K9 Memorials

Died – 7/28/17 Handler – Sgt. Gus Farmer Long-serving K9 officer for Waterloo PD dies of bone cancer A dog that for nearly 10 years served as a K9 officer with the Waterloo Police Department has died after a short battle with bone cancer. K-9 Officer Robby died July 28th. Robby was a 12 year old Belgian Malinois who began …

Died 7/28/17 Handler – Officer Jon McGinley Retired Corpus Christi police K-9 dies of natural causes Retired Corpus Christi police K-9 Kimbo has died of natural causes. Jon McGinley, Kimbo’s handler, took the K-9 to Temple when he retired, said senior officer Travis Pace. Kimbo was a bite dog and was his primary job with the department was to subdue …

Died – 7/27/17 Handler – Detective Sgt. Josh Querin Police K-9 Bea fondly remembered The community lost a friendly, furry friend recently. Retired police dog Bea died early Thursday night. She was one-half of the crime-fighting canine unit with former Huron County Sheriff’s Detective Sgt. Josh Querin, who was her handler for nearly seven years. “She turned 14 in May. …

Died 7/27/17 Handler – Officers Chris Atwood and Rusty Jones K9 Odin passes away A memorial service has been planned for Odin, the Troutman Police Department K9 dog that died of cancer Wednesday. The memorial and burial of Odin’s ashes will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday at the Troutman Police Department. Odin was a German Shepherd donated to …

Died 7/26/17 Handler – Cathy LeMay

Died 7/26/17 Handler – Sergeant Michael Brewer West Lafayette police announce passing of K9 partner ‘Rico’ The West Lafayette Police Department has a heavy heart following the sudden passing of their former K9 partner, “Rico.” The dog unexpectedly had to be euthanized on Wednesday due to a medical condition. The department’s sympathy goes our to his handler, Sergeant Michael Brewer, …

Died – 7/26/17 Handler – Ofc. Burnette LEX PD K-9 Officer Garik Dies After a battle with a medical issue, K-9 Officer Garik lost his life Wednesday. Garik had retired and was in a specially designed wheelchair after vets discovered a degenerative bone spur on his spine. The 7-year-old German Shepherd had retired back in March but still made appearances …

K9 Flak has died The Jonesboro Police Department said they’re saddened as the search is on for K9 Officer Flak’s replacement. Flak was laid to rest on Monday after battling bone cancer.Paul Holmes with JPD said on Tuesday, the department has faced a great loss, including production capability.

Died 7/25/17 1st Handler – Deputy Adrian Mancilla 2nd Handler – Deputy Jerry Turney Sonoma County sheriff’s K-9, Axel, remembered as gentle, hardworking Axel, a longtime Sonoma County sheriff’s K-9, was euthanized Tuesday, the sheriff’s office reported following a nearly nine-year career with the department. The 13 year old Belgian Malinois worked with two Sonoma County deputies, and was trained …

Died – 7/25/17 Handler – LuAnn Botelho K9 Abby Answers Her Final Call A favorite member of the Jamestown Police Department, K9 Abby also had a national reputation as a search and rescue dog. She was nominated several times for the American Hero Dog Awards. But she may have been happiest close to home. To the delight of school children …