K9 Memorials

Died – 7/29/20 Handler – Deputy Triplett Last week Deputy Triplett had to say “goodbye” to his loyal partner Jett. Jett became a U.S. Marine and served in Afghanistan until he and Deputy Triplett were united in 2013. Jett was a spunky 5-year-old black lab back then. They worked together at the Sacramento International Airport and conducted countless searches. Jett …

Died – 7/29/20 Handler – Sgt Bryant Sad day for our agency. K-9 Amp, who served with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office for six years died today. Amp, who was purchased with funds donated by Cobb EMC (thank you Dan Carmichael!) worked with both Sgt. Bryant and Deputy Fulenwider. When Amp retired in March 2018 he lived with Sgt Bryant and …

Died – 7/29/20 Odisha police mourns the death of a star tracker Odisha police bid a tearful adieu to Tara, one of the best tracker dogs of the force, following her death due to illness on Wednesday. Tara (13), who was posted in Nabarangpur district, had joined the police force (K-9 squad) in May 2009. In recognition of her contribution …

Died – 7/28/20 Handler – Ofc. Strappazon We are sad to announce that a beloved member of our police department suddenly passed away during emergency surgery after learning of a sudden medical condition. K9 Jayda was donated to the Matteson Police Department in 2016. K9 Jayda and her handler Ofc. Strappazon were responsible for many large scale drug and illicit …

Handler – Sgt. Lever Some sad news to report – as retired Reno police service dog Elza passed away. Elza began with the Reno Police Department K9 unit in 2009. She then worked for the regional narcotics unit – helping seize large amounts of illegal narcotics – and related money. In 2010 Elza was awarded for her outstanding work. Elza …

Died – 7/28/20 Handler – Officer Gabe Fuentes Wickenburg Police Department recently announced the passing of former K9 officer Santos. Santos has been a member of the Wickenburg Police Department since December 2012. He died after a brief illness. Santos had recently retired and was living with his human police partner Officer Gabe Fuentes. He was only 9 years old. …

Died – 7/27/20 Handler – Senior Airman Antoine Carr Died – 7/27/20 Incirlik mourns after losing a MWD Defender U.S. and Turkish Airmen from across Incirlik Air Base attended a memorial service to honor the life and service of Buck, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, at the base community center Aug. 7, 2020. Buck passed away despite the …

Died 7/27/20 MWD Rocky H353 Thank you Krystal Ann Tronboll for giving him such a great retirement. We know he will forever love you for making his senior years the best years of his life.

Died 7/27/20 Police K-9 Ciro Passes Away After 8 Years Of Service With Beaver County Sheriff’s Office Police K-9 Ciro passed away today, according to the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office. Ciro served eight years with the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office and won multiple awards, according to the sheriff’s office. “He was surrounded by his family and close law enforcement friends …

Handler – Officer Jeff McGinnis K9 Officer euthanized following medical diagnosis Bono Police Department’s K9 Tango died from euthanasia following the diagnosis of many medical problems causing “a lot of pain.” Chief of Police Michael Parrish says Tango had a failing heart, kidneys, and spine issues. That’s when Chief Parrish, Tango’s handler Officer Jeff McGinnis, and doctors came to the …