K9 Memorials

It is with a heavy heart we share the news of the recent passing of retired K9 Heinz. He served our community with distinction from 2011 until he and his handler retired in 2017. The name Heinz paid homage to his handler’s home roots in Pittsburgh, PA. One noteworthy case in K9 Heinz’s career was when he apprehended a suspect …

Died 2/25/21 Handler – Deputy Tyler Bos Osceola County K-9 dog will be missed Man’s best friend or man’s best co-worker? Hunter, the K-9 unit for the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office based in Sibley, was both, which made saying goodbye a little harder when he died unexpectedly on Feb. 25.“He was just overall a wonderful dog,” said deputy Tyler Bos, …

Died – 2/25/21 Handler – Officer Greg Kirby OFFICER TOBY, BELOVED K9 PROTECTOR AT UNA IN FLORENCE, HAS DIED Beloved K9 Officer Toby at the University of North Alabama has died, the university announced Friday. Toby worked to protect the university and community since 2011. His Thursday death after a brief illness came just two days before what would have …

Died – 2/25/21 Handler – Officer Aaron Haller Duluth Police K9 Shot and Killed Duluth Police Department responded to a domestic abuse call Thursday night, which led to shots being fired and a police K-9 being killed. On Thursday at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a residence on the 2300 block of West Fourth Street on a domestic abuse …

Died – 2/24/21 Handler – Officer Erik Forseth Retired K-9 dies after 9 years of service with Pembroke Pines PD The Pembroke Pines Police Department announced on Wednesday that Officer Erik Forseth decided to euthanize Aksel, a retired K-9 and his partner of nine years. Aksel was suffering from health complications caused by his advanced age, police said. During his …

Died 2/25/21 Handler – Officer Ken Murphy It is with deep sadness the Weymouth Police Department must announce the passing of K-9 Zekk this afternoon. Zekk was 7 years old. Officer Ken Murphy made the courageous decision to allow Zekk to pass with dignity and honor. “K9 Zekk (Zeek) was a Belgium Malinois mix, born in Hungary January 10, 2014, …

Died 2/24/21 Handler – Deputy Kenneth Nardelli PSCO say goodbye to K9 Nico We are heartbroken tonight at the loss of one our own PSCO Family members. We are heartbroken as we say goodbye to K9 Nico, a 6.5-year-old Belgian Malinois with nearly 5 years of service with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. While awaiting biopsies to determine malignancy of …

Died 2/22/21 Handler – Specialist Richardson Sad to report that retired K9 Coen passed away yesterday. Coen retired several years ago and has spent the past few years living the good life at home with his handler, Specialist Richardson. During Coen’s many years at the PD he kept us, and much of the NKY community safe. Rest easy buddy. We …

Died – 2/22/21 Handler – Cpl. Greg Radiger Former Michigan City police dog Apollo dies Apollo, a retired Michigan City Police Department K-9, will be remembered for his years of patrolling the community and rushing to residents’ aid, police said. On Tuesday the police department announced that Apollo died Monday from an unexpected medical condition. “Everyone at the Michigan City …

Died 2/21/21 Handler – Officer A. Smith Sullivan Police K9 passes away from pre-existing health condition The Sullivan Police Department lost its first K9 unit on Sunday. A Facebook post says officers found out he had an undiagnosed pre-existing condition. “Renzo had just started his first week of K-9 training with Officer A. Smith,” says SPD. “Renzo showed signs of …