in July of 2018. NNDDA Certified Duro was partnered with Deputy David Tompkins and was a deputy equivalent to …

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K9 Maura – Massachusetts State Police

Handler – Sgt. Neil Calnan  Mass. State Police K9 who helped secure scene of Boston Marathon bombing has died This morning, Massachusetts State Police announced the passing of Massachusetts State Police Explosives Detection K9 Maura. A 13-year-old German Shepherd, Maura was a member of the State Police Bomb Squad assigned to the Fire Marshal’s Office along with her partner, Sgt. …

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K9 Vex – Mahoning Township, Pennsylvania

Died – 10/7/21 Handler – Sgt. Brian Magliocca  Mahoning Township Police Mourning Death Of K-9 Vex The Mahoning Township Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Vex. The department said Vex died in the arms of his handler Sgt. Brian Magliocca on Thursday. He was born on Aug. 17, 2011, and began his career with the police department in …

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K9 Niko – Cheyenne, Wyoming

Died = 10/6/21 Handle – Officer Johnston Cheyenne Police are mourning the loss of a retired K9 officer It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired K9 Niko this afternoon, 6 days shy of his fourteenth birthday. – During his career, K9 Niko assisted our patrol division with deployments resulting in the safe apprehension of suspects, …

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K9 Liza – Georgetown, South Carolina

On Wednesday morning, Georgetown Police Department announced the death of K-9 Liza, who they said just a day before would be retiring from the force with a terminal medical condition. “It is with heavy heart that the Georgetown Police Department’s K9 Liza lost her battle with her medical condition this morning. Our hearts our with Cpl Clay Johnson and his family during …

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K9 Axle – Cobb County, Georgia

Died – 10/6/21 Handler – Officer Johnson Cobb County K9 dies after 7 years of service A Cobb County K9 has died from a “medical issue.” K9 Axle joined the Cobb County Police Department in January 2014 and served on a narcotics unit with Officer Johnson. Officials say Axle died Wednesday morning. The police department said that Axle was deployed …

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K9 Kira – Columbia County, New York

Died – 10/5/21 Handler – Deputy Travis Van Alstyne  Columbia County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of K9 Kira Columbia County Sheriff David Bartlett announced with great sadness Monday the passing of K9 Kira who served county residents and visitors alike before retiring. The Sheriff’s Office said during the early morning on October 5, Kira had passed away from natural causes …

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K9 Mij – Nottinghamshire, England

Died 10/5/21 Handler – PC Stu Hazard  Tributes paid to “exceptional” Nottinghamshire Police dog following death A popular Nottinghamshire Police sniffer dog is being remembered, following his death this week. English Springer Spaniel Mij joined Nottinghamshire Police as a puppy. In that time he sniffed out many thousands of pounds’ worth of drugs, took guns and ammunition off the streets, …

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K9 Ducan – Homestead, Florida

Died – 10/5/21 Handler – Sgt. Bohne  Homestead Police Mourns Loss of Longtime K9 Dog Ducan The Homestead Police Department is mourning the loss of a longtime K9 member of the force who will go down in history for being a “good boy.” The department said Ducan passed away Monday after his career with the HPD was cut short due …

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K9 Trajan – Alexandria, Virginia

Died 10/4/21 Handler – Officer Doug Serven  Former Alexandria Police dog that worked with department for nearly 8 years dies The Alexandria Police Department shared some sad news on Friday. Retired K-9 Trajan, a beloved member of the department, passed away last Monday. Police say Trajan served from May 2012 until April 2020. with his handler Officer Doug Serven, Sr. …

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