K9 Memorials

Died 8/12/15 Two deployments to two different countries. K9 Rex was euthanized due to cancer in his liver and spleen.

Died 8/12/15 Handler – Officer Jason Thomas Police mourn unexpected passing of K9 ‘Pajko’ The Cedar City Police Department announced Wednesday that Pajko, a K9 officer with the force, had died unexpectedly at the age of 5. A press release from The Friends of Iron County Police K9 states the death has “come as a great shock to all involved”, …

Died – 8/12/15 Handler – Deputy Austin Lemberger Alarm & AC fails, killing Brown County Sheriff’s K9 The Brown County Sheriff’s Department says one of their police dogs died in a hot car when the air conditioning malfunctioned on Wednesday. Authorities say the K9, Wix, and his partner, Deputy Austin Lemberger, were on special assignment in Sheboygan County at the …

Died 8/12/15 Handler – Officer Samantha Snowberger Toledo police K-9 killed; suspect in standoff dead A Toledo Police K-9 was shot and killed Wednesday after the dog and its partner chased a pair of suspected car thieves into a vacant house in East Toledo. One suspect died and police apprehended the other after the dog was shot. The police officer …

Died – 8/10/15 Handler – Deputy Latham Roldan K9 Officer dies and it’s handler is fired A police dog left in a hot car dies now his handler is out of a job. According to the Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Department Latham Roldan has been relieved of his duties. Investigators say Roldan left his K-9 partner named Jola in his …

Died – 8/10/15 Handler – Officer Jeff Fornarotto Brick police honor dying K-9 unit dog Township police said their final goodbyes to one of their K-9 unit partners early Monday morning. Dakota, a nearly 11-year-old German shepherd, was euthanized about 1:30 a.m. at the Brick Town Veterinary Hospital after suffering from liver cancer that spread to his chest, said Dr. …

Died 8/10/15 MWD Vvinnie passed away on 8/10/15. Vvinnie (K376) was born December 2004. Vvinnie completed 2 tours in Iraq and 1 in Afghanistan with his handler.

Died – 8/9/15 It’s with heavy hearts we announce the passing of MPC (Multi-Purpose Canine) He was a hero! Sniffing out guns, ammunition, and explosives while a part of the SEAL teams in Afghanistan.

Died – 8/7/15 Handler – Officer Dominic Raysick County Mourns Police Dog Hunter’s Death Residents are joining with Montgomery County Police to mourn the death of the department’s K9 Hunter, who died of cancer recently. The seven-year-old German shepherd was diagnosed with terminal cancer in July, and was euthanized on Aug. 7. Hunter was paired with Officer Dominic Raysick; the …

Died – 8/7/15 Handler – Officer Wright Retired Riley County K9 Dino dies The Riley County Police Department today announced the death of retired K9 Dino. Dino experienced deteriorating health issues due to his age. Riley County Police announced Dino’s retirement in December, 2014 after a career of 11 years serving the Manhattan and Riley County community. He spent his …