K9 Memorials

K9 Spencer – Multnomah County, Oregon

Died – 6/5/19 Handler – Deputy O’Donnell Retired Multnomah County K-9 passes away; 8-year career included 1,700 drug finds A retired Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office K-9 has died. The sheriff’s office reported Wednesday that K-9 Spencer had passed away. Spencer and his handler Deputy O’Donnell had been a team since 2012 and were the MCSO’s Narcotics Detection Team. During his …

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K9 Storm – Berks County, Pennsylvania

Handler – Deputy Henry Berks County Sheriff’s Department mourns loss of K9 Officer Storm A Police K-9 took his final steps after a life dedicated to service, fighting crime and loyalty to his partner. Berks County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Storm was put to rest after a long battle with cancer. Berks County Deputy Sheriff Scott Henry led his trusty partner …

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K9 Baxter – Tigard, Oregon

Died – 6/3/19 1st Handler – Officer Jackson 2nd Handler – Sergeant Odam Retired Tigard police K-9 passes away A beloved retired K-9 with the Tigard police department passed away on Monday. Police said K-9 Baxter died peacefully Monday morning with his favorite Kong toy still in his mouth and surrounded by loved ones.K-9 Baxter served Tigard police for eight …

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K9 Draco – Aurora, Colorado

K9 Died – 6/1/19 Handler – Officer Matt Green Aurora police mourn passing of K-9 The Aurora Police Department has announced the passing of a beloved K-9, Draco. A spokesperson for the department says Draco was found to have an aggressive form of brain cancer on Thursday, and he was rushed to VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital for treatment. The …

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K9 Jordan – Daviess County, Kentucky

Died – 5/31/19 Handler – Deputy Russ Day K9 Jordan passes Daviess County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) lost a loyal member of its team on Friday morning as Deputy K-9 Jordan was put to rest after suffering from lung cancer. Jordan was a key component of DCSO for three years, serving dual purposes in drug and narcotics detection and patrol work. …

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K9 Kroc – Greenville County, South Carolina

Died – 5/29/19 Handler – Officer Tim Miller Greenville County’s longest-serving K-9 has died; emotional ‘last call’ recorded The longest-serving K-9 at the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office was remembered Friday with a moment of silence and a last call. K-9 Kroc died Wednesday, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Since his 2017 retirement, Kroc had lived with his former handler, Tim …

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K9 Lou – Floyd County, Georgia

Former Floyd County Police K9 dies A former Floyd County Police Department K9 has passed away. The department posted a photo on its social media pages of former K9 Officer Lou, saying the officers are mourning the loss. Lou served with Floyd County Police from 2006 until 2011.

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K9 Dano – Johns Creek, Georgia

Died – 5/26/19 Handler – Sgt. James Zebley Johns Creek Police K-9 laid to rest after memorable career K-9 Dano had a reputation as one hard-working dog. His final shift before retirement underscores that. In January 2017, Dano and partner, Sgt. James Zebley, were responding to a report of a stolen vehicle and, when the suspect jumped out the back …

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K9 Kaleb – Queensland, Australia

Died 5/26/19 Handler – Sergeant Trevor O’Neill Tragedy as police dog dies chasing break and enter suspect It is with extremely heavy hearts that the Queensland Police Service can confirm the death of a serving police dog in Harristown earlier this morning. Shortly before 1.30am, Police Dog (PD) Kaleb and his handler were responding to a break and enter in …

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K9 Rebel – Struthers , Ohio

Handler – Officer Jason Murzda Retired Struthers K9 passes away A retired K-9 who served in Struthers for 10 years has died of natural causes, officials say. Rebel served with Struthers police from 2007 to 2017. His handler, Jason Murzda, described Rebel as “one of a kind.” The Struthers police department released a statement on their Facebook page: “We are …

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