K9 Memorials

K9 Leo – Hampton, South Carolina

Died – 7/21/24 Hampton County K-9 suffocates on kennel gate It is with deep sorrow that Hampton County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K9 Deputy Leo. On July 21st, 2024, at approximately 7:05 AM, K9 Deputy Leo was found deceased by his handler. Deputies were dispatched to the handler’s residence, where it appeared that K9 Deputy Leo had accidentally …

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K9 Baxter – Venango, Pennsylvania

Handler – Deputy Ryan Williams K9 Baxter Dies The Venango County mourns the loss of eleven year old retired K9 Baxter. Deputy Ryan Williams and Baxter, a bloodhound was trained for fugitive tracking and search and rescue purposes.The pair visit schools and educational events like the annual Agricultural Safety Day in order to teach students safety techniques when traversing wooded …

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K9 Hunter – Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Died 7/18/24 Handler – Officer Chad Chysna Shrewsbury Police Department’s canine officer passes away Hunter, a 10-year-old German Shepherd who served as Shrewsbury’s canine officer, died unexpectedly Thursday.Hunter was handled by Patrolman Chad Chysna and served the town of Shrewsbury for eight years. He first joined the department in 2016 as an 18-month-old recruit. His role included locating narcotics and …

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K9 Mylo – Stark, Ohio

Died 7/14/24 Handler – Captain Michael Greene Legacy of bravery: Retired Stark County K-9 Mylo dies The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of retired K-9 Mylo, whose four paws enforced the laws for five years.K-9 Mylo’s “distinguished career” alongside Capt. Michael Greene began in 2016, SCSO said.While he played a “crucial role” protecting the Civil Division at …

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K9 Bruce – Harper, Kansas

Died 7/16/24 Handler – Sgt. Scott McCann Law enforcement in Harper, Pratt County mourns death of K9 Officer ‘Bruce’ A K9 with the Harper Police Department and the Pratt Special Response Team (SRT) SWAT Team died Tuesday night due to a medical emergency, the Pratt County Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a Facebook post.The sheriff’s office said K9 Officer Bruce “was …

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K9 Arrak – Osage Nation, Oklahoma

DIED 7/16/24 HANDLER – Sgt. Luey RETIRED K-9 FOR OSAGE NATION POLICE DEPARTMENT DIES The Osage Nation Police Department regrets to inform you of the passing of Retired K-9 Arrak, also known as Arc. Due to unforseen medical complications, the decision to allow Arc to cross the rainbow bridge was made on the afternoon of July 16th.If you can recall …

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K9 Tobi – Connecticut State Police

Died 7/15/24 Handler – Trooper Bruce Lachance Connecticut State Police mourn the death of a retried K-9 with ‘exception skills’ We are deeply saddened by the passing of Retired CT State Police K-9 Tobi #9089, a loyal companion to CT State Police First Class K-9 handler Bruce Lachance #944. K-9 Tobi, at the age of 9, succumbed to severe Gastrointestinal …

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K9 Dargo – York, Pennsylvania

Died 7/15/24 York County officials announce passing of K9 Dargo York County officials are mourning the loss of “an amazing K9.” The Search 93- South Central Pa. Search and Rescue Facebook page posted that K9 Dargo passed on Monday, July 15. “K9 Dargo you were loved by many and our hearts are breaking at the loss of one of our …

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K9 Jax – Bartlett, Tennessee

Died 7/14/24 Bartlett P.D. Mourns K9 Jax Today we lost K9 Jax. He was retired due to medical issues which progressed after his retirement. Please keep the Bartlett Police Department K-9 unit in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of one of their members.

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K9 Kiki – Wabash, Illinois

Died 7/14/24 Handler – Deputy Cheadle K9 Deputy passes away in Wabash County after being found unresponsive Sunday Wabash County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of one of their K9 deputies.Sheriff J. Derek Morgan announced that K9 Deputy Kiki has passed away. The deputy was found Sunday unresponsive by her handler.Kiki served on the Wabash County Sheriff’s office since …

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