K9 Memorials

Died 2/17/25 Handler – Sgt. Earl Palmer Former Stonington police dog Odin, who retired in 2022, is mourned The Stonington Veterinary Hospital announced Monday that Odin, a former police dog with the Stonington Police Department, has died.”Odin joined the SPD in February of 2014 and spent thousands of hours training and working with his handler, Sgt. Earl Palmer,” the hospital …

Died – 2/16/25 Handler – Trooper Kenney Connecticut State Police announce sudden passing of K9 Chase State police say troopers are mourning the sudden death of patrol K9 Chase due to medical complications.The 7-year-old K9’s death was announced on social media Wednesday. He was assigned to handler TFC Kenney #628.“Troop L and the Connecticut State Police will be forever grateful …

Died – 2/16/25 Handler – Deputy Ryan Booth Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies after medical emergency The Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own.The sheriff’s office says K-9 Deputy Puma passed away on Sunday following a medical emergency. He was five years old.“K-9 Deputy Puma served the Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office and the …

Handler – PC James Coupland Much loved Nottinghamshire police dog passes away PD Rambo, an eight -year-old Belgian Malinois renowned for his bravery and loyalty, fell seriously ill at the end of last week and died at the weekend following treatment by a specialist vets team and with his handler at his side.Rambo was brought to the force from Holland …

Handler – Deputy Fire Marshal Robert Calderon League City mourns the loss of beloved K9 officer The League City Fire Department is mourning the loss of Regi, a dedicated canine officer, who was laid to rest this morning. Regi joined the department in December 2016 and was instrumental in fire and arson investigations.Regi, trained in accelerant detection, was not only …

Handler – Officer Jared Linhares Somerset police mourn loss of retired K-9 The Somerset Police Department announced the passing of their retired K-9 officer Viepo on social media Thursday.Viepo worked alongside retired Officer Jared Linhares.In a statement on Viepo’s passing, Somerset PD said:Viepo will always be remembered for his intelligence, strength, and unwavering loyalty. Thank you, Viepo, for your years …

Died 2/12/25 Police dog Raksha dies of illness, laid to rest with state honors in Kolar Police dog Raksha (10), who had been part of the canine squad for the last eight years, died on Wednesday due to illness. Raksha had been instrumental in cracking many criminal cases.Raksha was part of the canine squad at the Kolar District Armed Reserve …

Handler – Sergeant Chris Wragg Memorial services underway for beloved Georgia Gwinnett College K-9 Buddy It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of K9 Officer Buddy due to kidney failure. Buddy joined the Georgia Gwinnett College Police Department in 2015, where he quickly became an integral part of our team. After completing his basic explosives detection course, …

Handler – Officer Hobbs Centerville Police Department mourns loss of beloved K9 officer, Siwa A southeast Iowa police department is mourning the loss of one of its own.The Centerville Police Department announced on Tuesday that K9 Siwa had died.In a post on its Facebook page, the department said, “She was a great partner for Officer Hobbs and will be greatly …

Died – 2/10/25 Hanover County Sheriff’s Office mourning death of retired K9 Hamma The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of one of their retired K9s.K9 Hamma joined the force in 2012. He earned his first certification in 2013 as a mantrailing bloodhound.”For eight dedicated years, he faithfully served Hanover County, using his incredible nose to help bring …