K9 Memorials

Died 8/4/19 Handler – Deputy Quinton Giallorenzo Sheriff’s K-9 Unit dog Jax dies of epileptic seizures A Riverside County sheriff’s police dog with six years of service died suddenly after experiencing epileptic seizures, officials said Wednesday. The dog, named Jax, was taken to California Veterinarian Specialists in Murrieta for cluster seizures on Sunday and despite efforts of veterinary staff, died …

Handler – Lt. Chad O’Brien Retired Pittsburgh police K-9, who served city for 6 years, dies Retired Pittsburgh police K-9 Bartje has died. K-9 Bartje served the city of Pittsburgh from 2011 through 2017, according to Pittsburgh police. He spent the last two years in retirement with his handler, Lt. Chad O’Brien, and his family.

K9 Handler – Quesenberry Hampton Police mourns loss of retired K9 Icon, the beloved retired Police K9 for the City of Hampton, has died. The department on its Facebook sent out the news over the weekend. “After many years of service with the Hampton Police Division, Icon lived a peaceful life in retirement with his handler, MPO Quesenberry and family. …

Died – 7/30/19 Handler – Wright Newport News Police mourning loss of retired K9 A retired K9 officer with the Newport News Police Department passed away Tuesday, according to the department’s Twitter. K9 Havoc served the City of Newport News for more than 11 years. His partner, MPO Wright, purchased him for $1 after his retirement.

Handler – Ofc. Paul Baur Grif, Wyomissing police officer’s retired K9 partner, dies The Wyomissing Police Department is bidding farewell to a dedicated member of the force. Retired K9 Ofc. Grif has died. Grif retired in 2016, after having spent eight years as the department’s lone K9 officer and the partner of Ofc. Paul Baur. “He’s the best partner in …

Died 7/30/19 Oklahoma City police mourning loss of K-9 officer Officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department are mourning the loss of a K-9 officer. Authorities with the department announced the death of Kurt, a K-9 officer with the Oklahoma City Police Department. Officials say Kurt died on Tuesday night after a brief illness.

Died – 7/29/19 Kerala Police bid adieu to police dog Thunder, cremated with full state honors Thunder, the police dog who served in Explosives Detection Wing in Kerala Police at Kollam, died on Monday due to illness. The Kerala Police bid adieu to the loyal and braveheart dog and cremated him with full state honor. Thunder was admitted to the …

Handler – Sgt. Hause Darlington County Mourns K9 Harry Members of law enforcement in Darlington County said goodbye to a retired four-legged officer. Harry died overnight at the age of 12, according to a Hartsville Police Department Facebook post. He began his career with the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office in 2009 and was assigned to the Special Enforcement Unit where …

Handler – Officer Franco Allen Park K-9 officer dies from pancreatic disease Police are mourning the loss of a K-9 officer. K-9 Officer Phantom, had been suffering from a pancreatic disease before passing away. Phantom had been working with Officer Franco for the past two years. Franco says they had learned to trust each other. Officer Franco said Phantom was …

Handler – Sgt. Christopher Faniglula Utica Police Department mourning the death of K9 Rex The Utica Police Department is mourning the death of one of its four-legged officers. Retired K9 “Rex” has passed away after a brief illness. “Rex” was 11 years old and served for over 8 years with the UPD before his retirement in August of 2018. He …