K9 Memorials

Died 1/2/20 Handler – Deputy Casey Henderson K9 Ava served with the Webster County Sheriff’s Office and was laid to rest after battling serious health issues. Our thoughts and prayers go out to K9 Ava’s partner, Deputy Casey Henderson, fellow officers and family. Thank you K9 Ava for your service. Run free warrior girl – you have earned your wings. …

Died 1/2/20 Plymouth Police Department K9 Odie laid to rest on Jan. 2 Plymouth Police Department K9 Odie retired and was laid to rest on Jan. 2, according to a Facebook post from the city of Plymouth. Odie had ongoing health issue over the past year, the post said. Officers and K9 handlers gathered on Jan. 2 at Northwest Animal …

Died – 1/1/20 Handler – Officer Ronnie France K-9 Pedro was a member of the Gatlinburg Police Department K9 Unit. Please remember his handler Officer Ronnie France and the rest of the Gatlinburg Police Department during this time.

1st Handler – Lieutenant Lowrie then 2nd Handler – Detective Jacob Hopper Polk County K-9 officer passes away from cancer The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of their 11-year-old K-9 Officer, Nasir, according to a Facebook post. Nasir started his duty with the sheriff’s office in 2011 after becoming certified with the National Police Canine Association. He …

Died 1/1/20 Heartfelt condolences to the Blount County K9 Team in their sudden and unexpected passing of K-9 Frodo. K-9 Frodo’s final moments were spent surrounded by family and friends. K-9 Frodo thank you for your bravery, loyalty, and service to not only to your community, but to your handler who we all know you loved so dearly!

1st Handler – Cpl. S. Allen 2nd Handler – Sgt. J. Walden 3rd Handler – Cpl. B. McKinniss PGPD Canine Section Regrets to Announce Passing of Retired K9 Slick K9 Slick came to the Prince George’s County Police Department in 2013 after serving overseas with the United States Marine Corps as an Explosive Ordnance Detection Canine. During his time with …

Died 12/31/19 Handler – Deputy Casey McCoy Sheriff’s Office K-9 Nikki killed in two-vehicle accident Boyle County Sheriff’s Office K-9, Nikki, was killed in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon in Danville. Initial reports indicate that at 2:45 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Boyle County Sheriff’s Deputy Casey McCoy was making a left turn from the Danville Bypass onto Commerce Street …

Died 12/30/19 Handler – PC Emma Grosvenor Tributes after award-winning police dog dies Norfolk and Suffolk’s Police Dog Unit announced that RPD Reiker had “passed away peacefully in his sleep” on Monday, December 30, 2019, aged 10. He served in the West Norfolk area from 2011 until his retirement in February 2019, and remained with his handler after being with …

Died – 12/28/19 Handler – Capt. Scott Waldron Drago, first K-9 of Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, dies It’s been said that all dogs go to heaven. If this is true, the afterlife just got some new police detail. Drago, the first K-9 deputy of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, died of natural causes after becoming ill over the weekend. He …

Died – 12/28/19 Handler – Cpl. Jason Clardy Sheriff’s Office K-9 officer Thor dies after six years of service The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has said goodbye to Thor, a police dog and six-year veteran of the department. Thor, a 7 1/2-year-old German shepherd from Slovakia, was euthanized Dec. 28 because of kidney issues, Sheriff Dave Marshak said. The dog …