K9 Memorials

Died – 5/10/17 Handler – Nick Converso He served his country with honor and fidelity befitting a warrior who protected his comrades on battlefields in distant lands, as well as his community at home. It was a devotion matched only by the love of his handler. Dingo, a retired Military Working K-9, was memorialized with full military honors Saturday morning …

Died 6/9/17 Handler – Officer Dirk Hiltl. Decorated police K9 dies; helped seize $3.7 million in illegal drugs A decorated narcotics detector dog with the El Paso Police Department died last week. General Lee served the city of El Paso for eight years along with his partner, Officer Dirk Hiltl. Lee was one of the most effective narcotics dogs in …

Died – 6/8/17 Handler – Officer Stephen Correia K9 Amor Passes Away It is with a heavy heart the Taunton Police Department announces the passing of beloved K-9 Amor. K-9 Amor served the Taunton Police Department and the City of Taunton for over the past 10 years along side his partner K-9 Officer Stephen Correia. K-9 Amor was a certified …

Died – 6/8/17 Handler – Officer Canas Retired Davenport K9 dies Today the Davenport Police Department posted that Willie, a retired Davenport Police K9 passed away on Thursday, June 8th, due to medical issues. Willie was an eight-year-old Dutch Shepherd and was a full-service K9 with his specialties including tracking, narcotics, apprehension, article search and public demonstrations. Willie served the …

Died – 6/8/17 Handler – Sgt. Matt Purdy Ada police dog struck, killed by car Ada Police Department K9 Jaeger was reported dead Thursday morning after running into the path of a car at home with his handler, Sgt. Matt Purdy. K9 Jaeger came to the department in October 2015. “We’re deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident that has occurred,” …

Died 06-07-17 Handler – Patrolman Chris Bradford Popular K-9 officer dies from illness The flag outside the Perryville Police Department was at half-staff Wednesday morning as officers mourned the death of one of their own, K-9 officer Punter, who had served the department for 4 years. “It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of our department K-9, Punter,” …

Died 6/3/17 Handler – Lt. Paul Douglas Bristol County lost one of its best K9 as Alfie passed away around 6 p.m. Alfie was Lt. Paul Douglas’ first K9 partner and served the Sheriff’s Department bravely for seven years until retirement in 2012. Trained in narcotics and patrol, Alfie was involved in many searches and seizures with Lt. Douglas on …

Died – 6/1/17 Handler – Lt. David Matson Snellville police say goodbye to final member of original K9 unit Snellville police said a tearful goodbye to one of their own on Saturday with the death of K9 unit Chris. The four-legged officer served alongside his handler, Lt. David Matson, from 2004 until his retirement in 2015. Authorities added that Chris …

Died 5/31/17 K9 Borris has died We are very sad to announce the passing of our old buddy, K-9 Borris. Borris served the citizens of Douglas County from 2005 – 2012 without fear or reservation. Borris’s battle with Cancer ended. With his handler, his partner, by his side, Borris crossed over the rainbow bridge and is now with all the …

Died – 5/31/17 Handler – Officer D’Souza South San Francisco PD loses beloved member, retired K9 named Ice On Wednesday afternoon the South San Francisco announced in a Facebook post, the passing of their retired police K9, Ice. Her name stems from he light hint of icy blue in her coat. Ice was a Belgian Malinois, and was the first …