K9 Memorials

Died – 12/5/15 Handler – Officer Julie Bailey K9 Cir dies at age 11 Vacaville Police Officer Julie Bailey remembers the first time she met her partner, K-9 Officer Cir. He leaned against her leg and looked up at her lovingly. “I thought it was a sign,” she said. Later on, she would discover that Cir gave everyone that look, …

Died – 12/3/15 Handler – Officer Brad Schramm University of Iowa Police Department K9 Remembered Police dog officers gathered to honor the life of one of their companions this afternoon. Officers from across Linn and Johnson Counties drove with their lights on in a procession to the Edgewood Animal Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A University of Iowa police dog by …

Died – 11/29/15 Handler – Officer Jason Ebert Police mourn Bethlehem K9 A Bethlehem police dog died Sunday after being diagnosed with an untreatable form of cancer, police said Monday. Chief Mark DiLuzio said that K-9 Rexo, a 9-year-old German Shepherd died Sunday morning in the company of his partner Officer Jason Ebert and several other officers. “Our condolences go …

Died – 11/24/15 Handler – Officer Cullen Czech Long-time sheriff’s office K9 passes away from illness An Anoka County Sheriff’s Office K9, Major, died from an illness Tuesday, Nov. 24. Major has worked with Cullen Czech since 2007 when they were with the Big Lake Police Department. When Czech was hired by the Anoka County Attorney’s Office in 2009, Anoka …

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 …