K9 Memorials

Died – 2/22/16 We said goodbye to retired MWD Astra (L032). She served 2 tours in Iraq as a Specialized Search Dog with handler Pamela Collen; they worked together from 2007 to 2014. We found a tumor on her spleen that was bleeding into her stomach early Saturday morning. She would have been 11 in June. RIP Astra, you will …

Died 2/22/16 Police dog dies, five policemen suspended Five policemen have been suspended in Bihar after a police dog, Gulabo, died in a road accident, officials said on Monday. A speeding truck crushed Gulabo in Rohtas district a few days ago when she was crossing a road after her handlers left her free without bothering to chain her, an official …

Died 2/21/16 Handler – Deputy M. Bennett K9 Lyka euthanized after injury during K9 demonstration It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of K9 Lyka. This afternoon, K9 Lyka and her handler, Deputy M. Bennett, we’re putting on a K9 demonstration for hundreds of people in Fremont on 2/21/16 when K9 Lyka suffered a major …

Died – 2/19/16 With the heaviest of hearts, I am torn to have to share with everyone the crossing of the Rainbow Bridge by my four-legged best friend, Retired MWD Akim (J375). I worked Akim from 2011 until I retired him and took him home in 2013. I did the very best I could with the help of others who …

Handler – Sgt. Mike Jones Grantsville’s first police dog dies Grantsville police paid their last respects to one of their own Tuesday. About two dozen officers lined the street and stood at attention as Grantsville Police Sgt. Mike Jones carried the body of his partner, Zoro, a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois, draped in an American flag, to the West Jordan Animal …

Died 2/14/16 Handler – Officer Smith Broken Arrow Police dog passes away Officers with the Broken Arrow Police Department said one of their police dogs died this week. A post on their Facebook page said K-9 Dash suffered from a brain tumor. “K-9 Dash EOW 2-14-16. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Broken Arrow you will be …

Died 2/14/16 Handler – Lt. Keith Lynn Former Beloit K9 dies The Beloit Fire and Police Departments are mourning the death of a former K9 Molly. She died 2/14/16 after suffering a stroke at the age of 16. K9 Molly, a black Labrador retriever, served as an Arson Detection Dog with handler Keith Lynn before retiring in 2013 after 10 …

Handler – Det. Art Wolff Roane County Sheriff K9 “Rad” passes away A well known East Tennessee K9 “Rad” has passed away after 10 years in law enforcement. Rad had served 7 of his 10 years with the Roane County Sheriff’s Office with his handler Det. Art Wolff. Rad was 12 years old and was bitten by a snake in …

Died – 2/11/16 Handler – SGT Snider Lenoir Police Department Police Canine “Doc” Passes Away From the Lenoir Police Department…Thank you for your service, Doc. You will be remembered. It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of a retired friend and police canine “Doc”. Doc died at home yesterday, attended by his human partner and Dad, …

Died – 2/11/16 Handler – Officer Robert Lovett Graham police dog, ‘Nero’, dies after 10 years of service A police dog that spent about 10 years with the Graham Police Department before retiring in 2013 died on Thursday. Robert Lovett, now with the Elon Police Department, got Nero when the dog was 2 or 3 years old. Nero is the …