K9 Memorials

Died – 4/3/18 Handler – Officer Henry Wilson Former Madison K-9 dies The Madison Police Department announced Tuesday that one of its former K-9s died. According to a Facebook post, K-9 Ivan died at 12 years old. It said he served the MPD from 2007 to 2012. During his service, Ivan tracked down criminals and found lost people. His partner, …

Died 4/2/18 Handler – Sergeant Dan Demler Retired South Bend K9 passes away We have a some sad news to report. A retired South Bend K9 has passed away. We first introduced you to Cooper and Sergeant Dan Demler last year when Cooper retired from the force. The pair worked together for years, and when Cooper retired he spent the …

Died – 3/30/18 Handler – Officer Bruce San Ramon Officers Mourn Beloved Police Dog The San Ramon Police Department was mourning Friday after a beloved police dog died following an injury last year. Officials said K9 Bongo was forced into retirement in February 2017 after a back injury. “Since then, he has been enjoying retirement and living comfortably with Officer …

Died – 3/29/18 Handler – Officer Dustin Engelman Fort Wayne police dog Nemo dies with partner at his side It is with deep regret that I must inform you all of the death of Fort Wayne Police K9 Nemo, Retired. K9 Nemo died yesterday evening with his partner, Officer Dustin Engelman, by his side. K9 Nemo turned 14 years of …

Died 3/28/18 Handler – Officer Tara Poremba Chicago Police Say Goodbye To Only Cadaver Search K9 Officer Poremba…. a quiet moment saying goodbye to her partner, K9 Brix. The Chicago Police Department’s only cadaver search dog has died following a battle with cancer. The canine, Brix, was put down Thursday, March 28, at Partners and Paws Veterinary Services in Lisle, …

Died – 3/28/18 Handler – Officer Jason Perry K9 Officer Killed In Tragic Accident The Mount Sterling Police Department lost a member of their force Wednesday morning. Police say K9 Dexter was killed in a tragic accident as he was preparing for duty. Police chief David Charles says the dog ran into the road before a vehicle hit him. Dexter …

Died – 3/27/18 1ST Handler – Officer Ian Todd 2ND Handler – Officer Andrew Hecksher Salem County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Loss of Police Dog With great sadness, Sheriff Chuck Miller announces the passing of K9 Officer Roxy. On behalf of the Salem County Correctional Facility and entire Sheriff’s Office we offer our sincere sympathy to Roxy’s handlers, Sgt. Ian Todd …

K-9 Predo Passes The Pennsylvania State Police Canine Section regrets to announce the passing of retired canine Predo. Predo was a member of Team K9-56 and served as a drug detection canine from 2008 through 2015 in the Troop K area. He was responsible for millions of dollars of contraband seized during his career. He was also a tracking canine …

Died – 3/26/18 Handler – Officer Tyson Baker Marion Police Department bids farewell to beloved K9 officer Shaya The Marion Police Department said goodbye to one of its own on Monday. Trained in patrol, tracking, and drug detection, “Shaya,” a Belgian Malinois Shepherd, had been employed with the MPD since 2014. According to the City of Marion Police Facebook page, …

Retired Canfield police K9 passes away Thor, one of the Canfield Police Department’s K9s, has passed away. The 11-year-old German Shepherd retired last July because of health issues. Hip dysplasia made it difficult for him to walk. He had served the department for seven years. Thor’s specialty was finding drugs, but his best accomplishment came in November of 2016 when …