K9 Memorials

Handler – Officer Jeremiah Mote Retired Homewood K9 officer passes away after cancer diagnosis A beloved former member of the Homewood police department passed away this week. On it’s Facebook page, the Homewood police announced that retired K9 Officer “Justice”, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, passed away. Justice retired in 2018. He passed away in the arms of his …

Died 3/19/21 Handler – Taylor Lakeville Police Department mourns passing of retired K9 “Fredo” “We regret to announce the passing of Retired Lakeville Police K-9 Fredo. Fredo, a Czechoslovakian shepherd, was an asset to the department and community from 2007 until 2009.” Fredo, a 2-year-old crime-fighting Czechoslovakian shepherd did not return to duty for the Lakeville Police Department in 2009. …

Died – 3/18/21 Handler – Sheriff’s Sgt. Sam Kubowitz A few days before K9 Pee Wee died last month, he was on patrol with his partner, Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Sgt. Sam Kubowitz, and even training alongside other local K9s and their handlers. Kubowitz said you couldn’t tell the Belgian Malinois was ill until he suddenly stopped eating. But when Pee …

Handler – Sgt. Brad Halter Green River Police Department Says Goodbye to K9 Ridex It is with great sadness that the Green River Police Department announces the passing of K9 Ridex, following an unexpected sudden illness. Ridex was a valuable member of our department and will be greatly missed. Ridex joined our department in 2017, and quickly became an essential …

Died – 3/18/21 Handler – Officer Adam Sirmons  Newton County Sheriff announces death of deputy K-9 The Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler announced the death of a deputy K-9 on Friday, March 19. Newton County K-9 Bella was killed in a non-work-related accident on Thursday, March 18. “We work with our K-9 partners very closely and they face a lot …

Died 3/16/21 Handler – Sgt. Josh Holland UW Police Mourn Loss of K9 Colleague Mulder The University of Wyoming Police Department is currently mourning the loss of its K9 colleague, Mulder. The department announced the loss of Mulder on Saturday, noting it was unexpected. Sgt. Chad Bade told Cowboy State Daily that Mulder had recently been diagnosed with cancer and …

Handler – Officer Ben Toberman Taylorville Police Department mourns the passing of retired K9 It is with a heavy heart to announce one of our own has passed away. Echo started with the Taylorville Police Department with K9 Officer Evert Nation in 2007. She worked alongside Ofc. Nation until he took a promotion to Detective and then was placed with …

Died – 3/15/21 Handler – Trooper Thomas Janeczak Massachusetts State Police mourn loss of K9 Tank A State Police K9 has died after a short battle with an infection, the department said Wednesday. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Massachusetts State Police K9 Tank, the longtime partner of Trooper Thomas Janeczak. Tank passed away Monday …

Died 3/12/21 Handler – Cpl. Jonathan Woods Hammond police mourning after K9 dies from cancer Hammond police are mourning the loss of one of their K9 partners, Jett. On Friday, he lost his battle with cancer. He served Hammond for the past seven years with his partner, Cpl. Jonathan Woods. Police said Jett helped the department seize large amounts of …

Died – 3/12/21 Handler – Corporal Hopko Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of retired K9 Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of their retired K9 Eko. On March 12, the sheriff’s office announced Eko’s passing.The office asks everyone to keep Eko’s partner Corporal Hopko and his family in thoughts and prayers. “You were …