K9 Memorials

Died – 3/25/19 Handler – Officer Merl Reed Waldo County Sheriff’s first-ever K-9 dies The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office announced March 25 the loss of “one of their own,” beloved chocolate Labrador retriever Neva. Neva served as the department’s drug detection dog following her graduation from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in 2006 until her retirement in 2014. Neva was …

Handler – Officer Glen McClelland Last ride for former Marietta K-9 The importance of the role that police dogs play in law enforcement was underscored Friday morning as the Marietta Police Department and several other agencies from around the region gathered to pay tribute to Diego, a police dog that served Marietta for nearly seven years. Diego was close to …

Died 3/22/19 Handler – Officer Larson Four year old K9 forced to retire due to untreatable cancer With heavy heart and deep regret, local police announced the sudden retirement of K-9 Felix from the department Thursday. The 4-year-old black German shepherd recently fell severely ill and was diagnosed with an aggressive, untreatable and terminal form of cancer. “K-9 Felix has …

Died – 3/22/19 Handler – Officer Ken Kobers Retired Cincinnati K-9 officer Ike dies after years of service After years of service, one of Cincinnati’s four-legged finest has died, officials with the Cincinnati Police Department said Friday. Ike, who was retired from service, has died. He was a partner of Officer Ken Kobers, and the fourth K-9 officer purchased by …

1st Handler – Sgt. Kinyon 2nd Handler – Sgt Fisher Carmel police mourn death of retired K-9 Carmel Police are mourning the death of a retired K-9 officer. Officers posted pictures of Wazir (Wazi) on Facebook earlier today. He passed away last week. He lived with his handler Sgt. Fisher and his family.Wazir (Wazi) was born in the Netherlands and …

Died – 3/19/19 Handler – deputy David Blanton Final Journey for Loyal Macon County K-9 Officer Officers pay their respects for a loyal K-9 member of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. K-9 officer Zee died over the weekend. Tuesday, she took her final journey to South Carolina. K-9 Zee first worked in a Georgia prison, then came to the Macon …

Died – 3/18/19 Heartbreak as faithful Derbyshire police dog passes away The loyal canine served with Derbyshire Police from 2008-2014 before retiring due to arthritis. Sadly, he died on Monday (March 18) aged 11, leaving his owners and former police colleagues heartbroken. Derbyshire Dog Section tweeted: “It is with a heavy heart that today we said goodbye to Ret’d PD …

Retired K9 Dar has passed away It is with a heavy heart, we report that retired K9 Dar has passed away. Thank you for the many years of service and dedication to the City of Lovington and the Lovington Police Department, you will be greatly missed. RIP Officer Dar!!!

Died – 3/13/19 Crescent City Police Dept. announces death of K9 Apollo Crescent City police K9 Apollo has died, according to the department. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Police K9 Apollo”. “Apollo served the CCPD for 7 years and has been retired for 4 years with his handler.” The CCPD says Apollo spent his …

Died – 3/15/19 Handler – Specialist Matt Drangmeister La Porte police, community mourn the loss of service dog Rambo after fight with cancer It is with profound sadness that the La Porte Police Department announces the passing of Police Service Dog Rambo “Bo” on Friday, March 15, 2019, after a courageous battle with lymphoma cancer. Rambo served the department for …