K9 Memorials

K9 Handler – Officer Erik Kraft Jamestown Police Department holds procession for fallen It was an emotional farewell for a Jamestown K9 officer. Members of the police department lined up for a procession outside of their headquarters this morning to remember K9 Officer Promber. The dog died suddenly over the weekend. Jamestown’s mayor says the K9 played a huge role …

Died 7/12/20 Telangana Police’s sniffer dog dies, laid to rest with full honors The police officials, including the DSP in Mahaboobabad district of Telangana, bid a tearful adieu and gave a guard of honor to Leo, a sniffer Labrador of the police department, who died due to illness on Sunday. The four-legged Braveheart had served in the police department for …

Derbyshire Constabulary Dog Section has announced via Twitter that Police Dog Dexter, affectionately known to colleagues as the Werewolf, has passed away. PD Dexter started his career with Essex Police before moving to Derbyshire to fight crime. As affectionate and lovable as he may have been around those who knew and worked with him, PD Dexter was an intimidating sight …

Died 7/11/20 Handler – Deputy Nate Klempa Marshall Co. Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of K9 Spartan The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their K9 officers. K9 Spartan has passed away.dur to cancer. Spartan was a 6-year-old giant schnauzer and a K9 for Marshall County Sheriff’s office. But above all of that, he’s his handler …

Kansas K9 to be euthanized after attack on handler A Kansas sheriff said he has decided to euthanize one of the department’s police dogs after an “unprovoked vicious attack” on its handler. Geary County Sheriff Daniel Jackson posted on Facebook the attack Tuesday involving K9 Krew lasted 90 seconds. The deputy had reached into the kennel in his patrol car …

Died – 7/10/20 Handler – Officer Matt Leatherman We are sorry to share with you the passing of one of our beloved K9 partners just 8 weeks after he was diagnosed with hemangiosar coma. Iggy passed peacefully with his favorite human of all time, his partner Retired Officer Matt Leatherman. K9 Iggy was born 5/17/2009 in Loomis, CA to Fera …

Handler – Officer Thurgood Kaysville K9 ‘Rex’ passes away Members of the Kaysville Police Department along with members of the community are mourning the loss of retired K9 “Rex.” According to Kaysville police, Rex served the community as a K9 officer for seven years, and officers are “absolutely heartbroked” about his passing. Officer Thurgood was Rex’s handler. He says: [Rex] …

Died 7/9/20 Handler – Officer Chris Kofford End of Watch: Beloved K-9 receives ‘final ride’ in law enforcement tribute It is with great sadness we announce the untimely passing of K9 Hank. Hank passed away July 9th, 2020, after a brief battle with a suspected aggressive form of cancer. Hank was only two-and-a-half-years-old. Hank and his handler, Officer Chris Kofford, …

Handler – Sergeant Josh Bedson K9 Niko Euthanized The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Canine Deputy Niko. Today, while being examined for some health issues, Niko was unexpectedly diagnosed with lethal health complications by the veterinary doctors and staff. After discussions about any possible treatments or emergency care, the very difficult decision …

Handler – Deputy Bruce 2-year-old Florida K-9 dies after suffering heart attack The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their K-9 officers.K-9 Fritz had a heart attack over the weekend while he was at home with his family over the weekend, according to officials. He was just two-years-old.“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy …