K9 Memorials

Died – 9/10/20 Retired RPD K9 passes away at 16 Rockford Police Officers mourn the loss of their former four-legged companion, Reggie, who died at age 16. Reggie worked for Rockford Police from the spring of 2006 until the summer of 2015. He passed away Thursday afternoon. “He definitely enjoyed his five years of retirement,” Rockford Police tweeted.

Died 9/10/20 K9 and suspect killed in officer-involved shooting A man and a police K-9 were both killed Thursday afternoon after a shootout between the man and officers, Gwinnett County police said. Gwinnett police Cpl. Collin Flynn said officers were investigating gang activity in the 1000 block of Willow Trail Parkway when they found a stolen vehicle with two people …

Died 9/9/20 Handler – Officer Allenbaugh Ross mourns death of K9 Jimy following emergency surgery Ross police say a member of its K9 unit died unexpectedly following emergency surgery on Wednesday. “Jimy was a great and valuable member of this department and will be sadly missed,” police officials said in an announcement posted on social media. “Please keep Officer (Justin) …

Died 9/8/20 Handler – Officer Justin R. Vause Selma Police K-9 ‘Major’ Dies Unexpectedly The Selma Police has announced the passing of K-9 Major. The death occurred Tuesday afternoon. “It is with a heavy heart we report the passing today of Selma Police K-9 Major,” Chief W.M. Thomas said in a prepared statement. “Major had served the Town of Selma …

Died – 9/8/20 Retired K9 Lucian Cole has passed away. Rest easy K9 Lucian – We won’t forget you.

Died – 9/6/20 Handler – Officer Cathy Swearingen Pittsburgh Police Announce Death Of Retired K-9 Bazer The Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit is mourning the loss of K-9 Bazer. “It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of retired Pittsburgh Police K9 Bazer,” they announced Monday on Facebook. The K-9 died on Sunday at the age of 13, …

Died – 9/6/20 1st Handler – Officer Robert Franks 2nd Handler – Officer Ernie Garcia Beloved retired Chino Police canine ‘Dre’ dies Retired police K-9 officer Dre, who spent seven years with the Chino Police Department before his retirement in 2016, died Sunday just weeks before his 13th birthday. “Police canines serve a vital role in protecting our community and …

Retired Kendall County Police Dog Dies It’s with the heaviest of hearts we report the recent passing of one of our retired K9 Deputies, Luke. K9 Luke started his career with the Sheriff’s Office on December 17th, 2010 with his handler Deputy DeCamp. Luke retired from the Sheriff’s Office last July after 9 years of dedicated service to the Sheriff’s …

Died – 9/4/20 Handler – Officer Smith West Jordan police mourn death of recently retired, highly decorated K9 officer K9 Officer Duke answered more than 1,100 recorded deployments in a 7 year period before he retired last year. West Jordan Police Department said their former pup passed away on Friday night. Officers that worked with Duke celebrated his accomplishments and …

Died – 9/3/20 Handler – Deputy Gibson On August 27, 2020, K9 Barry (0K96) was taken into the veterinarian after his handler noticed he was not his usual rambunctious self. After being seen by several caring veterinarians and specialists, he was diagnosed with Pheochromocytoma (a rare form of cancer; tumor attached to the Adrenal Gland). Due to the location of …