K9 Memorials

BCI K9 Hex dead after two months on the job The Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s newest K9 officer Hex is dead after just two months on the job. A BCI spokesperson says on Jan. 22, a veterinarian found heart problems, including a cancerous growth in a ventricle, in the two-year-old yellow lab. The vet said the dog wasn’t in pain, …

Died – 1/31/20 Handler – Officer Jason Degumbia Meriden Mourns K9 Kilo C.P.W.D.A. is sad to announce the passing of K9 Kilo who was partnered with Officer Jason Degumbia with the Meriden Police Department. K-9 Kilo lost a brief battle with cancer. Officer Degumbia noticed K9 Kilo was having some difficulty breathing and had her evaluated by our veterinarian.. After …

Died 1/31/20 Handler – Officer Sower ‘Fun-loving’ Ionia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies Dinar’s death was “completely unexpected,” said Sower, who served as Dinar’s K-9 handler. Sower said the dog wasn’t feeling well on Monday, Jan. 27, and took him to Sterner Veterinary Clinic the next day. “I could tell he was not doing well,” Sower said. Veterinarians believe Dinar …

Died – 1/30/20 Handler – Officer Sean Hanse Romy, Sandy Springs’ first K9 officer, has died The Sandy Springs Police Department is mourning the loss of its first K9 officer, Romy. In a message posted on Facebook Jan. 29 by Officer Sean Hanse and his wife, Nancy Culotta Hanse, Mike Dewald, Hanse’s former K9 partner, announced Romy, a female Belgian …

Died – 1/29/20 Handler – Sgt. Bryan Barnes Former Lorain County Sheriff’s Office K9 Ozzy passes away On Tuesday, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office informed the public that former K9 Ozzy had passed away at the age of12 after a long battle with autoimmune disease. Ozzy was a certified dual purpose Patrol K-9 who served the Sheriff’s Office and his …

Died – 1/29/20 Handler – Officer Craig Spokane Police officer mourns the loss of his K9 companion, Leo With heavy hearts, the Spokane Police Department said goodbye to one of their K9 companions on Wednesday. Leonidas (Leo) began his career with the Police Department’s K9 Unit in 2008. He died at home this week from what appeared to be a …

Died – 1/27/20 Handler – Lt Huesemann Germantown Police Department announces passing of retired K9 Rambo The Germantown Police Department has sadly announced the passing of their retired K9. K9 Rambo retired a few years ago and his health began to decline several months ago. He passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Monday. Rambo was a long-haired German Shepherd Dog …

Died 1/25/20 Handler – Officer Michael Calchi Millville Police Department K9 Chase Dies After Cardiac Complications Millville Police Department (MPD) K9 Chase died on Jan. 25, after he suffered cardiac complications during an event at his department. “While attending a department function, K-9 Chase showed signs of distress,” the MPD said in a Facebook post. “He was immediately transported to …

Died – 1/24/20 Handler – Det.-Const. Wayne King ‘You served with pride:’ Retired Durham police dog Havoc dies A Durham police dog skilled at tracking and apprehending fleeing suspects has died. On Jan. 24, Durham police and K9 handler Det.-Const. Wayne King announced via Twitter that retired police service dog Havoc died peacefully with King and family at his side. …

Died – 1/24/20 Handler – Deputy Dustin Cleveland Police K9 dies after months-long battle with cancer The Hall County Sheriff’s office is in mourning after the passing of one of their beloved K9s, Journey. In a Facebook post, officials wrote Journey, an English Lab, passed away Friday after battling cancer. According to the sheriff’s office, Journey,7, was diagnosed with an …