K9 Memorials

Died – 4/25/17 Lake City police memorialize K9 officer The Lake City Police Department memorialized K9 Officer Filip, who passed away Tuesday. A funeral service was held Thursday at LCPD headquarters.LCPD thanked Mayor Lovith Anderson, City Administrator Shawn Bell, members of council, city employees and staff, Pee Dee Coalition, LC Housing Authority and friends for emotional support. The post also …

Died – 4/23/17 Handler – Officer Matt Gomez Hemet K9 loses battle with cancer Hemet has lost a K9 officer. Jack, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois, succumbed Sunday night, April 23, after a short battle with cancer, according to Hemet Police Chief Dave Brown. “His handler Matt Gomez and family members along with department representatives were at his side for support,” …

Died – 4/22/17 Handler – Officer Kevin Sullivan Arlington Heights police mourn loss of K-9 Layka Arrlington Heights police are mourning the loss of one of their own this week after the recent death of the department’s longtime police K-9 Layka. The 13-year-old Belgian Malinois who joined the department in 2007 as its first police K-9, was euthanized Saturday after …

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of K9 Hulk. K9 Hulk was truly a powerful dog with tremendous drive, a deep nose and offered  “no rest to the wicked” in service to the people of the County and metro Atlanta. He held the line so that our families and future generations could live in peace. …

Died – 4/20/17 Handler – Lt. William Peters K9 officer honored in processional before being put to sleep The officer was good at his job; He and his handler, Lt. William Peters, won the 2013 state K9 team of the year. Bosco retired in 2014. Peters told FOX23 the dog’s hips had gone out, and he struggled to walk because …

Died 4/20/17 Jasper County Sheriff’s K-9 dies in hot car Doki was a 2 year old Belgium Malinois The sheriff’s office says the dog was in the department’s K-9 vehicle when a malfunction caused the vehicle’s temperature to rise to an unsafe level. K-9 Doki was rushed to a veterinary hospital, however later died due to heat exhaustion. Doki was …

Died – 4/16/17 Handler – Det. John Harris Richland Police mourning death of K-9 A K-9 that worked with the Richland Police deparmtent has died. Richland Police are mourning the loss of their K-9 officer Boy. Boy died Sunday at his handler, Det. John Harris’ residence while playing with his daughter. Police said Boy helped fight drug trafficking in Rankin …

Died – 4/16/17 Handler – Officer Edward Badillo Law enforcement officers pay final respects to Edinburg police dog The mood was somber as Edinburg Police and fellow law enforcement officers gathered Thursday to say goodbye to a K-9 officer. A memorial service was held at Memorial Funeral Home for Officer Eros, a Belgian Malinois, who joined the Edinburg police force …

Died 4/16/17 Handler – Ofc. Felicia Figol CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer Felicia Figol’s K9 partner St Michael with the Newtown Police Department, who passed away Sunday from a rare form of cancer who was diagnosed in the beginning of April. Officer St Michael was trained in narcotic detection, suspect tracking and apprehension. Figol joined the …

Died – 4/15/17 Handler – Lt. Rick Tucker Police in mourning after longtime K-9 officer passes away Jenkintown police are reporting some sad news: the passing of their beloved K-9 officer Rocky. Rocky was put to sleep Saturday morning with his handler and partner, Lt. Rick Tucker, by his side. Rocky served the Jenkintown and surrounding communities for almost nine …