K9 Memorials

Died 6/22/16 Handler – Sgt. Nick Belliveau It’s been a tough few days for two Sonoma County (CA) law enforcement agencies; each lost an integral part of their team. Sebastopol Police Department K-9 Frank and Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Koogan both died this week. Frank, a German shepherd, garnered massive public attention as he battled two bouts of lymphoma.He …

Died 6/22/16 Xaro crossed the rainbow bridge at his home in Orlando with his trainer/handler and best buddy Rob and wife Crystal. Xaro was a decorated War Dog having several tours to Afghanistan with CJSOTF, and had the honor of supporting numerous special duty assignments at home. He has spent his last days enjoying his well earned retirement in sunny …

Died 6/22/16 Handler – Lt. Bryan Ricci Coventry police K-9 dies A K-9 officer at the Coventry Police Department died Wednesday. “It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our K-9 Enzo this morning. “Our thoughts go out to his handler, Lt. Bryan Ricci and his family, who are especially feeling his loss today.” The post went …

Died – 6/20/16 Border Patrol K-9 Dies From Extreme Heat While Tracking Illegal Immigrants A U.S. Border Patrol police dog (K-9) died from extreme heat complications, while looking for illegal immigrants in distress. The K-9 and his partner had been at a ranch in the remote area known as Falfurrias which is located about 80 miles north of the Texas/Mexico …

Died 6/20/16 Handler – Lt. Shawn Courtney Del City police mourn death of former K-9 officer K-9 officer Olaf died Monday. He was a 13-year-old Czech Import German Shepherd. Olaf started with the Del City Police Department in 2005 and retired in 2015. He was trained in narcotics, patrol apprehension and tracking. “Good boy, Olaf. Run free over that rainbow …

Died – 6/19/16 Handler – Deputy Dale BeCraft K9 Titan passed away on June 19, 2016 from complications from gastric dilatation volvulus surgery. Titan served with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office since 2014. He was born in Herzebrock-Clarholz, Germany on September 30th, 2011. Before arriving in the United States in 2013, he received his Schutzhund title. To receive the Schutzhund …

Died – 6/19/16 Handler – Sgt. Ryan Ashlock Clinton County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of police dog The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer. According to the agency, K-9 Deputy Dyzio died early Sunday from an illness. Sgt. Ryan Ashlock served as Dyzio’s handler. They were a certified dual-purpose patrol dog team through the …

Died – 6/18/16 Vermont State Police Retired K9 Passes We’re sad to share the loss of K9 Casko. Casko passed away peacefully yesterday, following a courageous battle with cancer. Casko medically retired last fall, after a distinguished 11 year career serving the people of Vermont.

6/18/16 Handler – Sujit Ghorpade Bomb squad dog succumbs to kidney ailment Retired Mumbai police bomb detection dog Sultan died of a kidney ailment at a Virar animal farm on Saturday. The Labrador was attached to the bomb detection dog squad at Goregaon, which also comprised canines named Max, Caesar and Tiger. Max died in April this year. All the …

Died – 6/18/16 Handler – Cpl. David Berrios K-9 Officer Wombat laid to rest A somber funeral procession led by a line of Woodward Police cars made its way slowly through the streets of Woodward Friday. The procession included local leaders of Woodward and many citizens all gathered, some coming to attention in the streets as it passed, to honor …