K9 Memorials

Died – 9/6/24 Handler – officer John Laudeman Delaware K9 officer dies after brief battle with cancer A K9 officer who had dedicated the past five years to serving the city of Delaware died of cancer on Friday. The Delaware Police Department announced the death of Tyson, a K9 on their force, Friday evening. DPD said Tyson died after a …

Handler – Lt. Brian Cummings Retired Colorado Springs K-9 Diesel remembered for ‘incredible career’ The Colorado Springs Police Department’s K-9 unit had to say goodbye to one of its retired furry friends Friday, as canine Diesel passed away at 14. Diesel served the city of Colorado Springs from 2012 to 2019 as a narcotics detection and patrol apprehension dog. Police …

Handler – Cpl. Clouden Retired Portage County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Felon dies The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of K-9 Felon, whose four paws enforced the laws for more than 8.5 years.K-9 Felon was partnered with Cpl. Clouden in 2014, and retired on March 11, 2022.Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski said K-9 Felon “had a successful career beside …

Police Dog Beau Mourned Moreton District police are mourning the death of Police Dog Beau.PD Beau retired from service in early 2023 to live with his handler Senior Constable Matt Grace and his family.He the Queensland Police Service in 2015 when he was seven weeks old, training with Sen-Constable Grace.Before settling in Moreton, the pair travelled around the state including …

Died 9/5/24 Handler – Sergeant Bryan Baxter The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Paco at the age of 14 years old on 9/5/24. K9 Paco was born in Holland and imported to the Czech Republic before coming to the United States. He served the Madison Police Department with distinction for …

Died 9/5/24 Handler – Deputy Crain K-9 Duc put to rest after sustaining critical spinal injury The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced the End of Watch for K-9 Duc who was put to rest today after sustaining a critical spinal injury. K-9 Duc (pronounced Duke) worked with the sheriff’s office until the end before he was put to rest with …

Died 9/4/24 Handler – Officer Nathan Speelman Dayton Police hold final salute for retired K-9 Zeta at local hospital Dayton Police saying their final goodbyes Wednesday to retired K-9 Zeta.Fellow K-9s and officers from departments across the Miami Valley came out to give Zeta her final salute at the Woodman Drive Animal Hospital.It is with tremendous sadness that we announce …

Died 9/4/24 Handler – BDU Chief Technical Sergeant David I. Turner Jr. New York State Police Announce Death of K9 Cop Lane The New York State Police announced the unexpected death of Canine Lane, a longtime member of the department, in a statement issued Wednesday. Lane had served with his handler, BDU Chief Technical Sergeant David I. Turner Jr., since …

Died – 9/3/24 Handler – Sgt. Mike Armentrout Handler – Officer Ron Emary Chandler police mourn death of retired patrol K-9 Bako The Chandler police community has heavy hearts after they said goodbye to one of their own retired police dogs.K-9 Bako died on Tuesday, police said, but didn’t say how. He spent 10 years with the department, working as …

Died – 8/30/24 Handler – K9 Ofc. Goodwin WWPD retired K9 Farel dies The Walla Walla Police Department is informing the community of the passing of retired K9 Farel. The Belgian Malinois passed away last Friday.Born in Slovakia on March 16, 2011, he traveled to the United States and began his police career in December 2012.Throughout K9 Farel’s career, he …