K9 Memorials

Died – 12/19/16 Handler – Officer Ruhlen Newport News Police mourn the passing of beloved K-9 The Newport News Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K-9 who served the department for 11 years. K-9 Jordan passed away Monday morning at the age of 13 in the arms of her handler, Master Police Officer Ruhlen. The full bred …

Died – 12/19/16 Handler – Officer Mike Blaine Rest In Peace K-9 Rex California Highway Patrol K9 Rex passed on 12/19/16. Rex was 13.5 years old. He was imported from Holland and was a KNPV Champion. Rex started his career in Redding and was re-teamed a short while later to Inland Division (San Bernardino) with Officer Mike Blaine. Mike and …

Died – 12/19/16 Handler – officer Ian McPherson Police dog remembered as selfless, legendary German shepherd While serving on the Seymour Police Department, K9 Koa could be a criminal’s worst nightmare. But for his handler, former officer Ian McPherson, the German shepherd was his work partner and best friend. After Koa’s retirement in 2010, the dog remained a part of …

Died – 12/18/16 Handler – Officer Charles Kocanda Radio dispatcher makes last call to honor police dog Rachel A dispatcher on the Chicago Police Department radio channel used to request K-9 units held the air Sunday morning and asked everyone to stand by. “All units stand by, Citywide 1,” she said. “7323 canine Rachel.”When her handler, Officer Charles Kocanda, heard …

Died – 12/16/16 Handler – Officer Brian Ziolkovski CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Zeus who was handled by Officer Brian Ziolkovski of the Old Saybrook Police Department. Officer’s saluted Zeus on his way to be put down, then a sad good bye was given to K9 Zeus surrounded by his family members. K9 Zeus was put …

Died – 12/16/16 Handler – Officer Ron Gunton Retired Mentor police K-9 passes away He may have hung up his badge a few years ago, but his contributions to the community will be remembered forever. We’re talking about Deuce, a retired police K-9 with the Mentor Police Department. He passed away on Friday. Here’s how MPD described him. “Our thoughts …

Handler – Officer Norman Wilder K-9 Ellie’s Death Mourned Norman Wilder spent 12 years with the same partner before her recent passing due to a non-treatable cancer. The two stayed together through stints with the Logan County Sheriff’s office, the Charleston Police Department and the Booneville Police Department, handling hundreds of cases. Wilder was the handler for K-9 officer “Ellie,” …

Handler – Sergeant Cody McCoy It is with heavy hearts that the Ottumwa Police Department announces the passing of Ottumwa Police Department K-9 “Sharek”. Sharek began his career with the department on October 26, 2009 and was assigned to K-9 handler Sergeant Cody McCoy.   Sergeant McCoy and Sharek have worked together on a daily basis over the past seven years. …

Handler – Sgt. Erik F. Ramsland A Massachusetts State Police sergeant shared a heartfelt Facebook tribute to his late K9 partner on Saturday. Sgt. Erik F. Ramsland writes in a post called “Dozer’s last ride” that the K9 officer died of cancer after nine years with the Massachusetts State Police and a happy retirement. “Dozer was a motivated and hard-working …

Died – 12/10/16 Handler – Sergeant Joe Chase Salem PD bids farewell to Adam, K9 officer “Adam always came through, whenever somebody couldn’t find something he’d take us right to it,” said Sergeant Joe Chase, Adam’s partner and handler. “He’d just gotten a heroin dealer last week. That was par for the course with Adam.” Chase estimated Adam had been …