K9 Memorials

Died – 7/17/21 Handler – Sgt. Steven McNeela  Oak Lawn Police Service Dog Lucifer Crosses Rainbow Bridge The Oak Lawn Police Department is mourning the loss of beloved retired police K9, Lucifer, who crossed the rainbow bridge on July 17 after eight years of loyal service to his human police colleagues and the residents of Oak Lawn. Lucifer was 14 years old …

Antwerp Police dog Bo dies unexpectedly Bo, a drug dog for Antwerp Police, died unexpectedly last week at the age of nine. The cause of her sudden death is unknown. “The drug dogs are of inestimable value in the fight against drug trafficking and the nuisance that comes with it,” said Mayor Bart de Wever. “Bo has a strong share …

Died 7/16/21 Handler – Sergeant David Birch  MCSO Says Goodbye To Longtime K-9 Partner Hummer The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said a bittersweet goodbye yesterday to one of its own K-9 partners due to a rare cancer diagnosis. K-9 Hummer has been a partner to Sergeant Birch in the Homeland Security Division of MCSO since September, 2014. Only a little …

With great sadness we want to let all of you know that K9 Loki passed away last night. Loki suffered from an unfortunate medical event. He will truly be missed and our hearts are broken.

Died – 7/15/21 Handler – Detective Josh Ehler  Herrin Police K9 unexpectedly dies The Herrin Police Department is mourning the unexpected loss of one of their K9 officers. K9 Crush, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois, died on Thursday. K9 Crush completed the K9 Police Academy in 2017 along with his handler, Detective Josh Ehler. Det. Ehler and Crush began their career …

Died – 7/15/21 Handler – Detective James Enkler  Intrepid police K9 passes away unexpectedly The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is mourning the loss of one of the most valued members of their enforcement division; K9 Rocky, who passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian “Butch” Anderson made the announcement on Saturday. K9 Rocky was an …

Died – 7/14/21  Irondale Police K9 Pike passes away Irondale Police officers announced Thursday they have lost fellow officer, K9 Pike. Officers said Pike died on July 14, 2021. The Irondale PD Facebook post said, “We love you Pike, thanks for your service!”  

Died – 7/13/21 Handler – Vishwajeet Kumbkar Sniffer Dog Killed in IED Blast A sniffer dog of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed around 0730 a.m. while his handler Vishwajeet Kumbkar suffered injuries in an Improvised  Explosive Device (IED) blast by Naxals in Gumla district on Tuesday morning. According to a statement issued by the Jharkhand police, the sniffer dog …

Handler – Officer Shaun Traylor Pelham Police K9 Isaak dies of cancer In a Facebook post Tuesday Pelham PD said, “K-9 Isaak bravely battled cancer since October 29, 2020. He was with his handler, Officer Shaun Traylor and surrounded by other members of the K-9 unit until the end. Isaak became a Pelham Police K-9 in April 2016 after completing …

Died 7/12/21 Handler – Asheville Police Department  Family, colleagues say goodbye to Asheville Police K9 ‘Boss’ Asheville Police Department said Boss came down with a sudden illness, and despite hospitalization and surgery, passed away peacefully. K9 Boss died on Monday, July 12, 2021, after a sudden illness. He was 8 years old. Asheville police officers, as well as staff from …