K9 Memorials

Died – 2/10/20 Handler – Btian Dyer Albany PD mourns loss of retired K9 The Albany Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its retired K9 officers. Red was a K9 officer in the Albany Police Department from 2009 to 2018. He was named after the late Officer Frank “Red” Castle, who was killed in the line of …

Died – 2/9/20 Handler – Sgt. Donovan Flint Twp. Police Department former K-9 officer passes away Sad news to report from the Flint Twp. Police Department. Former K-9 Gunner has passed away from complications related to old age on Sunday, February 9th. K-9 Gunner retired on August 1st, 2018, but prior to that was partnered with Sgt. Donovan for more …

Died – 2/8/20 Handler – Todd Thompson Castle Rock Police Department says goodbye to K-9 officer The Castle Rock Police Department (CRPD) has lost a member of its family. According to a CRPD Facebook post, K-9 Officer Ronin died Saturday due to “unforeseen health complications.” Ronin started with the department in Aug. 2014 with his partner, Officer Todd Thompson, according …

Handler – handler Cpl. Teddy Wielichoski K9 Sheba Mourned The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office regrets to announce the untimely passing of K9 Sheba. K9 Sheba was a 7-year-old German Shepherd who served the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office for three years as a narcotics dog. K9 Sheba was a rescue dog from the Throw Away Dogs Project, an organization that rescues …

Died – 2/7/20 Handler – Officer J. Lombardo Police mourning loss of K9 Klaus Santa Barbara Police Department on Saturday announced the sudden death of police K9 Klaus. The German Shepherd was partnered with Santa Barbara Police Officer J. Lombardo. The dog experienced a medical emergency Feb. 7 and was immediately taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment, Anthony Wagner, …

Died – 2/7/20 Handler – Mark Daniels RMWD Aura N679 It’s with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Retired MWD Aura N679. Rmwd Aura served honorably in the US Marine Corps alongside her handler Mark Daniels. Together in 2013, MWD Aura and Mark deployed to Afghanistan, but their tour was cut short when both Aura and Mark …

Died – 2/7/20 Handler – Sgt. Darin Morgan K-9 Officer Kilo passed away after a brief battle with cancer. K-9 Kilo served with the Norman Police Department and handler Sgt. Darin Morgan for 9 years. K-9 Kilo was well-known for his work in the schools with kids and working drug interdiction with his handler. During his years of service, K-9 …

Died 2/7/20 Handler – Warrant Officer Tertius Neethling Port Alfred police mourn the loss of “one of their own” Despite being kicked and attacked by his suspects, he always managed a successful arrest. That’s how Port Alfred police remembered their K9 colleague, Bonzo, who faithfully served the South African police service for six years. The 11-year-old Rottweiler was donated to …

Died – 2/7/20 Handler – Sgt. Brown Retired Kansas City Police Department K-9 officer passes away The Kansas City Police Department said retired K-9 Clint died on Friday. Clint retired in 2017 after a 10-year career with the department. “He lived out his retirement at home with his friend and partner, Sgt. Brown,” KCPD tweeted. “Rest in peace, good boy.”

Calgary police dog dies 1 month before retirement A Calgary police dog has died after nearly seven years on the force in patrol and drug detection roles, just one month before retirement. “Max was an extremely social and affectionate German shepherd who loved to meet everyone,” Calgary police said Monday in social media posts to Twitter and Facebook. “Max will …