K9 Memorials

K9 Kona – Alcoa, Tennessee

Died – 4/21/20 K9 Kona served his community with the Alcoa Police Department and had enjoyed his past 5 years retirement. His last moments were spent surrounded by his friends and family. Thank you K9 Kona for your service and dedication.

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K9 Vasco – Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Died 4/21/20 Handler – Jim Knogge Community Correction K9 Vasco made a lot of friends in the community — and possibly a few enemies — but on Tuesday, he saddened a lot of people, not the least of whom was Jim Knogge, his handler.“I got a phone call from my family on Monday,” said Knogge, who is a Tippecanoe County …

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K9 Spike – Coral Springs, Florida

Handler – Officer Scott Levin Coral Springs Police Mourn Passing of K-9 Unit Dogs Who Died Days Apart Within just a few days of each other, two service dogs who proudly served with the Coral Springs Police crossed over the rainbow bridge after their handlers made the painful decision to put them down. As saddened as they were to make …

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K9 Bandit – Coral Springs, Florida

Handler – Officer Eric Jomant Coral Springs Police Mourn Passing of K-9 Unit Dogs Who Died Days Apart Within just a few days of each other, two service dogs who proudly served with the Coral Springs Police crossed over the rainbow bridge after their handlers made the painful decision to put them down. As saddened as they were to make …

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K9 Kyra – Boone, North Carolina

Handler – Detective Lyall The Boone Police Department announced the death of one of their active duty K9’s, “Kyra”, due to a medical condition. K9 Kyra partnered with Detective James Lyall in June 2017 in the Narcotics Division, where they have been instrumental in removing drugs from the streets of Boone, Northwestern North Carolina, and Eastern Tennessee. According to officials, …

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K9 Mike – Fort Bend County, Texas

Died – 4/18/20 Handler – Sgt. Matthew Hricko. Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office mourns death of beloved K9 officer During his service as a deputy in the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, Officer Mike located more than $17,000,000 worth of street drugs and assisted in 300 arrests- and he did it all with a cheerful attitude and wagging tail. Mike …

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K9 Dunga – Beavercreek, Ohio

Died – 4/16/20 Handler – Officer Chris Williams Beavercreek police mourn K9 Dunga The Beavercreek Police Department regretfully announces the passing of former K9 Djunga “DJ”. His partner/handler, was Officer Chris Williams. Our thoughts go out to he and his family as he grieves the loss of his partner.DJ was born in Holland and began his training there to become …

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K9 Zeus – Deshler, Ohio

Died – 4/16/20 Handler – with Chief Brian Robinson Watch ends for Deshler Police Department K-9 Zeus A 4-year veteran of the Deshler Police Department passed away early Thursday. The officer, K-9 Zeus, was partnered with Chief Brian Robinson. Zeus gained attention following his recovery from multiple medical emergencies in February. Chief Robinson was certain that Zeus would need to …

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K9 Renda – Princeton, Illinois

Died 4/15/20 Handler – Officer Erik Sorenson Princeton police K9 passes away after battle with lymphoma The Princeton Police Department announced the passing of their K9, Renda. Police say she passed after a “courageous battle with Lymphoma.” “Renda was assigned to Princeton Police Officer Erik Sorenson and worked as a patrol/drug dog for seven years,” police said in the Facebook …

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K9 Bud – Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Died 4/15/20 Handler – Officer Trisha Saeger Retired Sheboygan police dog Bud died. He worked with the department for almost 10 years. A retired Sheboygan police dog named Bud has died, the department said Wednesday. Bud worked with the Sheboygan Police Department from March 2009 until Dec. 10, 2018, with his partner, Officer Trisha Saeger, the department said in a …

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