K9 Memorials

Died – 3/2/15 Handler – Sgt. Sean Humphrey Memorial set for Florence Police Department’s K9 dog He was by his side more often than not, whether it was at work, at home or on vacation. His four paws followed him for five years. Faroan, a Florence Police Department K9, died March 2. The Belgian Malinois had an allergic reaction to …

Handler: Detective Lieutenant Matthew Moynihan Rhode Island State Police K-9 Axel of RI State Police dies K-9 Axel, a former partner to Detective Lieutenant Matthew Moynihan of the RI State Police, passes away. The Rhode Island State Police are mourning the loss of K-9 Axel, a former partner to Detective Lt. Matthew Moynihan. K-9 Axel, who was 14 years old, …

Handler: Officer Adam Ziegler Retired K-9 Aron of Deptford Twp. Police Department recently had to undergo an extensive surgery to at University of Pennsylvania Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital. The surgery related to two large masses found in his abdomen and went well. The PD has a plan that covered much of the cost and Deptford Twp. has agreed to …

Born – 1 June 2004 Died – 25 February 2015 Handler: Charlsie Hoffman Presidential Helicopter Squadron President Bush & President Obama This 4 legged Brave and Devoted Marine served as a PEDD his entire career with the HMX-1 Presidential Helicopter Squadron. Baddy’s ability to detect 9 different explosive odors along with being one of the best attack dogs that the …

Handler: Officer Jeff Kalber With his partner at his side, K9 Axel went home. The GCPK9A wishes Jeff Kalber and his family our condolences as they grieve the loss of Jeff’s friend and protector……Axel. Rest in peace and thank you for your service friend.

Died 1/10/15 Handler: Officer Brian Kane K9 Argo K121 served the Norfolk police department from December 2004 until June 2010. Virginia top dog award in 2008. Passed away January 10th, 2015.

Metro Police Department South Africa Butch the retired metro police dog put down Butch, the retired police dog at the center of a row over whether he could spend his twilight years with his handler, has been put down. “He was taken by the SPCA and euthanized,” said DA MP Dianne Kohler-Barnard who was lobbying for him to be allowed …

Died 10/16/14 On 10/16/14 the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office K-9 York died from Mesenteric Torsion after collapsing in his kennel while resting at home. He was able to be rushed to the VCA but was unable to be saved even though he received the absolute best treatment and care. York had just begun week two of his Patrol K-9 Basic …

Died 7/22/14 Handler – Senior Deputy Lindsey Evans Yosh came to the Sheriffs Office November 11 2012, he completed the Caninepro Canine Academy and ertified as a team on January 2, 2013. During the year Yoshiwas with the county he had a total of 13 captures, his first capture was made two days after he initially ertified. He also was …

Died – May 2014 Handler – Officer Aaron Blackledge K9 Ruch came to the Redmond Police Department in August, 2010 through the generous efforts of donations received through the Redmond Friends of K9. K9 Ruch was partnered with Officer Aaron Blackledge. In October of 2013, at the age of 5 years, K9 Ruch had to have surgery to remove his …