K9 Memorials

Died – 1/30/24 Handler – Officer Mike Drayton Savannah Police Department mourns loss of retired K-9 Ziggy The Savannah Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their retired K-9s.Ziggy died at home on Tuesday at the age of 13.The K-9 lived with his retired handler Mike Drayton and was the department’s first gun dog, according to SPD.Ziggy was …

Died 1/30/24 Handler – Officer Frank Flores San Angelo PD K9, Duke, has died The San Angelo Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 Duke.The department announced Duke’s crossing the rainbow bridge Wednesday afternoon.Duke served in the department for seven years and 10 months, starting in 2013. After he was retired from the department, Duke lived with his previous …

Died 1/30/24 Handler – Deputy Sheriff Jamie Arnold Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of K-9 Bohdi The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office shared a somber message on social media Friday, Feb. 2, revealing the department has suffered a loss.K-9 Bohdi passed away at the age of 14 on Jan. 30, as announced in the Friday message on Facebook.MCSO noted …

Died – 1/30/24 Handler – Officer Alison Schmitt MTA Police K9 officer ‘Mac,’ who protected Long Island commuters, dies at 7 The MTA Police K9 officer Mac, whose journey from a playful pup to a fierce protector of Long Island commuters died on Jan. 30 from lymphoma, his family said. Mac, you were my best friend, my first partner, my …

Handler – Sergeant Williams Henry County thanks K9 ‘Rico’ for service after passing The Henry County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death of K9 “Rico” after serving on the force for multiple years.Rico served as an HCSO police K9 where he participated in multiple drug enforcement efforts involving the seizure of narcotics and the apprehension of suspects. The sheriff’s office did …

Handler – Lt. Chris Walker Baker County Sheriff’s Office shares sad news of retired K-9′s passing Baker County Sheriff Scotty Rhoden took to social media on Mon., Jan. 29 to announce the passing of one of their own.In a Facebook post by the sheriff’s office, Blitz was said to have admirably served by the side of his handler, Lt. Chris …

Died 1/28/24 Handler – Officer Vargas Rockford Police K9 shot and killed, man injured during domestic call A domestic call ended in tragedy after one of Rockford Illinois Police Department’s K9 officers was killed in the line of duty. K9 Officer Nyx was fatally shot while protecting her handler on Sunday afternoon, according to officials. The incident initially happened on …

Died – 1/28/24 Handler – Officer C. Strevig Baltimore County Police Department Announces Passing of Beloved K9 Chief The Baltimore County Police Department shared the sad news of the unexpected passing of K9 Chief, a dedicated member of the force for eight years. K9 Chief was known for his loyalty and commitment to serving and protecting the residents of Baltimore …

Died 1/28/24 Handler – Officer Al Hadac Chicago police are mourning the loss of two K9 officers who died in less than a month.According to Chicago police, K9 officer Lun died suddenly while on duty on Monday and K9 officer Max died on Sunday, Jan. 28, following an illness.Officers paid tribute to the two fallen K9s in a social media …

Handler – Sergeant Myers Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Announce the Passing of K9 Holder, First Bloodhound Tracking Canine in Department History In a post on social media, the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office announce the passing of K9 Holder, the first bloodhound tracking canine to serve in the Sheriff’s Department. Below is the statement released by the Sheriff’s Office.“It is with …