K9 Memorials

Died – 10/25/17 Handler – PC Paul Burns Notts Police dog unexpectedly dies from complicated illness after what was thought to be successful surgery A Nottinghamshire Police dog has unexpectedly died after having what was thought to be successful surgery after being taken seriously ill. PD Kyle died on Wednesday (October 25) and was surrounded by his family at home …

Died – 10/24/17 Handler – Sergeant Keith Bowels Police department mourns death of beloved K-9 The Hiram Police Department is mourning the death of one of its canine cops. K-9 Diesel passed away today at the age of 10. He began working with the department in 2009 and served until 2013. He retired along with his handler, Sergeant Keith Bowels. …

Died 10/23/17 Handler – Trooper Shaun R. Smith State Police K9 killed in accident while in performance of his duties State Police are investigating the death of one of their K9s, who was killed Monday evening in the North Country in performance of his duties. According to authorities, State Police were assisting the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office around 11 p.m. …

Died – 10/21/17 Handler – Detective Sgt. Nathan Smith. Sanilac County police dog dies Adam served the Sanilac County Sheriff Department for eight years. He died Saturday. A German shepherd that served the Sanilac County Sheriff Department for eight years has died. “We are grateful for Adam’s dedicated service to Sanilac County and he will be sadly missed,” Sheriff Garry …

Died – 10/21/17 Handler – Officer Terry Retired Broomfield Police Department K-9 laid to rest A retired Broomfield Police Department K-9 who was beloved by his fellow officers and who served the Broomfield community for five years, was laid to rest this past Saturday, the agency said in a Facebook post Wednesday. Retired Broomfield PD Officer Aron came to the …

1ST Handler – Officer S. Palmer 2ND Handler – Officer Dellinger 3RD Handler – Officer Gillespie West Valley City Police mourn death of K9 Officer Sam The West Valley City Police Department is mourning the loss of a fellow officer, K9 Sam. Officers said Sam started working with West Valley Police in 2009. He had three handlers; officers S. Palmer, …

Died – 10/18/17 Wood River K9 Officer with aggressive cancer to be laid to rest Wednesday The Wood River Police Department will be giving their final call to K9 Officer Degen Wednesday. The department said Degen, who served 8 years in East Alton and Wood River, was diagnosed with aggressive cancer and will be laid to rest. A police escort …

Died – 10/18/17 Handler – Officer Robert Derk K-9 Rocky has died. Latrobe police say the K-9 who recently was retired from the force passed way. Police said the cause was an aggressive form of cancer that was diagnosed earlier this year. In the post, police said that Rocky died peacefully at his home.

1st Handler – Officer Rob Andrews 2nd Handler – Sgt. Mike Cannon PSC POLICE SAY GOODBYE TO ONE OF THEIR OWN After eight years of service to Potomac State College, Police Department K-9 Aria passed away. Since 2009, Aria had worked with two handlers: Officer Rob Andrews and Sgt. Mike Cannon. She was a very friendly dog that attracted a …

Died – 10/16/17 Handler – Officer Christopher St. Pierre Cops, town officials mourn loss of decorated police dog It is with great sadness to announce K-9 Gunther was laid to rest last evening due to a sudden medical issue. K-9 police dog, who served in Old Orchard Beach for nearly 10 years, has died. Gunther the K-9 assisted in incidents …