K9 Memorials

12/18/20 Retired police K9 Semper Fi, passed away early this morning on December 18th. He was an amazing friend and protector who enjoyed his retired years eating cheese puffs, cheese sticks, and peanut butter. He fought his declining health until the very end. Semper passed on his own terms. We actually had Lap of Love scheduled to come out Monday …

Died 12/18/20 1st Handler – Sgt. Brad Pleiman 2nd Handler – Deputy Frank Bleigh “It is with a broken heart that we announce that on Friday, December 18th at 1530 hours we will allow Colt to visit his special place for the last time. Just about every shift, Deputy Frank Bleigh would take Colt to Shelby Hills to run and …

Bellevue Police Department announced retired K9 unit Jerry passed away.

Died – 12/16/20 Handler – Ofc. Jonathan McEvoy It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of K9 Remi. K9 Remi was a mixed breed of Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd. Remi was born on February 10, 2015, and became one of the youngest members of the Sunrise Police Department in April 2016. Remi was partnered with Ofc. …

Died – 12/15/20 Handler – Matthew McCamey It is with heavy and saddened hearts that we announce the passing of K9 Sig. He passed this morning at the vet’s office from complications of the brain tumor found last week. Please keep his handler Matthew McCamey and his family in your prayers. We will continue with the Drive-Thru Retirement for Duke …

Died – 12/15/20 Handler – Officer Aimee Krzykowski CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Titan on 12/15/20 with the Berlin Police Department. Titan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a hard fought battle with cancer. In October, Titan was diagnosed with an aggressive form of oral cancer. Officer Aimee Krzykowski give her beloved Titan the …

Died 12/15/20 Fort Wayne Police Department announces passing of K9 ‘Zaras’ It is with regret that we inform you that K9 Zaras passed away Tuesday, December 15 at the age of 12. Zaras was born July 26, 2008 in the Czech republic he joined the ranks of the Fort Wayne Police K9 Unit October 19 of 2009. He retired September …

Handler -Officer Moore The Richmond Police Department said goodbye to former patrol K9 Diesel, who died at the age of 11. RPD said K9 Diesel served eight years on the force, working with K9 Officer Moore for nearly five. Police said K9 Diesel was a fixture at many K9 demonstrations. He was also responsible for numerous apprehensions and firearm seizures …

Handler – Officer Shannon Irish Sioux Falls Police: Retired K-9 dies, served city for 7 years The Sioux Falls Police Department announced the death of a retired K-9 in the care of his handler. Rio served the Sioux Falls Police Department for seven years before retiring at home with his handler Officer Shannon Irish on June 6, 2019. A K-9 …

Died – 12/13/20 Handler – Lt. Cheryl Schattschneider The Milwaukee County House of Correction K-9 unit is mourning the loss of retired K9 Phoenix. He suffered from bone cancer and was laid to rest surrounded by family on Dec 13, 2020. K9 Phoenix served on the Unit from 2014-2018. He was trained in finding narcotics and firearms, criminal apprehension, and …