K9 Memorials

Died – 9/12/16 Handler – Sgt. Klinkhammer The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department announced on Monday evening, September 12th the death of retired K9 Bear. “Bear was a valued member of our Department from 2007 until his retirement in 2014. Bear will be missed by his handler Sgt. Klinkhammer and his family. Thank you for your service Bear, Rest in Peace! …

Died 9/11/16 Handler – Officer Steve Grubb Lee’s Summit Police Department remembers K-9 officer who died over the weekend The Lee’s Summit Police Department said their final goodbyes to one of the department’s two K-9’s on Sunday. Police say Griff spent his final moments with his handler, Master Police Officer Steve Grubb. The K-9 had a terminal condition. “Griff will …

Died – 9/10/16 Handler – Officer Paul Foster K9 Ozzy was a Dual purpose Patrol/Bomb Detection K9. Born in Germany 12-24-2007 and started patrol 1/2009. Ozzy got sick on 9-9-16 and was rushed into surgery. He made it through having his spleen removed. He then passes away the following morning and was found to have cancer.

Died 9/10/16 Handler – Officer Mike Divito The GCPK9A is sad to announce the passing of Retired Patrol / Narcotics Detection Canine Rocco handled by Officer Mike Divito of the Deptord Twp. Police Department. Mike and Rocco were graduates of the Philadelphia Police K-9 Academy and proudly served the residents of Depford Township for many years. Rocco was affectionately known …

It is with great sadness I announce the passing of K-9 “Kenzo”. He, along with his handler D/S Klaysmat vigorously patrolled the streets of Palm Beach County from 2006-2013. This great team was responsible for countless felony apprehensions, one of which K-9 Kenzo sustained a gun shot wound while apprehending a murder suspect. As an overwhelming example of his fortitude, …

Died 9/9/16 Handler – Deputy Jonathon Cornelison Madison County K-9 Dies After Being Left In Hot Car A K-9 officer with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office is dead after being left unattended in a hot car, according to Sheriff Phillip Morgan. The K-9’s name is Lina and she was about three years old, Morgan said. Lina was acquired from donations …

Died – 9/7/16 Handler – Officer Rivera Today, I had to say goodbye to my best friend and my partner. I’m sitting here wiping tears off my screen and off my face because of how unexpected this operation went, but I won’t go into details. I taught Ty so many things and watched him grow into the most amazing police …

Handler – Tracy Chapman Forest Preserve District’s First K-9 Officer Passes Away The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s former search and rescue bloodhound passed away over the Labor Day weekend. The 12-year-old canine, Rosie, was diagnosed with arthritis in early 2012, and retired later that year after the illness prevented her from being able to take on the rigors …

Died – 9/7/16 Handler – Constable Stu Rota and Senior Constable Lloyd McKay Model police dog Link put to sleep One of New Zealand’s most famous police dogs and an inspiration for fluffy toys has been put to sleep. Link, a German Shepherd, once tracked an offender almost 2km down roads and back alleys, eventually finding him on the roof …

Died – 9/7/16 Handler – Deputy Ken Diebert DuPage County bomb-sniffing dog remembered as ‘best partner’ The DuPage County sheriff’s office is mourning the loss of its beloved bomb-sniffing dog Utah, a 13-year-old black lab that died Wednesday. “Utah was one of the rarest canines the sheriff’s office has ever had,” Sheriff John Zaruba said in a statement. “He spent …