K9 Memorials

Died – 12/11/20 It saddens the YCSO K-9 Association to announce the passing of retired patrol K-9 Spike. He touched many hearts and will be missed.

We are saddened by the recent loss of K9 Rasl, who was assigned to the Sacramento International Airport. After a very short diagnosis with an aggressive nasal sarcoma tumor, Rasl crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Rasl will be remembered as a hero who carried his career with intense focus, drive, and strength. We would like to offer our heartfelt thank …

Handler – Cpl. Joe Liddick Pasco Sheriff’s Office pays respects to retired police dog The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to a former police dog that died this month. Retired K9 Ace partnered with Cpl. Joe Liddick during his eight-year run with the department from 2008 to 2016. “K9 Ace will be truly missed,” the Sheriff’s Office wrote in …

Died – 12/6/6/20 Handler – Captain Dave Phillips Weymouth police mourn K9 officer The Weymouth Police Department announced the passing of one of their K-9 officers Monday. K9 Officer Ali died Sunday, he was 12 years old. His partner Captain Dave Phillips said, “For over 11 years, K-9 Ali was a faithful partner and companion. He will truly be missed.” …

Died 12/5/20 Handler – Officer Don Denison The United States Forest Service is mourning the loss of one of their own, Retired K9 Kaliber. Kaliber passed away at home in his handler’s arms on December 5, 2020. Kaliber selflessly served with USFS from 2009 to 2019. He was responsible for finding narcotics, as well as bad guys. For 10 years …

Died – 12/5/20 Handler – Aaron Smith It is with the heaviest of hearts that the Streator Police Department announce that our K9 Fips has crossed over the rainbow bridge Saturday. Fips was an outstanding K9 for this Department, and will always be remembered for the exceptional work that he did. He spent the better part of 9 years with …

Died – 12/5/20 Handler – Sgt. Shawn Craven The Paducah Police Department announced that retired K-9 Huub passed away at his handler’s home on Saturday evening, December 5. Huub joined the Paducah Police force in 2013 and retired in April 2020. His handler was Sgt. Shawn Craven. According to the police department, K-9 Huub had a productive crime fighting career. …

Died – 12/5/20 Handler – Ptl. Harrison It is with very heavy hearts that we report to you that on Saturday December 5, 2020 retired K-9 Vargo (Village of Rio Grande Police Department, Ohio) passed away due to medical issues. Ptl. Harrison and his family are in our thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. K9 Vargo, we thank you for your service …

Died 12/5/20 Handler – Officer Nick Beane Please keep Officer Nick Beane and the Beane family in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare to say goodbye to their beloved K9 Tosca Saturday. Retired K9 Chief Tosca is a decorated member of the US Coastguard MRST. “I always knew this day would come but never knew it would be this …