K9 Memorials

K9 Rocco – Visalia, California

Died 10/16/19 Tulare County police dog killed after chasing rabbit A procession of Tulare County sheriff’s deputies transported the body of a fallen K9 deputy to a local veterinarian on Wednesday night. K9 deputy “Rocco” was hit and killed by a car on Avenue 328 in Visalia, according to sheriff’s officials. Rocco and his handler stopped for a bathroom break …

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K9 Bessie – New London, Connecticut

Handler – Officer Jeffrey Nichols It is with a heavy heart that CPWDA announces that Officer Jeffrey Nichols retired K9 partner Bessie of the New London Police Department passed away at the age of 13. K9 Bessie was a member of the CPWDA joining on 10/16/13 and were members in 2013, 2015, 2016 2017 & 2018 K9 Bessie will be …

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K9 Azeus – Palmview, Texas

Died – 10/11/19 Handler – Cpl. Cosme Muñiz III Palmview police in mourning beloved K-9 Officers from across the Rio Grande Valley, despite the brisk weather, lined up Friday afternoon in front of the parks and recreation center here to honor one of their own: retired K-9 officer A’zeuz. A’zeuz’s partner, Cpl. Cosme Muñiz III of Palmview, approached his wife, …

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K9 Titan – Galloway, New Jersey

Died 10/9/19 Handler – Sergeant First Class Kevin Welsh Titan, Popular Retired Galloway Police K-9, Passes Away A retired Galloway police dog passed away, the K-9 unit announced Wednesday. Titan served with the Galloway Township Police Department from 2011-17. Titan worked with Sergeant First Class Kevin Welsh. He was popular in the Galloway community. Everyone looked forward to his demonstrations …

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K9 Sampson – Marion County, Indiana

Died 10/9/19 Marion County K9 officer dies after breaking leg The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their K9s. The department announced Thursday that K9 Sampson died unexpectedly while on the operating table. Sampson was injured on Wednesday while exiting his handler’s vehicle. He was taken in for surgery for the broken leg when he …

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K9 Ari – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Died 10/7/19 Handler – Sergeant Logan Hanley Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit Mourning Loss Of Ari Pittsburgh Police retired K-9 Ari has died. The Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit announced Monday on Facebook that retired K-9 Ari died Oct. 7 at the age of 6 years old. The dog served from May 14, 2014, to Sept. 17, 2018. He spent retirement with …

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K9 Endy – St. Petersburg, Florida

Handler – Officer Jeremy Krzysiak Retired Florida K-9 dies after battle with liver cancer The St. Petersburg Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Endy, who passed away after losing his battle with liver cancer. Endy worked as a drug-sniffing dog for the department 2008-2015 alongside his handler, K-9 Officer Jeremy Krzysiak. The department says during his service, Endy …

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K9 Baks – Moorseville, North Carolina

Died – 10/2/19 Handler – Josh Barlow K9 ‘Baks’ with the Mooresville Police Department passes away unexpectedly Tragic news out of Mooresville Thursday morning as the Mooresville Police Department said goodbye to one of their own. Recently retired K9 “Baks” passed away unexpectedly Wednesday night, the police department announced on their Facebook page. “Please keep Baks’ home and former work …

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K9 Blitz – Durham, Canada

Handler – Detective Constable Wes King Retired DRPS K9 officer Blitz has died Durham police have lost one of their own. Retired K9 officer Blitz died with his handler Detective Constable Wes King and his family beside him. Blitz served the Durham Region for 10 years, helping arrest more than 100 criminals and finding dozen suffering from mental health issues, …

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K9 Ully – Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Handler – Officer Jason Koening Manitowoc Police mourn loss of retired K9 Manitowoc Police say retired Police K9 Ulrich vom “Ully” Steinig Tal has passed away. According to Manitowoc Police, Ully joined the force in May 2011 and served until March 31, 2017. Ully was partnered with Officer Jason Koening. Police say Ully worked as a dual purpose K9 that …

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