K9 Memorials

Died – 1/11/20 Handler – Officer Scott Andreatta Fayetteville police mourn death of retired K-9 who served for 10 years The Fayetteville Police Department is mourning the death of Asta, a retired K-9 who died Saturday of cancer. Asta was reportedly born in 2007, was sworn in to the police force in 2008 and retired in 2018. Asta served alongside …

Died – 1/10/20 Handler – Officer Jennings Prince William police mourn loss of K9 ‘Diesel’ It is with sorrow we announce the passing of Retired K-9 DIESEL. K-9 Diesel was a loyal partner & faithful companion to Ret. MPO Jennings. They served together from May 2009 until August 2015 and as a team, retired together. K-9 Diesel closed his eyes …

Died 1/10/20 Handler – Officer Rob Armstrong Community Mourns Passing Of K9 Bullet Barnegat Police recently honored the passing of one of their own, K9 Bullet, with an End of Watch ceremony. The department, along with Whiting Veterinary Clinic staff, said goodbye to K9 Bullet at the clinic on Jan. 10, 2020. “It was a solemn day with multiple police …

Died – 1/9/20 From his handler: The last several months Hondo’s health has had many challenges. A few days ago due to those health issues he had started to refuse food. After a meeting with Hondo’s long time vet and others I had to make the extremely difficult decision to let him go. He was no longer the strong, athletic …

Died – 1/9/20 Handler – Master Trainer Daniel Lane C.P.W.D.A. is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Ike who was euthanized on 1/9/20 who worked alongside his partner Master Trainer, Officer Daniel Lane, with the Waterford Police Department. Although this was not a decision Dan or his family wanted for the partner he loved, it was a tough …

Died 1/9/20 Handler – Officer Corey Salvo Peabody PD mourns death of its K-9, Caine Caine, the Peabody Police Department’s bomb-sniffing K-9, died Thursday at age 4 1/2, the department announced on Friday. But the crime-fighting German shepherd on Wednesday will be given the honor of one last ride. Caine’s final ride will start at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15 at …

Handler – Officer Robert Butler The Cleveland Heights Police Department is mourning the unexpected loss of retired K9 Officer Rocky. Rocky was born in 2010 in Germany and joined the CHPD force in 2012. He served the city with “dedication and commitment” alongside his partner Robert Butler for nearly six years. During his service with the department, Rocky made numerous …

Died 1/9/20 Henry County police dog killed in wreck involving tractor-trailer A Henry County police dog was killed Thursday evening when a patrol car and a tractor-trailer crashed on I-75 in Spalding County, authorities said. The incident happened shortly after 7 p.m. near mile marker 206 and shut down the interstate in both directions for hours, the Georgia State Patrol …

Died – 1/8/20

Died – 1/7/20 Handler – Officer James Williamson APD retired bomb-sniffing dog passes away The Albuquerque Police Department announced on Friday that one of its retired K-9 dogs has passed away. Elly “The Explosive Detector Canine” began her career with APD’s bomb squad department in 2007. Elly and her partner, James Williamson, worked together to train and learn how to …