K9 Memorials

Died – 1/2/19 Handler – Officer Chad Eversole Christiansburg police say goodbye to retired K-9 Christiansburg police have bid farewell to a member of the force. “It’s with heavy hearts that we say goodbye today to retired K9 Ringo,” the department stated. Ringo, a Belgian Malinois, moved to the United States from Holland when he was 14 months old, the …

Died 1/1/19 Handler – Officer Shannon Vachet It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Willoughby Hills K-9 on January 1, 2019. Officer Vachet and K-9, Razor were a very successful team and will be missed. Officer Shannon Vachet, an 18-year veteran of the department, worked alongside the Dutch Shepherd canine for 5 years. Officers honored the …

Died 1/1/19 Handler – Lt. James Bigelow Massachusetts State Police mourning loss of retired K9 Magnum Massachusetts State Police are mourning the loss of one of their retired four-legged partners, K9 Magnum. Massachusetts State Police Lt. James Bigelow announced Magnum’s passing on Facebook Tuesday morning. “We were two weeks shy of his fifteenth birthday, and feel blessed that we had …

Died – 12/31/18 Brewton Police Department mourns loss of K-9 officer As any dog lover knows, the loss of one can often feel like losing a family member. That’s the case for the Brewton Police Department who say their K-9, Lightfoot, was struck by a car on New Year’s Eve.Lightfoot — a German Shepherd — had been working the streets …

Died – 12/30/18 Handler – Deputy Myers Stafford sheriff’s K-9 ‘Khaos’ dies The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is starting off the new year in mourning after the death of a K-9. Wednesday that Khaos, a nearly 10-year veteran of the department, died after battling some health issues.Khaos was credited with tracking missing people and apprehending criminals. He was also given …

Multnomah Co. Sheriff’s K9 Varro dies of complications from stroke A Multnomah County Sheriff’s K9 who served for nearly a decade died over the weekend, officials announced Wednesday. K9 Varro was 14 years old. According to the sheriff’s office, Varro was at home when he died on Sunday morning of complications following a stroke.The trained sheriff’s dog joined the K9 …

Died – 12/28/18 Handler – Officer Brent Maddocks A Fort Gibson K-9 officer has taken his final ride. Law enforcement agencies from across Green Country came together to honor a hero Friday. Officer Brent Maddocks and his family have years of memories with Boss. They said he was great with kids, but he was also a criminal’s worst nightmare. They …

Died – 12/27/18 Handler – Lieutenant Grooms Butler City Police K-9 Dies The Butler City Police Department says their K-9 officer has died. Police Chief Bob O’Neill says K-9 Gunner seemed to be feeling ill on Thursday evening so his handler, Lieutenant Grooms, took Gunner to the veterinarian. The vet found that Gunner had many irreparable internal issues. O’Neill says …

Died – 12/27/18 Handler – Deputy Talton Pueblo County canine crime fighter dies after battle with cancer K-9 PC passed away Dec. 27 after a short battle with cancer, the sheriff’s office announced Tuesday. PC was an 11-year-old Dutch shepherd who had served as a canine crime fighter for the county since 2009.”We are saddened by the loss of PC, …

Died – 12/27/18 Handler – OSP Senior Trooper Freitag Retired OSP drug detection K9 dies: ‘Keno will be greatly missed’ A former Oregon State Police drug detection K9 passed away just months after retirement, officials said Thursday. K9 Keno started working with OSP Senior Trooper Freitag in February of 2015. They were based out of the Salem-area command.His career was …