K9 Memorials

Died 11/10/18 Handler – Officer John Ritch Beloved Brookhaven K9 Grizz Passes Away One of the city’s first K9 officers has died. Grizz passed away on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Grizz was handled by Officer John Ritch until Grizz retired in August 2015. Grizz worked protecting the citizens in Brookhaven, after working on the streets in Paulding County as well …

Died – 12/9/18 California Police K-9 Killed, Officer Wounded in Shootout Tulare Police K-9 Baine was killed ,an officer was wounded and one other person was also killed in a shootout Sunday night that erupted following a police pursuit. One person was killed and a police officer was injured Sunday night in a gunfight on the outskirts of Tulare, the …

Died – 12/9/18 Handler – Officer Al Molien Emotional farewell to beloved San Ramon police K9 The San Ramon Police Department is remembering a beloved member of the force, a police K9 named Hector. Interim Chief Craig Stevens wrote, “It is with tremendous sadness that I announce the passing of SRPD K9 Hector.”He went on to described the dog as …

Handler – Sgt. Tony Lange Hamilton County K-9 officer dies after 11 years of service A Hamilton County police dog has died after 11 years of service. Rocky died of old age earlier this week, officials with the department said Friday. He served 11 years with the department’s Regional Narcotics Unit, alongside Sgt. Tony Lange. In a brief statement, officials …

Died – 12/7/18 Handler – Cpl. Ian Alexander Law enforcement gives Sagadahoc Sheriff’s K-9 Brix a final salute Retired Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s K-9 Brix wanted to work right until the very end. When the sirens turned on for his official escort on Friday morning, Brix started barking, ready for whatever was next, Cpl. Ian Alexander said. Brix was greeted by …

Died – 12/5/18 Handler – Officer Jason Jucutan Petaluma Police Mourn Longtime K-9, Kilo Retired Petaluma Police Department K-9 Kilo has died, the department announced in a social media post. Kilo, a Belgian Malanois, passed peacefully Wednesday with his partner and owner, former Petaluma police Officer Jason Jucutan, at his side. Petaluma PD extended its condolences to Officer Jucutan, who …

Died – 12/5/18 Handler – Sgt. Dale Preas Walla Walla County Sheriff K-9 passes away The Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office (WWSO) is saddened to advise that active duty K-9 Gudy, partner to Sgt. Dale Preas, unexpectedly passed away this morning at Washington State University Veterinary Hospital. K-9 Gudy was born on September 21, 2009 in Slovakia. He received his …

Retired Halifax County Sheriff’s Office K-9 ‘Reggie’ dies at age 13 A retired Halifax County Sheriff’s Office K-9 named Reggie has died at age 13. According to the sheriff’s office, Reggie retired in early 2016 because of hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip socket that can cause pain. He had served the county for 10 …

Died – 12/4/18 Handler – Officer Nick Beltz Groton mourns beloved police dog Lola Less than five months after her initial diagnosis with high-grade B-cell lymphoma, beloved K-9 officer Lola lost her battle with the cancer Dec. 4. The 8-year-old black lab had been the trusted partner of Officer Nick Beltz for six years as the department’s first and only …

Died – 12/4/18 Handler – Office Ryan Flannigan Tampa police K-9 dies of natural causes week before retirement A Tampa Police Department K-9 passed away from natural causes Tuesday night. K-9 Chesney started protecting the city of Tampa in Oct. 2010 and was set to retire next week. He was responsible for apprehending felony suspects and also served as an …