K9 Memorials

Died 10/24/19 1st Handler – Sgt. Jay Loschen (2008-2012) 2ND Handler – Sgt. Mike Cervantes (2012-2017) Urbana PD mourns loss of K9 officer It is with a heavy heart the Urbana Police Department had to say goodbye to one of their own Thursday. Mike Cervantes, a Sergeant and previous K9 handler, took his retired partner Hunter on one last squad …

Handler – Officer Stephen Whetstone It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of K9 Harley. He was an active member of the Rolling Meadows Police Department from July 2008 until his early retirement in December of 2012. During that time, he was more than just my partner, but became a member of my family. In retirement he …

Smyrna Police mourn the loss of a K9 officer Smyrna Police will be memorializing one of their K9 officers on Friday at 10:00am. K9 Renzo passed away recently, and he will be recognized with a memorial service at Smyrna’s Fire Station 1 on Enon Springs Road. “We appreciate Renzo’s service and he will be truly missed by his family and …

Died 10/23/19 Handler – Officer Steven Murphy Weymouth mourns death of retired police dog Bandit A retired Weymouth police dog who served with the department for six years has died. Bandit, a German shepherd who joined the department in 2011, was euthanized Wednesday morning, according to the department. He was 9½ years old. Hundreds of people left comments on Facebook …

Died – 10/22/19 Ozaukee County K-9 dies following 10 years of service An Ozaukee County K-9 died Tuesday following 10 years of service. According to a post from the Cedarburg Police Department Facebook page, Jake the dog was surrounded by family when he died at his home in Cedarburg. Jake was recently diagnosed with lymphoma and retired as a K-9 …

Handler – PC Stewart Rae Beloved Police Scotland dog Buck passes away after short battle with cancer A popular Scots police dog has sadly passed away. Devastated officers at Dumfries and Galloway today shared the tragic news that Buck the German Shepard had died following a short battle with cancer. The pup was diagnosed with terminal cancer back in August …

Died 10/22/19 Handler – Officer Jay Durgin Kittery’s popular K9 Emma has died A German shepherd that sniffed for narcotics, delighted seniors and comforted school children, police K-9 Emma died Tuesday at age 15, said Emma’s police partner, officer Jay Durgin. A third-generation Kittery resident, raising a family in the house he grew up in, Durgin serves as the town’s …

Died – 10/21/19 Handler – Deputy McCoy Franklin County Sheriff’s office suddenly looses K9 to cancer

Died – 10/20/19 Henderson Police Department K9 Winston Dies Of Sudden Illness Henderson Police Department (HPD) K9 Winston died unexpectedly from an acute medical condition on Oct. 20, according to his department. K9 Winston, an Irish-born, three-year-old Springer Spaniel, joined HPD in November of 2017, the department said in a Facebook post. “Winston passed away after an unexpected and sudden …

Died 10/19/19 Handler – Officer Brad Barrientos Longtime Winona police dog was part of community, has died Neko, a police dog with the Winona Police Department for nine years, died Saturday at the age of 11½. His death isn’t simply a loss felt by his partner, his family or the department. It’s one that is experienced by the entire community. …