K9 Memorials

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 …

Died 12/4/20 Handler – Officer David Rondeau The Monson Police Department is mourning a retired K9 that passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020. The police department announced the passing of retired K9 Storm in a Facebook post early Tuesday evening. K9 Storm, a German Shepherd from the Czech Republic, passed away peacefully by his handler’s side. The police dog …

Died 12/3/20 Handler – Officer Brian Croteau CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Promise with the Enfield Police Department. K9 Promise served with his handler, Officer Brian Croteau, from 2007-2016. K9 Promise had a successful 9 years on the road in the Town of Enfield combating the drug trade. K9 Promise was responsible in locating numerous amounts …

Died – 12/2/20 Handler – Deputy Mark Bellacero Vernon County mourns death of beloved sheriff deputy K-9 Myk Vernon County Sheriff John Spears expressed sadness Wednesday in reporting the untimely death of 10-year-old K-9 Myk. “We extend our most deepest sympathy to Myk’s handler, Deputy Mark Bellacero,” Spears said in statement on the sheriff department’s Facebook page Wednesday. A message …

Died 12/2/20 Handler – Deputy Zaugg Handler – Deputy Terry It is with great sadness WCSO shares the passing of K9 Chase. Chase passed away on December 2, 2020 due to an unexpected medical emergency. During Chase’s career he partnered with Deputy Zaugg and Deputy Terry and served the community of Washington County from 2015 – 2020 as a patrol …

Handler – Officer Carter It is with profound sadness that the Pequea Township Police Department announces the passing of retired K9 Officer Train. Train began his police career at the then Southern Regional PD in 2009 and had a successful 7 year career retiring In 2016. He went on to enjoy retired life with his handler, Officer Carter, and her …

Died – 11/29/20 Handler – Cpl. Akilah Lacey The Pocatello Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of K9 Bart. Bart passed away peacefully from natural causes on Sunday while on-duty, according to police. Bart started on the force in April 2015. Cpl. Akilah Lacey has been his handler for Bart’s entire career. Bart was a highly trained Narcotics and …

Died – 11/29/20 Handler – Officer Darrell Johnson Whether sniffing around at community events or energetically making his rounds at UNLV Police Services, Buster, the department’s beloved police dog, knew how to win people over. Customarily, the 8-year-old springer spaniel would arrive at police headquarters, sprint into each office and “just greet everybody,” lightening the mood, Lt. Paul Velez said …

Died 11/25/20 Handler – Officer Steve Larson Plymouth Police Mourn Loss Of K-9 Officer Plymouth police are mourning the loss of a K-9 officer. Knight, a nine-year veteran of the department, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday. A viewer told WCCO she saw about two dozen squad cars outside of the Plymouth animal hospital where Knight was being treated Wednesday afternoon. Police …