K9 Memorials

Died – 12/17/18 Handler – Sgt. David Bessason Winnipeg Police Service dog Dante dies One of Winnipeg’s canine finest has passed away. Police Service Dog Dante died Monday, about a year and a half after he retired from the Winnipeg Police Service. He and his handler, Sgt. David Bessason, retired on May 27, 2017. Dante was born Feb. 3, 2009 …

Beloved Search and Rescue Bloodhound Aided Police, Succumbs to Cancer He was always called “Joker,” short for Canine 832 Joker’s Wild, and for five years, this bloodhound assisted police in Middlesex County on countless missing persons and other investigations. In 2015, after a young woman was violently assaulted and left for dead, Joker found a track and led law enforcement …

Died – 12/15/18 Handler – Deputy Shawn Nolan Retired Rock County police dog Dex has died; worked for Sheriff’s Office for six years A well-loved and hard-working retired police dog for the Rock County Sheriff’s Office has died. Dex, a purebred German shepherd, died on Saturday of natural causes. He was 10 years old. He retired in October 2016 after …

Died – 12/14/18 Handler – Officer Jason Morgan Reno police K-9 dog ‘Junior’ dies A retired Reno police dog, Junior, died Friday at age 12. Junior specialized in explosive detection and was assigned to Officer Jason Morgan, according to a Reno Police Department announcement. The dog was retired in February after serving nearly nine years with the department. Junior was …

Died – 12/14/18 Handler – Officer Michael Nawrocki Retired Hamden Police K-9 Hank Dies The Hamden Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K-9 “Hank,” who passed away on Dec. 14. Hank was born in Hungry in 2006 and was partnered with Hamden Police Officer Michael Nawrocki in 2009, according to police. Hank was trained as a Patrol/Narcotics dog …

Died – 12/14/18 Handler – Sgt. Shawn Gegick Wintersville Officers Mourn Loss Of Police Dog Wintersville Police lost a beloved member of its department Friday with the death of K-9 officer Milan, a 9-year-old Dutch Shepherd. Milan has been the partner and family member of Sgt. Shawn Gegick for the past seven years. He joined the force in July 2011 …

Died – 12/13/18 Handler – Officer Todd Purvis Hartsville Police K-9 dies Hartsville police lost a member of its force Thursday with the death of its beloved K-9, Maggie. The department posted the following heartfelt message on its Facebook page: “It is with a sad heart that we announce K9 Maggie, our bloodhound who was handled by Officer Todd Purvis, …

Died -12/14/18 Handler – Sergeant Dave Campbell CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Sergeant Dave Campbell’s retired K9 partner Scout with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in New York. Both joined the CPWDA on 1/12/12 and were members for two years. K9 Scout was certified in Patrol & Explosives. Sergeant David Campbell retired on 1/26/18 after serving 20 …

Died – 12/12/18 Orlando police K9 dies from medical condition Police in Orlando are mourning the loss of one of their K9s. K9 Semper died after suffering from an unspecified medical issue, police announced on Wednesday. “After over 6 years of service, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of K9 Semper due to a medical …

St. Clair Co. Sheriff says goodbye to beloved K9 It was tough day for members of the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department Monday as they said their final goodbyes to a beloved member of their team who quickly became part of their family. Members of the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department and nearby law enforcement agencies gathered to remember St. …