K9 Memorials

Handler – Officer David Reed Dog’s death leaves void for officer, police department Kahvo was an “energetic dog,” but serious and loyal when working as part of the Police Department K9 Unit. At the side of Charleston Police Department officer David Reed, the German shepherd handled multiple criminal apprehensions, narcotics searches, evidence and suspect searches, and tracking cases. After five …

Died – 11/23/15 Handler – Mark Smith Cornwall’s Arson Dog Passes Away Cornwall’s Fire and Rescue Service has announced that Nelson, its Fire Investigation Dog, has passed away after a short illness. Nelson, a seven and a half year old springer spaniel, has been an invaluable member of Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service for the past six years. As part …

Died 11/22/15 Handler – Lt. John Allen Retired Melvindale police dog laid to rest after battling bone cancer After a nine-year career of serving the community and sniffing out trouble with the help of his human partner and friend Lt. John Allen, Melvindale has lost its recently retired K9 officer. Mackey, after fighting a battle with bone cancer, was laid …

Died – 11/21/15 Handler – Deputy Sheriff Steve Nesvik K9 Ricky Passes K9 Ricky died of cancer. Ricky, 9, worked for a sheriff’s department in Winneshiek, Iowa. and had been forced into a fast, fatal retirement by a brain tumor. A private memorial service was held with his family and members of the law enforcement community.

Died – 11/20/15 Handler – Constable Dave Roberts K9 Winnie sadly passed on A four–footed, furry protector of the North-West died on Friday. After eight years of distinguished service for Tasmania Police and five years as a loved family dog, Winnie sadly passed on. In her career, Winnie was in the protection of dignitaries including Prince Charles, Princess Mary of …

Handler – Trooper Sgt. Roger Reardon Retired State Police K-9 officer passes away The Rhode Island State Police announced the passing of a retired canine officer this week. Kubo, a German Shepherd-Belgian Malinois mix, worked with Sgt. Roger Reardon as both a patrol service dog and an explosive detection dog. He joined the force as one of five canines transferred …

Died 11/18/15 Brave police dog Diesel killed by woman suicide bomber in Paris siege A anti-terror police dog has died after being blown up by a female suicide bomber during a firefight with suspected ISIS militants behind the Paris massacre. The seven-year-old Belgian Shepherd named Diesel was killed during a raid by up to 100 police and soldiers on a …

Died – 11/17/15 Handler – Officer John Dolan Florence Police K9 dies Retired Florence Police officer John Dolan said “Max was special. He meant the world to me,” said Dolan, of Walton. The German Shepherd partnered with Dolan in Florence, and the two went after criminals and crime scenes not just there, but throughout Northern Kentucky counties.Max, who was 11, …

Died – 11/16/15 Handler – officer Christina Marshall Milwaukee police K9 laid to rest A K9 officer with the Milwaukee Police Department will be laid to rest Monday after being diagnosed with cancer. Kenny, 10, has been working with officer Christina Marshall since 2007. Kenny and Officer Marshall were the pioneer team for K9 firearm detection in the state of …

Died – 11/16/15 Handler – Deputy Brian Lewis First dog certified to sniff out prescription drugs has died of cancer After a long batter with cancer, a Warren County Sheriff’s Office canine officer was laid to rest last Monday. County officials said Kash had suffered from cancer for almost a year. Deputy Brian Lewis was there when vets put Kash …