K9 Memorials

Handler – Officer Ron Catlin Retired Dallas Police Officer Ron Catlin has just experienced one of the hardest times of his life: saying goodbye to his beloved K9 partner, Barna. Sadly, 11-year-old Barna was recently euthanized after suffering from kidney failure. Test results showed blood in her stomach from the liver, which was most likely cancer. Catlin and Barna had …

Died 1/18/21 Handler – Officer Ron Basher

Died 1/18/21 Handler – Officer Darvin Anderson ‘Being afraid was never in his DNA’ — Brockton police dog Ube dies at just 3 1/2 Brockton police, law enforcement and dog units from around the state gathered Friday to say a final goodbye to Ube, a member of the department’s K9 unit. Ube the shepard mix was 3 1/2 years old …

Handler – Deputy Adam Gibson Died – 1/18/21 “On January 18th I lost my boy Riley along with my partner and friend Adam Gibson. We are still recovering from the tragic events of that night however I wanted to share how wonderful Riley was. He was such a special boy that always inspired me to be better! I will be …

Died – 1/18/21 Handler – officer Jonathan Smith Allentown police mourn K-9 officer Django Allentown police are mourning one of their own, K-9 officer Django, who died from a sudden unexpected illness Monday after serving more than 10 years with the force and was still serving. Django, a Belgian Malinois, was 2 years old when he completed the seven-week training …

Died – 1/17/21 Handler – Officer John Holmes Retired K-9 crosses the rainbow bridge The Martins Ferry Police Department is mourning a loss after receiving the news that retired K-9 Ecko died Sunday. Ecko was 11. Officer John Holmes, Ecko’s owner and former handler, said Ecko passed away peacefully in his arms after a tough battle with cancer. The canine …

Handler – Off. Brian Rems The UMTPBA would like to send our condolences to Off. Brian Rems on the passing of his former partner retired Police K9 “Dex.” K9 Dex worked with Off. Rems from 2010 through 2018 and was cross trained in patrol and narcotics. K9 Dex served the UMPD and our community with dedication and pride in everything …

Handler – Ptl. Mackey It is with very heavy hearts that we report to you that the (Ohio) is mourning the passing of retired K-9 Bo. K-9 Bo was 10 years old. He proudly served alongside his handler, Ptl. Mackey from 2012-2019. K-9 Bo spent his retirement in the love and care of the Mackey family. K-9 Bo was courageous …

Died 1/4/21 Handler – Officer Delatorre K9 Officer Diesel passed away unexpectedly , and he is already greatly missed. Diesel and his handler, Officer Delatorre, made an amazing team and worked many high-profile cases during his lifetime. In 2020 alone, this highly trained and skilled K9 located shell casings in a murder investigation and found evidence in a sea turtle …

Died – 1/15/21 CWD Heky EDD Kuwait gained his warrior wings at 9:24pm on January 15, 2021. We were so happy that Heky was breathing better and it seemed nasal tumor was decreasing. He was doing great. Friday when I came home at lunch. Heky had thrown up all his breakfast and his abdomen was tight. I rushed him to …