K9 Memorials

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 …

Died – 7/26/20 Handler – Corporal Matt Widger Pasadena Police Canine Dies A police dog that aided the Pasadena Police Department for nearly 10 years died Sunday, according to Lt. William Grisafe. Nico had been partnered with Cpl. Matt Widger for the past eight years. Widger noticed Thursday that Nico developed a cough and took him to the veterinarian. Although …

Died 7/24/20 Handler – Officer Eric Steiner Cape Girardeau police gathered to pay final respects to K-9 Dallas Members of the Cape Girardeau Police Department gathered on Friday morning to pay their final respects to K-9 Dallas. Patrolman Eric Steiner escorted Dallas into a veterinarian office using a specialized canine carrier because the K-9 was unable to walk on his …

Died – 7/23/20 Handler – Cpl. James Casey K-9 Kerel died at home Thursday surrounded by his family and partner Cpl. James Casey, following 8 years of service with the agency. The German Shepherd was 9-years-old. K-9 Kerel was having difficulty breathing a few days ago. X-rays showed the dog had late-stage cancer, which had already spread, undetected, from his …

Died 7/22/20 Handler – officer Gene Votruba Former CCPD K9 officer Ares passes Crescent City Police Chief Richard Griffin announced July 22 the passing of retired K9 officer Ares. “K9 Ares served this community well for several years and was able to enjoy retirement as much as he could, but in the end there were too many medical issues with …

The Portland Police Bureau K9 Unit would like to take a moment to recognize the passing of retired K9 Bravo. Bravo came to the K-9 unit in 2011 from a breeder in Snohomish, Washington. Bravo quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with while racking up 165 captures in his 6 year career. Bravo was forced into retirement …

Died – 7/21/20 Handler – Chief Juzwick The Mt. Oliver Borough Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Nico. The department announced the death of the police dog. A picture with the post calls Nico “a true blue hero.” We mourn with Chief Juzwick, his family and the entire Mt. Oliver Police Department on the passing of K-9 Nico.