K9 Memorials

Handler – Deputy Murray Lyra worked for the Sheriff’s Office from June 2013 before she retired in November 2020. She worked many missions which included; Cheyenne Frontier Days and also Presidential duties. Lyra had a great home life as she did when she was working, and in her retirement with her handler, Deputy Murray, they shared her last moments together. …

Died – 5/15/21 Handler – Officer Pignotti The Omaha Police Department announced the death of police service dog Bruno on Sunday. Police said Bruno began his career in February 2011 and worked over 10 years before retiring on April 9, 2021. “During that time, he located substantial amounts of drugs to include more than 5 lbs. of methamphetamine, 10 lbs. …

Died 5/14/21 Investigator Kevin Tyus K9 Jaeger suffered a serious spinal injury when he fell while attempting to enter his handler’s patrol car in the Stephens County Courthouse parking lot. Despite receiving extensive medical treatment it was determined he would not be able to survive and he was humanely euthanized. K9 Jaeger had served with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office …

Died – 5/14/21 Handler –  Officer Willie Barkley K9 Khan died of heatstroke when he was accidentally left in his handler’s patrol car following their midnight shift. K9 Khan had served with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for three years.

Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of Retired K9 Rainor on 5/14/21 who was partnered with Officer Dave Peterson of the Norwalk Police Department. K9 Rainor was born in the Czech Republic in 2009 and began his career with the department in March 2010. K9 Rainor were the 1st runners up for the prestigious Daniel …

Died – 5/14/21 Handler – Officer Cleveland Normal Police morning the passing of former K9 Officer Normal Police announced the passing of a retired K9 officer Friday. K9 Barrett served the city of Normal from 2012 to 2019. Barrett retired in 2019 after he was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. During his seven years of service, Barrett helped seize over …

Died – 5/14/21 1st Handler – Officer P. Tremblay 2nd Handler – Cpl. A. Carlyle Gwinnett County Cop K9 Zane Dies Of Cancer The Gwinnett County Police Department announced Tuesday that it was mourning the death of K9 Zane, one of its police dogs who died Friday from cancer. Zane had been with the Gwinnett police since May 2014 and …

Died – 5/13/21 Handler – Officer John Murray Northern Kentucky University police department mourns loss of K9 officer, Axel The Northern Kentucky University Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9 officers. The police department posted to Twitter, sharing that K9 officer Arrit died on Thursday. Arrit served the NKU community and Greater Cincinnati region since 2013. …

Died 5/12/21 Tributes paid to brave Derbyshire police dog who has passed away Tributes have been following the death of a former Derbyshire police dog who became a beloved family pet after retiring from the force. Kaiser was put to sleep on Wednesday, May 12, following a very sudden illness at the age of 8-years-oldHe has been praised for his …

Died – 5/11/21 Handler – Officer Darrell Brown CMPD honors retired K9 who passed away Charlotte Mecklenburg police made a sad announcement Saturday: a retired K9 has recently passed away. CMPD says Addy passed away on May 11 after battling breast cancer for the second time. She was 9-and-a-half years old. Addy had previously served with CMPD for more than …