K9 Memorials

Handler – Sgt. Travis DeBarge Jackson Co. Sheriff’s K-9 dies suddenly It has been a sad day at the sheriff’s office today. Benny, one of our police service dogs succumbed to a recent and sudden illness. Benny was a massive beautiful German Shepherd who loved to work every day. He didn’t have a mean bone in his body. He and …

Died 5/9/19 Handler – Sheriff Billy Hancock K-9 Roscoe Chasing Bad Guys in Heaven Sheriff Billy Hancock and the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office are mourning the loss of one of their own. On Thursday, May 9, 2019, K-9 Roscoe, a four-year-old Bloodhound, died unexpectedly of natural causes. K-9 Roscoe began working for the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office in 2015 after …

Died – 5/9/19 Memorial held for police K9 named after Maine Township child A memorial service was held this week for a Cook County Sheriff’s Department K9 named in honor of a Maine Township child who was killed in 2007. Melanie, a bloodhound that began working with the sheriff’s department in 2008 when she was just 7 months old, died …

Died – 5/8/19 Johnstown police dog diagnosed with cancer receives end of watch call It was a tough day for a local police department, as officers had to say goodbye to one of their own, a partner who protected and served the city of Johnstown. Canine unit Sarge was euthanized Wednesday after developing fast-progressing cancer just a short while ago. …

Handler – Janson Wong Hero police dog who saved woman’s life dies A police dog who served for the Gloucestershire Constabulary has sadly died. PD Max had served for seven years, doing his duty for the South West. During his tenure, Max was hailed for his heroism and courageous handling of the job – receiving plaudits in the national newspapers. …

Handler – Sgt. Vivian Halton police K9, Parker, dies weeks after retirement Halton police took to Twitter to announce some sad news — one of their recently retired Police Service Dogs has died. “We are devastated to share that our universally loved PSD Parker has passed, and our thoughts are with his best friend and handler, Sgt. Tara Vivian,” the …

Died – 5/8/19 Handler – Detective D. Kagel Virginia Beach Police Department mourns loss of accomplished K9 The Virginia Beach Police Department is mourning the loss of an accomplished interdiction K9. Rex passed died on Wednesday, May 8. Rex and his partner and handler, Detective D. Kagel, started out in Special Investigations in October 2008. During their career, they helped …

Former RRPD service dog dies It is with heavy hearts we announce Police Service Dog “Deuce” was laid to rest today. Deuce served with the Rio Rancho Police Department from 2011 to 2017. Deuce had about 60 deployments in his last year of service that included narcotics’ detection and suspect apprehension. Deuce retired after an honorable career and lived with …

Handler – Officer Eric Nicholson Union County K9 honored with salutes during ‘final walk’ Richwood Police Department K9 Klink took his “final walk” before being put to rest at the Woodside Vet Clinic in Marysville. Klink was honored by fellow officers and K9s with salutes as officer Eric Nicholson carried him with a “thin blue line” American flag. He reportedly …

Longtime Henderson K9 Officer Mato dies A longtime Henderson police officer has died. Retired K9 Officer Mato served from 2008 through 2016 and spent the past three years with a loving family.