K9 Memorials

K9 Lando – Hazel Park, Michigan

Died – 4/2/21 Handler – Officer Michael Kasdorf Hazel Park Police Department announces unexpected death of K-9 Dutch Shepherd Lando On Saturday, the Hazel Park Police Department announced the unexpected death of its K-9 Dutch Shepherd named Lando. The K-9 was born on Aug. 5, 2014 and died Friday, police said. He started with the department in July of 2015.VHe …

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K9 Bobi – Stamford, Connecticut

Died – 4/2/21 Handler – Officer David Dogali K9 Bobi was euthanized at the age 13 years old. Officer Dogali and his K9 partner Bobi represented the Stamford Police Department K9 Unit in this year’s Western Connecticut Police K9 Challenge that took place in Newtown, CT. Officer Dogali and K9 Bobi were awarded 1st place for Best Overall K9 Team” …

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K9 Jude Shreveport, Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – The Shreveport Fire Department is sad to announce the loss of retired K-9, Jude. SFD says Jude was born on May 26, 2006 in Long Island, N.Y. and started his life of service as a puppy in Guide Dog School. Before his second birthday, Jude was transferred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms (ATF) Explosives …

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K9 Bady – Florida Highway Patrol

Died – 4/1/21 Handler – Trooper Sean Laljie State troopers, medical staff pay tribute to late K9 officer A veteran Florida Highway Patrol K9 was honored Friday afternoon, a day after he was euthanized after a long battle with cancer. “K9 Bady was a great dog,” said FHP Sgt. Tony Kingery. “He was a very good, loyal dog.” Staff at …

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K9 Ivo – Trenton, Georgia

Died – 3/31/21 Illness claims life of K9 at Trenton Police Department The Trenton Police Department is mourning the loss of its K9 officer Ivo, who reportedly passed away after an illness. Ivo had helped keep the Trenton community safe since 2017. The Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Facebook page says on Friday afternoon, they will join forces with the …

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K9 Jacqui – Brea, California

Died – Handler – Officer Shannon Buckels Brea police officer and family say goodbye to retired K9 Jacqui was a faithful partner. A hard worker. A protector. A best friend. One minute, the black Labrador retriever was playing a key role in the confiscation of massive quantities of narcotics and the next minute, she was chasing a tennis ball. And …

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K9 Ben – Granbury, Texas

Handler – Officer Hastings “It is with a heavy heart that the Granbury Police Department announces the passing of Narcotics K9 Ben. Ben served our community along with his handler, Officer Hastings, from 2012-2019. During that time Ben was assigned to the Granbury Independent School District. “Ben quickly became the unofficial school mascot and could always be found among crowds …

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K9 Leo – Johns Creek, Georgia

Died – 3/29/21 Handler – Sgt. Goins Johns Creek sergeant remembers K-9 officer Leo: ‘See you on the other side, buddy’ The Johns Creek Police said a heartbreaking goodbye, on Thursday, following the death of a long-time K-9 officer. The department announced on Facebook that K-9 Leo had died just two nights earlier. They also shared a letter from Leo’s …

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K9 Bishop – Selma, Tennessee

Died 3/29/21 Handler – Officer Robert Heathcock IV The Selmer Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, four year old K9 Bishop. On Monday evening K9 Bishop, was shot and killed just outside of Selmer, TN. Both the Selmer Police Department and McNairy County Sheriffs Department have confirmed he was shot multiple times by a neighbor …

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K9 Diesel – Canton, Ohio

Died 3/29/21 Handler – Ofc. Sherman Schilling With a heavy heart we announce that PK9A K-9 DIESEL (Active) succumbed to a fast growing lymphoma earlier this evening. Diesel was purchased by the Canton Police K9 Unit in 2015 at just 11 months old certified with his partner and best friend, Ofc. Schilling, shortly after. From that time, K-9 Diesel was …

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