K9 Memorials

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 …

Handler – Officer Tripp Schwenk Beloved Sarasota K-9 officer passes away after brief fight with cancer Sarasota Police Department has lost a brave member of their K-9 force. They posted the sad news on their social media accounts on Thursday. K-9 officer, “Kuda,” 11, served the City of Sarasota for eight years. He passed away after his short fight with …

Handler – Cst. Kevin Morgan Retired Police Dog, Rugger, Passes Away at 11 It is with great sadness that we advise on the passing of (Retired) PSD (Police Service Dog) “Rugger.” Rugger retired from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Police Dog Services 3 years ago today, on August 9, 2013 for health reasons. Rugger was adopted by a loving family on …

Handler – Sergeant Dustin Palen Orange County K-9 Jake Passes In a news release from Orange County Sheriff’s Office Captain Scott K Hamill, he announces, “It is with deep sadness that the Orange County Sheriff’s Office report the passing of K-9 Jake. Jake was the loyal partner of Sergeant Dustin Palen and served Orange County for 11 years. “Jake was …