K9 Memorials

Died – 4/14/21 Police dog dies after being hit by train while on duty A police dog who had “outstanding successes” has died after being hit by a train. Avon and Somerset Police announced PD Jet’s death “with great sadness” after he was severely injured while on duty yesterday morning (Wednesday, April 14). An force spokeswoman said: “Jet, a six-year-old …

Died – 4/14/21 Handler – Deputy Daniel McClelland Hours after Deputy Daniel McClelland died, his beloved K9 partner Midge also passed. She was 16 years old. Sheriff McClelland and Midge retired in 2016. Midge was certified by the Guinness World Records as the smallest police dog in 2007. She was a narcotics officer with the department.

Died 4/13/21 Handler – Officer Henderson K9 who served Germantown Police Department dies suddenly Dogs are ‘man’s best friend,’ and they also can make a huge impact for law enforcement officers. Tuesday, Germantown Police are mourning the loss of K9 Jinx. She died due to a sudden terminal neurological illness. According to the Germantown Police Department, Jinx served the department …

Died – 4/12/21 Tempe Police Department announces death of 13-year-old K9 The Tempe Police Department is mourning the death of 13-year-old police K9 Nanouc, the department announced on social media on Monday. The department said Nanouc served the City of Tempe with retired K9 Officer Jim Jeffries from 2010-2015. “It is with a very heavy heart that we share with …

Died – 4/12/21 Handler – Officer Jim Jeffries Tempe Police Department announces death of 13-year-old K9 The Tempe Police Department is mourning the death of 13-year-old police K9 Nanouc, the department announced on social media on Monday. The department said Nanouc served the City of Tempe with retired K9 Officer Jim Jeffries from 2010-2015. “It is with a very heavy …

Died – 4/4/21 Handler – Sergeant Michael Lafond CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Kira who was partnered with Officer Michael Lafond of New Milford Police Department. K-9 Kira had recently retired from active duty in January, after 10 years of dedicated service. Kira succumbed to complications following surgery to remove a recently discovered tumor. Kira …

Died 4/9/21 Handler – Officer Darren Carter New Town Police say final goodbye to retired K9 Delphi The New Town Police Department gathered Friday to say one final goodbye to retired K9 Delphi, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Delphi, an 11-year-old Belgian Malinois, served and devoted six years of service to the citizens of New Town, the department and …

Died 4/9/21 The Southaven Police Department is sad to announce the passing of Rex, a 10 year old Belgian Malinois, passed away on today’s date, April 9th, 2021, in the company of both former K-9 handlers and loved ones. Rex retired from the Southaven Police Department in January of 2020 after serving the Southaven Police Department for 8 years. After …

Died 4/9/21 Handler – Sergeant Gregory Keane Massachusetts police dog, K9 Tippett, has passed away The Massachusetts State Police Department announced the passing of K9 Tippett on April 9, following a brief serious illness. Tippet passed surrounded by his beloved family, former handler Sergeant Gregory Keane and family. Tippett became a member of the Massachusetts State Police canine unit in …

Handler – Deputy Fire Marshall Mitch Cady A beloved member of the Manchester Fire Department has died. Retired accelerant detection K9 Wynett died this week. Wynett joined the department as the state’s first municipal accelerant detection K9 in August 2009. She was assigned to deputy fire marshal Mitch Cady for her entire career and worked at hundreds of fire scenes …