K9 Memorials

Died – 8/22/16 Handler – Officer Fred Laitinen Green Bay police dog dies The Green Bay Police Department announced one of its K9 officers died. The department said the police dog named Cops died after several months dealing with medical issues. “It is never easy to say goodbye to a friend and partner, but it is even harder when that …

Died – 1/20/16 Every now and then a dog enters your life and changes everything ~ Unknown MWD Emzy (F631), USAF (Retired), End of Watch 20Jan2016 Wednesday morning, Emzy peacefully made her transition in our home under the loving and compassionate hands of Dr. Seth Jones of Herbst Veterinary Clinic in Boerne, Texas. She was 13 years 6 months old. …

Handler – John Gillespie Sergeant Gillespie lost his retired K-9 Freddy. They were partners for over 9 years. Your proud service to the County of Union and the State of New Jersey will never be forgotten.

Died 8/20/16 Handler – Officer Adam Simonsen Kingman police K9 dies in the line of duty while rescuing hikers The Kingman Police Department reported “with deep sadness” the death of K9 Amigo, a three-year old Belgian Malinois, near White Cliffs on Saturday. Amigo died of heat exhaustion while rescuing two injured hikers in Kingman on Wednesday near the top of …

Died – 8/20/16 Handler – MA2 Ryan Canada Retired MWD Hyko (H224), US Navy, passed away last night in the arms of his handler. Hyko was based at NAS Sigonella, Sicily and deployed to Iraq and Kuwait. He retired to his handler, MA2 Ryan Canada, who is also a veteran. “Had to say goodbye to Hyko today. One of the …

Rest In Peace Retired PCSO K9 Mike.

Died 8/18/16 Handler – Officer David Funk Local police dogs M.J. and Kilo remembered for their service After training together when they were young, police service dogs Kilo and M.J. passed away on the same night after dedicating the majority of their lives to the Carrboro and Chapel Hill police departments, respectively.The two dogs, who were both German Shepherds, passed …

Died 8/18/16 Handler – Officer Sgt. Walker Local police dogs M.J. and Kilo remembered for their service After training together when they were young, police service dogs Kilo and M.J. passed away on the same night after dedicating the majority of their lives to the Carrboro and Chapel Hill police departments, respectively.The two dogs, who were both German Shepherds, passed …

Died – 8/15/16 K9 Officer Zeke passed away inside police vehicle The City of Ranger’s K9 Officer Zeke passed away Monday morning after he was found unresponsive inside a police vehicle. Ranger Chief of Police Larry Watson Jr. confirmed this information but additional details surrounding Zeke’s death cannot be release pending an investigation. Zeke was pronounced dead at a veterinary …

Handler – Officer Jon Hoffmeister Bloomington police officer bids goodbye to retired K-9 partner Pongo We at BPD are mourning the death of K9 Pongo, who served the department and the citizens of this community from February 2009 until December 2013. Pongo worked with K9 Officer Dana Cole and K9 Officer Jon Hoffmeister. Pongo is shown in the photos below …