K9 Memorials

Died 1/7/15 Handler – Sgt. Chris Smith K9 Bart Passes Away K9 Bart is an 12‐year‐old Belgian Malinois handled by Bonneville County Sgt. Chris Smith. Bart has served since 2005. He is also a dual‐purpose dog, and is trained in narcotic detection and criminal apprehension for the sheriff’s office.

Died 12/6/15 Handler – Detective Phillips It is with deep sorrow that we share with you all the death of Bomb K9 Jojo. We wanted to give his handler, Detective Brad Phillips, time to grieve and share his own personal words with you in the below heart-felt letter — “It is with a heavy heart that I write this email …

Handler – Lt. Joshua Cook WVU Police Department Says Goodbye to Beloved K-9 The West Virginia University Police Department said goodbye to a beloved Golden Retriever named Bella. Bella served as an explosive detection K-9 and passed away after battling cancer. Bella joined the WVU Police Department when she was two years old and has worked in schools, sports facilities, …

Handler – Sgt. Rob Hans Salem County Sheriff’s K9 Passes Away K-9 Ben, a member of the Salem County Sheriff’s Office, has died. “Words seem inadequate to express our feelings of grief by the men and women of Salem County Sheriff’s Office in our loss of this amazing K-9 Officer,” stated Sheriff Charles M. Miller in a news release. Officials …

Handler – PC Claire Todd Gloucestershire Police have had to say goodbye to one of their own this week as lifesaving dog Duke has died just weeks before he was due to retire. The 11-year-old German Shepherd enjoyed an impressive six-year career in the constabulary with his heartbroken handler PC Claire Todd who he lived with in Wales. Duke was …

Died 1/1/16 Handler – Officer Stephanie Humerickhouse Rocky, an 11-year-old Belgian Malinois, who worked for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department died Friday, January 1, 2016. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.Rocky died off-duty after serving his final shift on New Year’s Eve with his handler Officer Stephanie Humerickhouse. Rocky has worked with IMPD’s Criminal Interdiction Unit since September 2011. …

Died – 12/30/15 Handler – Officer Mark Jaeger Wausau police dog Pluto dies A retired Wausau police dog has died. K-9 Officer Mark Jaeger. Police say the Belgian Malinois named Pluto died December 30. The 13-year-old dog started working for the Wausau Police Department in 2005 and retired one year ago. “Pluto was a great partner at work and a …

Died – 12/29/15 Martin County K9 passes away The Martin County Sheriff’s Department announced the passing of K9 Rex on Tuesday. Rex, a Belgian Malinois who was born in Holland in 2003, was 12. According to a press release from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Rex began his law enforcement duties shortly after birth, undergoing intense training to prepare him …

Died – 12/29/15 Handler – Sgt. Tony Mele Beloved Mayfield Heights Police Department K-9 passes away Mayfield Heights police said its beloved K-9 has passed away. Police say he faithfully served the department for 8 years– from 2006-2014– along with his partner, Sgt. Tony Mele. “Duke not only helped us fight crime but he was also the goodwill ambassador for …

Died – 12/29/15 Handler – Lt. Zsakhiem James Beloved Camden County Police Department K9 Passes Away A beloved Camden County Police Department K9 has died. Officer Zero, the veteran K-9 officer who was Camden’s oldest police dog, passed away Monday night at his home, authorities said. He was 12, Camden County spokesman Dan Keashen said, and died of natural causes. …