K9 Memorials

K9 Kody – Bloomfield Township, Michigan

Died 2/11/21 Handler – Officer Angela Carlson Police department mourns loss of K-9 Kody A Bloomfield Township police dog who retired last year as he continued treatment for cancer has died. K-9 Kody, a German Shepherd, died Feb. 11, just a few weeks before his ninth birthday. A social media post by the Bloomfield Township Police Department states: “The Bloomfield …

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K9 Rico – Loves Park, Illinois

Died – 2/11/21 Handler – Sgt. Erik Meadors After six years of service, K9 Rico with the Loves Park Police Department dies Loves Park Police Department K9 Rico died on Thursday night after he served on the force alongside handler Sgt. Erik Meadors. Loves Park Police Officers were with Rico during his final moments. Rico spent the last years of …

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K9 Juma – Wood County, Texas

In July 2018, Juma and Constable Kelly Smith became partners and best friends when she was donated to Wood County by K9 Officers (www.K9officers.org). K9 officers, a non-profit organization was formed by Rocky and Shannon Smith to provide police K9s, handler training and equipment to law enforcement agencies. They probably had no idea the impact they would make on the …

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K9 Dash – Dyfed-Powys, Wales

Died – 2/10/21 Dyfed-Powys Police mourn the loss of canine colleague RPD Dash The force has confirmed RPD Dash passed away on February 10, aged 11. A police spokesman said: “It is with heartfelt sadness that we report the sad passing of RPD Dash who passed away peacefully yesterday surrounded by his human family. “RPD Dash served with Dyfed-Powys Police …

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K9 Dozer – Racine, Wisconsin

Died – 2/9/21 Handler – Officer Melby It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of retired Racine Police K9 Dozer. This afternoon Dozer passed away with his family by his side at age 11. K9 Dozer worked for Racine PD from 2012 until he retired two years ago. For years Dozer risked his life and did everything …

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K9 Nevo – North Fayette Township, Pennsylvania

North Fayette Township Police Department K9 Nevo Dies It was learned on Tuesday that the North Fayette Police Department’s K9 Nevo died. The news caused other departments to send their condolences to the officers of the North Fayette Township Police Department, including the Findlay Township Police Department. “It is with great sadness today that we learned of the passing of …

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K9 Rony – MWD

Handler – Hailey Goetz MWD Rony has passed away It is with heavy heart that we share that program member, U.S. Air Force (R) MWD “RONY V362”, has passed away from health complications. Rony honorably served with the 366th Security Forces Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho , from 2013 – 2020. Rony came into our program last …

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K9 Dona – MWD

EOW: MWD Dona1 P037, USN, CNRSW, EDD AUG2007- 09FEB 2021 MWD Dona came to 32nd st in Oct of 2009 as part of the massive Securitas mess. She had serious outing issues, but had super drive and a brilliant nose. Her and I spent alot of time after my knee injury, just hanging out in her kennel, do ball and …

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K9 Rocky – Reading, Pennsylvania

Handler – Officer Joshua Frost It is once again with great sadness that we post the passing of a Reading hero K9. Rocky was among the first three selected to restart the Reading K9 Unit. He was handled by FTO Joshua Frost, and specialized in patrol and explosive detection. Rocky is now the final K9 to pass from the 2008 …

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K9 Sophie – Richmond, Virginia

Died 2/5/21 It is with heavy hearts we ask you to join us in remembering the life and service of retired Richmond Police K-9 “Sophie”. Sophie peacefully passed away in the presence of her loving family on February 5th, 2021. Sophie was a 15 year old, gentle Labrador Retriever whose excellent nose dedicated 5 years of service to aiding the …

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