K9 Memorials

Died – 1/21/20 Handler – Officer Aaron Hanson He was a good boy: Former Omaha police dog Falco dies at 14 A photograph of Omaha police K-9 Falco shows him straining at the leash as his handler desperately tries to put on the brakes. The picture was taken in 2013 by World-Herald photographer Chris Machian during a search for a …

Died – 1/21/20 Handler – , Officer Tony Sanborn K9 Raider became a part of our family in 2010 as Tony’s first partner. He had an incredibly productive two years protecting the citizens of Scottsdale and Tony. He survived being shot while apprehending a suspect in 2012. His story of survival still baffles veterinarians. Against all odds K9 Raider returned …

Died – 1/20/20 Handler – Sgt. J. Luna LPD mourning the loss of K9 officer The Laredo Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their four-legged officers. Yesterday, the police department took to Facebook to announce the passing of K9 Annie who passed away on January 20th due to medical complications. Annie was a Belgian Malinois and had …

Died – 1/20/20 Handler – Officer Tim Crane Pittsburgh Police Announce Death Of Retired K-9 Sonic The Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit is mourning the loss of K-9 Sonic. “It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of retired Pittsburgh Police K9 Sonic,” they announced on Facebook. The police say K-9 Sonic began his service in January of …

Died – 1/17/20 Handler – Officer Justin Shively K9 Lex went into service on January 4, 2010 while working with his partner Officer Justin Shively. The pair worked together in a wide variety of assignments until K9 Lex retired on April 16, 2018. K9 Lex routinely put his life on the line to ensure the safety of both officers and …

Died – 1/16/20 Handler – Officer Erik Johnson Jonesboro K9 Gabo dies It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of JPD K9 Gabo this evening. Gabo served the Jonesboro Police Department for 7 years, since 2012, and was assigned to his handler Inv Erik Johnson the entire time. Gabo was born on 7/1/2011 in Hungary and was …

Died 1/16/20 Handler – Sgt. Sigman Blytheville K9 Rocko dies The Blytheville Police Department said good-bye to one of our own yesterday Retired K-9 Officer Rocko passed away yesterday due to health issues brought on by age. He was tended to by his former handler Sgt. Sigman. K-9 Rocko served the citizens of Blytheville for several years before retiring to …

Military Working Dog Toby was a Hunter for more than 5 years, and although he could be a lazy dog at times, he defended this installation and loved his job! MWD Toby, you touched many hearts, stood watch many hours, and we’d like to thank you for your many years of service. Rest easy MWD Toby. You have earned your …

Died 1/15/20 Handler – Officer Klevos War Dog Memorial Colorado extends our heartfelt condolences to the Anaheim Police Department Department’s K9 Unit and Officer B. Klevos in the passing of K9 Guenther. K9 Guenther passed away in the arms of Officer Klevos at VCA Yorba Regional Animal Hospital in the presence of his family and caring staff members. Officers and …

Retired Amarillo Police Department explosive detection K9 “Karlo” passes away Amarillo Police have announced that retired Amarillo Police Department explosive detection K9 “Karlo” has passed away. Karlo was the Department’s first explosive detection K9, having been trained and certified by the ATF. K9 Karlo began his career in 2009 after being paired with his handler/partner, and completing a 12 week …