K9 Memorials

Died – 3/19/18 Handler – Deputy Ramie Folena Sacramento County sheriff’s K-9 suffers stroke, dies A Sacramento County sheriff’s K-9 was remembered Monday after he suffered a stroke and died while on duty, the sheriff’s department said. K-9 officer Nikk, 8, was having trouble standing Monday morning and his partner, Deputy Ramie Folena, noticed he had become lethargic. Nikk was …

Died – 3/14/18 Handler – Officer Michael Dorsch Northern Regional Police’s first K9 officer dies Members of the Northern Regional Police Department are mourning the passing of their very first K9 officer, Dark, on March 14. Dark came with his handler, Michael Dorsch, when he joined the department from the Carnegie Borough Police Department in 2007. Once partnered up, K9s …

Died – 3/13/18 Handler – Deceased Lt. Eric Eslary K-9 Blek, partner of Ligonier Township police officer killed in crash, dies after cancer battle The K-9 partner of Ligonier Township police Lt. Eric Eslary, who was killed in an on-duty crash with a drunken driver, has died after a battle with an “aggressive” form of cancer, Eslary’s widow said in …

Handler – Officer Mark Stephens It is with great sadness that the Union Township Police Department reports the passing of retired police canine Daron. Daron served the residents of Union Township and surrounding areas from 2008 to 2016 when Daron retired from service. Daron was a valuable member of the police department and loyal partner to his handler Mark Stephens. …

Died – 3/12/18 Handler – Det. Sean Waterman Rest In Paradise Sweet Girl: Murrieta K9, Former Navy Seal, Dies Murrieta police are mourning the loss of one of their own. Retired K9 Blitz, who made dozens of arrests and recovered hundreds of pounds of drugs during her local career, died Monday. Murrieta police shared an emotional post on Facebook about …

Died – 3/12/18 Calgary police dog Cisko dies due to medical condition Calgary police announced the death Monday of canine unit member Cisko. The police service dog died at home due to a medical condition, the service said in a statement posted on social media. Cisko was born in the Czech Republic and started his training with the Calgary police …

Died 3/11/18 K9 Eico was struck and killed by a vehicle in the 2100 block of Lilac Avenue. Eico’s handler had stopped to fuel up his patrol car and to allow him to exercise. Eico inadvertently ran onto Lilac Avenue and was struck by a vehicle. K9 Eico had served with the Davis County Sheriff’s Department for two years.

Died – 3/10/18 Handler – Officer William Comerro Farewell to Beloved K-9 Officer Max People often say a dog is a man’s best friend. In this case, K-9 officer Max had several best friends during his time on duty at Montclair State University before he died on March 10. Max, an 11-year-old golden retriever, had a long history of serving …

Died 3/10/18 Sioux Falls Police say farewell to retired K-9 officer Taro The Sioux Falls Police Department said a final farewell to a beloved K9 officer Saturday morning. Retired SFPD K-9 officer Taro passed away Saturday morning with her former handler by her side. Sioux Falls Police posted this tribute to Taro Saturday morning: “K-9 Taro faithfully served and protected …

Handler – Officer Mark Blakeney Cobb Police’s retired K9 Diesel dies Diesel, a K9 officer who retired in August from the Cobb County Police Department, died over the March 10 weekend. A Belgian Malinois from Czechoslovakia, Diesel was born on April 23, 2006 and paired with his new handler Officer Mark Blakeney on Feb. 12, 2007. Together they began a …