K9 Memorials

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 …

Handler – Det. Scott Lien Retired Puyallup K9, Hitch, Dies A 35 dog-year veteran of Puyallup police died recently. The K9 Hitch, who served from 2006 to 2011, died over the weekend. Hitch lived with his long-time handler, Det. Scott Lien. According to Puyallup police, Hitch and Lien were responsible for some 50 apprehensions during Hitch’s time on the force. …

Died – 7/23/17 K9 officer’s death under investigation The Hot Spring County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of K9 officer Luky after the dog was found dead this past weekend. According to the sheriff’s office, Luky had been with the department since 2015 and was found dead at his handler’s home on Sunday. “It happened sometime in the afternoon. …

Died – 7/20/17 Handler – Sgt Edward O’Flaherty It is with deep regret that I announce the sudden passing of canine “Falcone’, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Sergeant Edward O’Flaherty of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. “Falcone” experienced a serious, unpredictable medical emergency (Mesenteric-torsion/Bloat). “Falcone” was named is in honor of Detective John Falcone, a highly …

Handler – Officer Trahern Fox A retired police dog credited with saving multiple lives passed away over the weekend. K9 “Gunner” began his career as a police K9 with the Klamath Falls Police Department in 2007. KFPD said Gunner retired in 2017 after nearly 10 years of service. He passed away on July 15, 2017 at the age of 12. …

Died 7/20/17 Handler – Officer Brian McCormack PASSING OF MTA PD CANINE “BURRIS” It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Canine Burris, the very recently retired canine partner of Police Officer Brian McCormack. Officer McCormack had to make the difficult decision on July 20, 2017 due to Canine Burris’s diminishing …

Died – 7/19/17 1st Handler – Deputy Devin Wright 2nd Handler – Officer Austin Lawrence Graham Police Department mourning loss of K9 Officer On July 19, 2017, Marko, a 7 year old German Shepard and K9 officer was lost due to complications from medical conditions affecting in particular, his spleen. Marko was a dual purpose canine, who joined the Graham …

Died – 7/18/17 Handler – Deputy Brent Harris Sheriff’s K-9 deputy Fritz passes away A veterinarian late Tuesday night put down Cowlitz County Sheriff’s “K-9” Fritz, who had suffered from a short but intense illness, the sheriff’s office reported Wednesday. “Just after 11 p.m. Fritz went on to play in heavenly pastures with Nitro, Xaran, Trux, JJ, Raccer, Brix, and …

Handler – Capt. Nick Campbell Pine Ridge police bid farewell to fallen K-9 officer Pine Ridge police lost one of their own last week when a K–9 narcotics officer named Czar passed away. On Tuesday, officers gathered in Kyle to pay their last respects. “He meant everything to me,” said Oglala Sioux Tribal Police Capt. Nick Campbell. “I spent more …

Handler – Officer Ray Woodruff Veteran Waco police dog Viper dies A five-year veteran Waco police dog died Tuesday after health issues prompted the dog’s retirement in March. Viper, a 7-year-old Belgian Malinois, died at a Woodway veterinary office with his handler, Officer Ray Woodruff, by his side. The vet determined joint pain has progressed to compromise the dog’s quality …