K9 Memorials

Died – 6/21/21 Handler – SC Vincent Police mourning death of crime-fighting canine Northern Territory Police Force acknowledges the passing of Patrol Dog (PD) Quake following a short but severe illness in Alice Springs earlier this week. Best friend and working partner to SC Vincent. PD Quake was a valued member of our agency, undertaking operational duties across both Darwin …

Died 6/21/21 Handler – Sgt. Jeffrey Thom Retired Charleston Police K9 laid to rest The Charleston Police Department said goodbye to a retired K9 who passed away. On Monday, K9 Orrie (Ret.) was laid to rest for medical reasons.“It was a hard day for all of us”, said K9 Orrie’s partner and best friend, Sgt. Jeffrey Thom. “K9 Orrie served …

Handler – Officer Dante Borghini Retired Pittsburgh City Schools Police K9 Bobbie Passes Away A K9 officer that served with the Pittsburgh City School Police Department has died. K9 officer Bobbie worked with the department for six years. K9 Bobbie spent the past few months with his handler, Officer Dante Borghini and his family.

Handler – Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Shaun Barrara Community mourns retired Dare County Sheriff K9 An Eastern Carolina community is mourning the loss of a retired sheriff K9. K9 Diablo served the Dare County Sheriff’s Office from 2010 to 2020 alongside his handler Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Shaun Barrara. The sheriff’s office announced Diablo’s death Monday on Facebook, saying in part “Our …

Died – 6/20/21 Handler – Officer Brian James Retired Sparta K9 Larz dies after short illness Retired Sparta K9 Larz died Sunday after a short, but devastating illness, according to the Sparta Police Department. Larz and his handler, Officer Brian James, worked together for almost 9 years until Larz retired last year. According to a statement from the Sparta PD, …

Died – 6/19/21 Handler – Sergeant Ian Grigoris Police stuck and killed by car while hunting wanted person A Queensland police dog has been killed while tracking a wanted person in the Fraser Coast region on Saturday morning. Police said about 12.30am, police dog Rambo and his handler, Sergeant Ian Grigoris, were tracking a man, who had allegedly fled from …

Died – 6/18/21 Handler – Cpl. Scott Macleod Police K9 killed during ongoing incident near Winagami Provincial Park Alberta RCMP say a police service dog has been killed in the line of duty in an ongoing police operation near Winagami Lake Provincial Park, northwest of High Prairie, as they continue searching for a man who is considered armed and dangerous. …

Died – 6/17/21 Officer Josh Hale Kennesaw K9 takes last ride after eight years of service to his city After eight years of service to the Kennesaw Police Department, K9 Turbo has died. Spokespeople with Kennesaw police say that recently Turbo’s quality of life has deteriorated faster than they would have expected. They say he has been complaining about his …

Died – Handler – Detective Eric Thome Retired Riverview police dog Reno dies; served city for six years Although a dog’s life is short, this German shepherd devoted six years of his brief life protecting the community. “We are saddened to share that retired K-9 Reno has passed away,” the Riverview Police Department stated in a June 17 Facebook post. …

Died 6/16/21 K9 Meena passed away on Wednesday due to a leg infection. She was eight years old and served for seven years.