K9 Memorials

Died 11/24/18 Raja, a retired service dog of the Dog Squad of Coimbatore City Police, died here on Saturday. According to Dog Squad officials, the nine-year-old Doberman was undergoing treatment for age related illness at a veterinary hospital from November 19. Raja was bought by the Police Department in March 2010 when it was nearly four months old. After completing …

Died – 11/22/18 Handler – Lt. Raymond Jones Retired state police dog dies A retired Massachusetts State Police dog is dead after serving 11 years on the K-9 unit. On the morning of Thanksgiving, Lt. Raymond Jones discovered that his canine partner, Dakar, had passed during the night. Jones and Dakar, the first female Belgian Malinois in the K-9 unit, …

Died – 11/21/18 Handler – Chief William Dodge Urbandale K-9 takes final ride in patrol car before being ‘laid to rest’ Sabre, a retired police dog for the Urbandale Police Department, was “laid to rest” after a final send-off ceremony, the department said in a news release Wednesday. His send-off included walking out the police department doors past saluting officers …

Handler – Officer Shawn Penzak Novi police dog honored with service, funeral at War Dog Memorial “The group I trained with likes the puppies to bond (with the handler) from the beginning. It helped learn to train a dog,” Penzak said. “The No. 1 rule was that you can’t tell the puppy ‘no.’ Whatever it got into, it got into. …

Died – 11/20/18 Handler – Officer Dan Sanders Town of Cedaredge pays its respects to K-9 officer The first time Dan Sanders had to leave behind Buddy, it was harder on him than it was on the dog. Putting on the uniform, the bulletproof vest, getting in the patrol vehicle and going to work at the station were all things …

Died – 11/20/18 Handler – Officer J. Comer Burlington police dog dies month after retirement The Burlington Police Department is mourning the loss of a former four-legged officer. Police say Officer J. Comer returned home from his shift on Tuesday and found his recently retired police canine “Keno” in distress. Officer Comer rushed Keno to a local veterinary hospital, however, …

Chicago police say goodbye to K9 Axa We are sad to say goodbye to Chicago Police Explosive K9 Axa. K9 Axa recently passed away unexpectedly. K9 Axa rested peacefully in her handler’s arms for the final time. Our thoughts and prayers are with her handler. RIP K9 Axa, thank you for your service, you will be missed.

Died – 11/18/18 Philadelphia police K-9 passes away after battle with cancer Today, we salute K9 Kane, badge #K588, who peacefully passed away this morning after a battle with cancer. Kane had served our city since 2012, and will be greatly missed by all of his two and four-legged friends. Rest in peace, partner – and thank you for your …

Died – 11/17/18 Handler – Officer J. Fincher San Angelo Police mourn the loss of retired K-9 Fritz The San Angelo Police Department is mourning the loss of retired police service dog, Fritz. The retired K-9 died in his sleep Saturday, at the age of 12. Fritz, a Belgian Malinois, is being credited by the department as an extremely dedicated …

Died – 11/15/18 Handler – Capt. Chris Scott K9 police officer dies after being struck by vehicle A hush quieted the hallways of the Connersville Police Department Friday morning after the loss of one of their own. K9 Officer Diesel, died Thursday night. His partner, Capt. Chris Scott, said Diesel somehow got out of his kennel at the house and …