K9 Memorials

K9 Ciko – Shelby, North Carolina

Died – 7/3/19 Past Handler – Officer Tim Brackeen Beloved Shelby K-9 passes away A Shelby K-9 whose handler was killed in the line of duty nearly three years ago passed away on Wednesday. “We laid to rest perhaps the most significant dog of our lives. He was a hero, a warrior, bred and trained to serve without feelings of …

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K9 Evie

Died 7/3/19 Handler – PC Duncan Gray Retired police dog Evie dies The German shepherd was retired in November on medical grounds after six years of ‘loyal and dedicated’ service with the force alongside her handler PC Duncan Gray. The Jersey Police Dogs Twitter account announced that Evie had died on Wednesday. In a tweet, they said: ‘It is with …

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K9 Bard – Dexter, Missouri

Died – 6/30/19 Handler – Officer Thomas Forkum Dexter Police K-9 dies from infection The Dexter Police are mourning the loss of one of their own following the death of police canine Bard. Bard underwent surgery on June 27 to remove a piece of metal from his paw. The surgery went well, according to a statement by the department, and …

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K9 Koda – Arlington County, Virginia

Died 6/29/19 RIP: Arlington says goodbye to two K9 officers Arlington County Police said goodbye to two of its most loyal officers Saturday: K9 Charly and K9 Koda. Police say the two dogs both served the department from 2007 to 2015. They ask the public to keep the K9’s handlers in your thoughts.

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K9 Charly – Arlington County, Virginia

Died 6/29/19 RIP: Arlington says goodbye to two K9 officers Arlington County Police said goodbye to two of its most loyal officers Saturday: K9 Charly and K9 Koda. Police say the two dogs both served the department from 2007 to 2015. They ask the public to keep the K9’s handlers in your thoughts.

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K9 Dibbs – Manchester, Connecticut

Died – 6/29/19 Handler – Officer Robert Johnson Retired Manchester P.D. K9 Dibbs Passes CPWDA is sad to announce that Officer Rob Johnson former retired Manchester police K9 Dibbs, was euthanized today because of declining health. He made the tough decision and the right one to stop his partner’s suffering. Officer Johnson and K9 Dibbs competed in the 2011 Police …

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K9 Minko – Creston, Iowa

K9 Minko – Creston, Iowa 1ST Handler – Officer Jared Auten 2nd Handler – Officer Jayrd Merritt Creston Police reports death of retired K9 Minko The Creston Police Department has announced the passing of retired K9 Minko. The police department said that K9 Minko was a German Shepherd born in 2009 and had started with the Creston Police Department in …

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K9 Baxter – Connecticut State Police

Died – 6/27/19 Handler – Detective Paul Makuc CT State Police mourn loss of K9 Baxter Members of the Connecticut State Police are mourning the loss of one of its four-legged officers who worked hundreds of fire scene and found countless essential items of evidence that led to arson convictions. Baxter was born on Sept. 26, 2006. He joined the …

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K9 Ryker – Missoula, Montana

Died 6/27/19 Handler – Officer Mike Kamerer K9 police dog’s passing mourned Ryker, the mischievous yet fierce Missoula police K9, was likened to a 2-year-old with attention deficit disorder. He loved people, especially children, but was also known to take down felony criminal suspects upon command with his lockjaw-like mandibles. Ryker was certified for SWAT searches, helicopter drops and federal …

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