K9 Memorials

Handler – Sgt. Workman Rest easy K9 Luke …You have earned your wings warrior boy. Nebraska State Police K9 Luke lost his battle with cancer this week. K9 Luke was only 8 years old. K9 Luke joined the Nebraska State Patrol in 2015. He was stationed in Grand Island and was assigned to Sgt. Workman.

Died 4/13/20 Handler – Officer Petra Anderson MCSO K9 SAR Team say goodbye to a loyal partner Montgomery County Sheriffs Office announced Monday they had to say a final farewell to one of their own. On Easter morning Mikro, a German Shepherd assigned to the MCSO K9 SAR Team, passed away due to what his handler believes was a heart …

Died 4/12/20 CWD Dusty was an Explosive Detection Dog who spent his life working the Kuwaiti borders. CWD Dusty had been battling Cancer this past year – but as the warrior he was … he never let it get him down.

Died – 4/11/20 Handler – Sergeant Rolfe Retired K9 Deano passed away today after losing his ability to walk. K9 Deano retired with Sergeant Rolfe and enjoyed life as a retired dog. Sadly he had to make the painful decision – to call Dr. Svoboda who made a house call. K9 Deano previously worked with the Mesa Police K9 Unit.

Died – 4/10/20 1st Handler – Sgt Smietana 2nd Handler – Detective O’Hara Chenango County Sheriff Mourns Loss of Police K-9 Hero “Jeroen” Jeroen had an amazing career, and never wavered in his selfless service to the citizens of Chenango County. After being born in the Netherlands he was purchased from Shallow Creek Kennels. He graduated from the Syracuse Police …

Died 4/7/29 Handler – Deputy Bill Burk OCSD Remembers Retired Police Service Dog, Sando The Orange County Sheriff Department’s K9 Unit is saddened to announce the passing of retired Police Service Dog, “Sando”. Sando was an 11-year-old Belgian Dutch Shepherd. He passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 after a long and successful career with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. PSD …

Died 4/4/20 Handler – Deputy Gutierrez K-9 officer euthanized after attacking his handler in Floyd County. Angus, a K-9 officer assigned to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, was euthanized on Saturday after he attacked his handler and was shot. According to a social media post by the agency, the deputy was trying to load up Angus when the dog turned …

Died – 4/3/20 Handler – Officer Matt Williams K9 Turco was a previous member of the Prescott Valley Police Department. K9 Turco died peacefully in the home of his former handler, Officer Matt Williams. Notable achievements in K9 Turco’s career include locating quantities of marijuana, methamphetamines, cocaine, and heroin, along with hundreds of pieces of drug paraphernalia. But he especially …

Died 4/2/20 Handler – Staff Sgt. Benjamin Tanner Team Hill bids farewell to MWD Bak Hill Air Force Base recently lost a valued member of its team, as Military Working Dog Bak passed away following a battle with cancer. MWD Bak, an all-black German shepherd, worked at Hill for 8.5 years as an explosives detection canine. He died April 2 …

Died – 4-2-2020 Deputy G. McCann The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Seven year old K9 Falco passed away yesterday after a long battle with an injury, and related illnesses, he sustained during a track last year. Falco had an amazing career, and never wavered in his selfless service to the citizens …