K9 Memorials

Died – 8/20/15 Handler – Lt. Mike Hoguet Retired Fairview police canine Kohl dies Fairview Heights are mourning the death of their retired K9. Kohl served from February 2007 to May 2013. Kohl died Thursday at the home of his handler, Lt. Mike Hoguet. Kohn was trained in narcotics and tracking and was involved in many narcotic arrests during his …

Died – 8/20/15 Handler – Ofc. John Simon Retired Police K9 Kane Euthanized Officer John Simon’s retired police K9 Kane for Windsor Police Department had to be euthanized on 8/20/15. Kane had retired 3 years ago and lived a good long retired life and passed away at 16 years old thanks to John’s good care. Officer Simon and K9 Kane …

Died 8/20/15 Policeman forced to shoot own service dog A police officer in western Germany was forced to shoot his own dog with his sidearm on Thursday after he couldn’t stop the animal from biting him. The dog, which was on a lead, had locked his jaws around the man and there was no other way to remove it, police …

Died – 8/19/15 Handler – Officer Bryan Lockwood Quakertown police to honor K-9 Kito Quakertown police will honor the life of its first K-9 officer — a German shepherd named Kito — who died as the result of a debilitating illness last month. A public memorial service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday outside of Quakertown Borough Hall at, 35 …

Died 8/19/15 Handler – Sgt. Ryan Night Glassborro P.D. Mourns K9 Bento Condolences go to Sgt. Ryan Night on the passing of his recently retired K9 partner Bento # K9 102 who was 10.5 years old and served for 9 years. Bento had recently retired on July 1, 2015 after being diagnosed with inoperable terminal cancer in May. He got …

Died – 8/18/15 Handler – Nigudkar Mumbai police loses a beloved comrade, as Rex breathes his last The mumbai police lost one of their loyal canine companions yesterday morning. Rex, as he was fondly known, was a Labrador who had been working with the Mumbai police since 2009. He was an important part of their Anti-Sabotage Team. Rex had been …

Died – 8/18/15 Handler – Deputy Mick Frisbie Williams County Sheriff’s Office Lose Canine to Cancer The Williams County Sheriff’s Office said K-9 Hammer, a 12-year-old Dutch shepherd, died of cancer Tuesday. He was handled by Deputy Mick Frisbie. Hammer was born May 18, 2003, and joined the sheriff’s office in August, 2004. He was trained in narcotics detection, patrol, …

Died – 8/17/15 Handler – Sgt. Chris Bieber Cedar Rapids police K-9 officer Jenks dies unexpectedly A Cedar Rapids Police Department K-9 officer died earlier this week. On Tuesday, the department announced that K-9 officer Jenks, who had been partnered with Sgt. Chris Bieber, died Monday after a “quick and unexpected medical condition.” Jenks was a 7-year-old Dutch Shepherd trained …

Died – 8/16/15 Handler – Captain Dave Phillips Weymouth police mourn K9 officer The Weymouth Police Department announced the passing of one of their K-9 officers Monday. K9 Officer Ali died Sunday, she was 12 years old. Her partner Captain Dave Phillips said, “For over 11 years, K-9 Ali was a faithful partner and companion. He will truly be missed.” …

Died 8/14/15 Handler – Patrol Sgt. Andy Thoms Sheriff’s office mourns loss of police dog Viper The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. The department announced last week that Viper, the K¬9 partner of Sgt. Andy Thoms, died on Friday. A statement released Saturday by the department said Viper “will be missed immensely.” …