K9 Memorials

Died – 12/21/23 K9 killed in Stonington officer-involved shooting Video – escort – https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1817435065351706 A Connecticut State Police dog died Thursday night and a person was injured as a result of an officer-involved shooting on Mechanic Street in Pawcatuck.The incident happened at about 7:30 p.m. when police tried to serve a felony warrant out of Norwich at a residence near …

Died 12/21/23 ‘Leo,’ The Crime Detection Dog Of Kodagu District Police Passes Away Leo, the crime detection dog, which had served for 10 years and 9 months at the Kodagu District Dog Squad, has passed away following illness on Dec. 21.Leo was inducted into the Dog Squad on Feb. 26, 2013 and had retired from service on Nov. 17, 2023.Leo, …

Handler – Officer Ron Coffelt Fort Wayne Police Department mourns loss of K-9 ‘Django’ On Wednesday, the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) announced the death of Django, a former K-9 who served the department for nearly seven years. Django joined the department in September 2013 and served until his retirement in January 2020.Django worked alongside Officer Ron Coffelt and stayed …

Meridian bids farewell to beloved retired K9, Randy, celebrated for bravery and service Meridian Police Department announced the passing of a retired K9, Randy.Randy started with the department in December 2015 and spent the next five years working as a K9. The department says he was a great drug dog and a brave and committed patrol dog with multiple apprehensions. …

K9 Handler – Sgt. Wayne Payne Gulfport PD Mourns Loss Of Retired K9 Luna The Gulfport Police Department shared the news on Facebook that retired K9 Luna passed away.Luna and her handler and former Sgt. Wayne Payne were a dedicated part of the Gulfport Police Department.The police department said, “They left an indelible mark on our community. Her invaluable contributions, …

Handler – Officer Dominic Poe Retired Kent Police Department K-9 Iron passes away The Kent Police Department announced with a heavy heart on Jan. 12 that retired K-9 Iron has crossed the rainbow bridge.Iron was brought to the United States in 2014 from the Czech Republic by Al Gill of Von der Haus Gill German Shepherds, according to KPD.He then …

Died 12/18/23 Handler(s): Lt Ralph Salas & Deputy Tim Capps Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Retired K9 Bullet “Today, the members of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office mourn the loss of retired Officer K-9 Bullet, who passed away peacefully this afternoon companied by his family.K9 Bullet was a 13-year-old Black Lab certified in Explosives Detection work throughout his career.He became …

Died 12/17/23 Retired North Las Vegas Police K9 to be honored with memorial service A memorial service with honors will be held for a retired North Las Vegas Police Patrol Service Dog. K9 Ossie, a sable German Shepherd, was born in Czechoslovakia on Jan. 10, 2011, and was imported to the United States by Adlerhorst International of California and certified …

Handler – Deputy Luis Ledbetter K-9 Tucker peacefully passes surrounded by love Trained for disaster situations, excelled in Human Remains Detection (HRD), remembered as a good boy, K-9 Tucker and his career won’t be forgotten. The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) announced his passing Friday morning. Tucker is described as a “top-tier HRD K-9” whose track record speaks for itself …

Richland County Sheriff’s Department mourns loss of retired K9 deputy Youri The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of their former K9 deputies. The department announced the passing of retired K9 Youri, 13 on Wednesday. Youri was a very successful, powerhouse, full service patrol dog – serving the citizens of Richland County from 2013 until his …