K9 Memorials

Former Madison Police K9 died over the weekend Madison Police report that their former MPD K9 Johnny passed away this weekend. Johnny was one of the original dogs with whom MPD started the K9 Unit in 2005, where he served for 10 very successful years. Because of what Johnny was able to accomplish, from finding drugs to tracking burglars to …

Heroic Philippines police dog given burial honors Police dog Geraldine has been given burial honors in the Philippines for her service to the force. The German Shepherd served under the K-9 unit of the PNP Regional Public Safety Battalion in the Philippines city of Butuan. Police officers held the funeral in honor of her exceptional work, including her ability to …

Died – 7/4/16 Handler – Sergeant Luke Warburton NSW Police Dog Unit pays tribute to Police Dog ‘Chuck’ The NSW Police Dog Unit has today paid tribute to Police Dog, ‘Chuck’, who passed away this week, NSW Police say. PD Chuck was the loyal companion, partner, and best friend to Acting Sergeant Luke Warburton. Born on Sunday 10 August 2008, …

Died – 7/3/16 Handler – Officer Steven Somers Rockland police mourn loss of veteran retired police dog Boyar, who retired last year, died Sunday. Boyar had a distinguished career, he located missing people, uncovered evidence and dashed in to help capture dangerous suspects. Rockland Police announced Boyar was euthanized after brief illnesses with his partner by his side, the departments …

Died – 7/3/16

Died – 7/1/16 Handler – Officer Edward Hancock K9 Hax has died During Hax’s distinguished career, he located missing people, uncovered evidence and dashed in to help capture dangerous suspects. Weymouth Police announced that 13-year-old Hax, who retired from the force in 2014, died Friday. Hax was euthanized after brief illnesses with his former human partner by his side, the …

Died – 7/2/16 Handler – Corporal Kirk Wetzel Beloved Hazleton Police Dog Passes Away The Hazleton Police Department announced that their legendary German Shepherd K-9 “Griz” has died at the age of 11. According to Hazleton Police, Griz died on Friday from an infection that created medical complications. Griz was cross trained in Patrol and Narcotics Detection. He was assigned …

Died – 6/30/16 Handler – Police Chief Gary Scheihing Police chief’s K9 dies after vehicle rear-ended Authorities say a Boise area police chief was injured and a police dog was killed in a vehicle crash. Idaho State Police said in a news release that officers responded to the collision in Emmett Thursday afternoon. Police say Emmett Police Chief Gary Scheihing …

K9 officer laid to rest in touching procession of other dogs In a touching tribute caught on video, K9 officers and their handlers stood at attention during a funeral procession for a K9 named Bak. Bak was a member of the MARTA Police Department for 8 years. He began his career in 2008 and was partnered with Officer Hemingway for …

Handler – PC Paul Rogers Handler pays tribute to his police dog Yeoman A police dog handler from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) Dog Unit has paid tribute to the ‘most trusted and loyal dog’ he has ever worked with. Last week retired Police Dog Yeoman passed away at the age of almost 13 following illness. He and his …