K9 Memorials

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. …

Died 12/29/15 Handler – Officer Steve Silk CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Steve Silk’s partner, K9 Boris of the New Haven Police Department. Steve and Boris were lifetime members, joining the CPWDA on 4/3/10.

Died 12/29/15 Handler – Officer Chesney Griffin Bristol, Tenn. police K-9 dies A Bristol Tennessee Police Department K-9 officer recently died of cancer. K-9 Ruger died on Dec. 29 after becoming sick the week of Christmas. A preliminary autopsy at the University of Tennessee revealed K-9 Ruger had cancer in his organs, the statement said. Bristol, Tenn. K-9 Officer Chesney …

Died 12/28/15 Handler – Officer Jeff Vaughan Salina K-9 Officer Dies Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are mourning the loss of K-9 officer Riddik. Riddik was a fantastic partner for Officer Jeff Vaughan. Riddik apprehended many suspects in his career and was the recipient of several awards. K-9 Officer Riddik served the citizens of Salina for over nine years.

Died 12/27/15 Handler – Officer Carlos De Santiago Palo Alto Police K-9 Passes: Goodbye, Dag They say dogs are a man’s best friend. For a police officer, a K-9 dog is much more than a good friend. A good K-9 can save an officer’s life. Palo Alto Police today announced Dag, the department’s K-9 dog, passed away in December due …

Died 12/25/15 Handler – Corporal Kevin Cramp Lewiston Police K-9 dog dies unexpectedly The Lewiston Police Department lost one of their own. The department said they lost their K-9 dog Chico to an unexpected passing. The department posted on their page, “It is with deep regret that we announce the unexpected passing of Lewiston Police K-9 Chico. Chico suffered a …

Died 12/25/15 1st Handler – Officer Vinton Wallace 2nd Handler – Officer Keith MacKenzie Retired K-9 Fina passes away Christmas morning The Rochester Police Department announced Monday the passing of retired police K-9 Fina, who served the department for nine years. She passed away early on Christmas morning due to a sudden illness, according to a press release. Fina, a …

Died 12/24/15 Arlington County Police Announces Passing of Retired Police Dog K-9 Toby, a retired Arlington County Police dog, has unexpectedly passed away, the department announced.today. Toby served Arlington from 2008-2013. This is, unfortunately, at least the third Arlington K-9 to die early in recent years. In 2013, K-9 Dutch become suddenly ill and passed away while on the force. …

Died 12/23/15 Handler – Police Chief Matt Balsley Morrice police dog dies after being struck by vehicle Village officials are mourning the loss of the Morrice Police Department K-9 officer, which died along with a second dog about 6 p.m. Dec. 23 after apparently being struck with a vehicle.Reggie, a 2-year-old Dutch shepherd, apparently escaped from his yard and was …