K9 Memorials

Died – 3/6/21 Handler – Deputy Chris Indico Sarasota sheriff’s office mourns the loss of K-9 Bryx The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their K9s. K9 Bryx was laid to rest Saturday after a nearly 9-year battle with Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease found in parts of the tropics and southern Europe that is transmitted …

Died – 3/6/21 1st Handler – Officer Ron Knox 2nd Handler – Chief Justin Craig Greenville Police Department to honor service of beloved police dog The Greenville Police Department is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer known for his hard work in the community and affectionate personality. K-9 Officer Rony, a 9-year-old German Shepherd, died Saturday, and the police …

Died – 3/5/21 We announce with great sadness that Grand Traverse Sheriff’s K9 Cade died today. Cade was born November 27, 2015 and began service with the Grand Travers Sheriff’s Office in December 2016 with his handler, Deputy Mike Gray. He specialized in narcotics detection, tracking persons, criminal apprehension, and handler protection. Cade was diagnosed last year with cancer. He …

Died 3/5/21 First Cottonwood Heights K9 officer dies The first K9 officer in the history of the Cottonwood Heights Police Department passed away last week. Storm, whose nickname was Scooby, died March 5 at the age of 14. In a social media post Monday, the department paid tribute to Storm and his seven years on the force. “Storm assisted in …

Died – 3/5/21 Handler – Sgt. Stegall The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has lost one of its own. Deputy K-9 Jango died from cancer last week. The sheriff’s office says Deputy K-9 Jango was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma cancer in December 2020 and worked into February. Jango was an active member of the NHSO K-9 Unit for more than 10 …

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of K-9 Officer Nick. Nick was the K-9 partner of Plymouth Township Police Officer Brad Fox. On the day that Officer Fox was murdered, Nick remained by Brad’s side, even after Nick himself had been shot. Following Nick’s recovery, he went on to live with Brad’s wife Lynsay and their …

Handler – PC Sam Dutton Serving Wiltshire police dog dies A servering Wiltshire Police dog has died, according to a canine charity. PD Chiko’s death was announced by WAGS Retired Police Dogs, who say his death followed a battle with illness. His last reported tasking was to an incident near Salisbury in mid-Febrauary. Handled by PC Sam Dutton, PD Chiko …

Retired K-9 Bobby passes away Retired K9 Bobby was laid to rest today by the Lake Charles Police Department. K9 Bobby served the citizens of Lake Charles with his handler, Cpl. Jacob Pearson, for five years. Bobby was directly responsible for more than 70 criminal apprehensions, and also was certified in narcotics detection and patrol procedures through the National Police …

Died 2/28/21 The Southaven Police Department is sad to announce the passing of Wessel, a 13-year-old Belgian Malinois, passed away on February 28th, 2021, in the company of his former K-9 handler and family. Wessel retired from the Southaven Police Department in October of 2016 after serving the Southaven Police Department for 9 years. After retirement, Wessel spent the remainder …

Handler – Sgt. Park It is with a heavy heart that we have to inform all of you that one of our retired K-9’s was laid to rest this weekend. K-9 Max was one of the finest Police K-9’s to ever serve the East Lansing Police Department. He and Sgt. Park were an ultra-successful K-9 Team and served the City …