K9 Memorials

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 …

Died 3/15/19 Handler – Deputy Andrews Hernando County Sheriff’s Office says goodbye to beloved K-9 Sheriff Al Nienhuis is saddened, and deeply regrets to announce the death of K-9 Valor. While working, K-9 Valor became ill. Deputy Andrews immediately responded to Animal Emergency of Hernando, where K-9 Valor was treated by the veterinarian on duty. The HCSO veterinarian, Dr. Mike …

Handler – Officer Fowers ‘Gone, But Not Forgotten’ – Retired Clinton Police K-9 ‘Mojo’ dies It is with great sadness that the Clinton City Police Department had to say goodbye to K9 Mojo. He was an amazing K9 that loved his job. K9 Mojo was retired from Law Enforcement by the Clinton Police Department in March of 2018 after many …

Hawke’s Bay police dog Dirk laid to rest after high-profile tumor surgery – ‘RIP my mate’ It is with deep sadness that I advise Police Dog ‘Dirk’ was laid to rest on Friday, 15 March. Dirk was unable to make any improvement over the last eight months while convalescing, after undergoing serious spinal surgery to remove a tumor from his …

Died 3/15/19 Handler – Trooper Dan Erickson Officers salute as East Moline ISP K-9 is put down The Illinois State Police District 7 post in East Moline said goodbye to one of its retired K-9 officers on Friday. “It was a sad day today,” the ISP office said, explaining that Cain the dog, 16, had to be put down because …

Handler – Sgt. Oakley Guernsey County’s first K-9 officer dies Former Guernsey County Sheriff’s K-9 officer Rose — the first such officer in the county’s history – has passed away and will be laid to rest Friday at an undisclosed location. A single purpose narcotics detection canine, Rose joined the sheriff’s office in 2005 and retired from her duties in …

Died – 3/14/19 Handler – Officer Fawcett Saugus Police to honor cancer-stricken K-9 with final ride The Saugus Police Department will give a final ride through town for one of its heroes. Officer Fawcett and Bruin spent 24 hours per day, seven days per week together since they became K9 partners in 2011, Saugus Police Interim Chief Ronald Giorgetti said. …

Handler – Officer David Sturman Retired K9 officer mourned The Delaware community was in mourning Thursday after news that retired police K9, Sgt. Argo, had passed away. Argo, 12, joined the City of Delaware Police Department in summer 2007 and began working with Patrol Officer David Sturman. Sturman and Argo trained together for narcotics detection and other work, including searches, …

Died 3/10/19 Handler – Officer T. Moser RIP Miki , Sheriff K-9 Miki Dies After 7 Years of Service In Guilford County It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the unexpected passing 3/10/19 of one of our work dogs. K9 Miki was a Czech Shepherd assigned to Deputy Travis Moser in May of 2012. The team was …