K9 Memorials

Died – 4/3/24 Handler – Detective Sergeant Devin Thompson End of Watch for South Williamsport Police K9 Dany Retired South Williamsport Police K9 Dany was laid to rest on April 3.”It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired South Williamsport Police K9 Dany on April 3rd,” wrote the South Williamsport Police on their Facebook page.”Dany was …

Died – 4/2/24 Handler – Marie Cetti The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of K9 Uno on 4/2/24 who was partnered with Officer Marie Cetti with the Bridgeport Police Department. K9 Uno recently retired in 2023 and he resided with Ofc Cetti until his unfortunate passing. K9 Uno was certified in Patrol and …

Died – 4/2/24 Handler – Officer Kharmishia Phillip Fields Virginia K9 killed by gang members Authorities in Virginia are mourning the loss of a K9 officer they said was killed by gang members at a state prison.The Virginia Department of Corrections said K9 Riven died while protecting his assigned corrections officer, staff, and other inmates at Sussex State Prison Tuesday.According …

Capt. Daniel Matt Bryan Clark, 35, was laid to rest with his K9, Jaxx, by his side.Capt. Clark played a big role at the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office for the past 14 years. Sadly, he took his own life at his home on 4/1/24. Clark was deployed to Iraq during his six years in the Army as a combat medic. …

Died 4/1/24 Handler – Officer Eric Palmer Wilmington Police Department Mourns The Passing Of Retired K-9 Officer Ridic The Wilmington Police Department is deeply saddened to announce the passing of retired K-9 Officer Ridic on April 1, 2024. Ridic, who served faithfully alongside his partner, retired Wilmington Police Officer Eric Palmer, peacefully passed away at the age of 14 after …

Died – 3/31/24 Police dog Bruno passes away Sniffer dog Bruno, which was part of the detective dog squad of Bidar Police for over a decade, died on Sunday and was laid to rest the same day at the Bidar Police Headquarters.Deputy Commissioner Govinda Reddy and Superintendent of Police Chennabasavanna S.L. were among the senior officers of the Bidar district …

Handler – Corporal Dave DeLaRosa Retired K9 from Grant County dies due to health complications In an announcement Friday, Grant County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) announced the passing of retired K9, Grizzly, the first K9 brought to the force after the unit was restarted in 2016, serving for three years before retiring to the life of a family lap dog.According to …

Died – 3/31/24 Handler – Officer P. Dillard End of Watch for Retired K-9 Sam It is with heavy hearts we report of the passing of retired K-9 Sam. Sam was a 13.5 year old Belgian Malinous that served the citizens of Henry County for approximately 5.5 years. Sam was used by HCPD for patrol and to detect dangerous drugs …

Died – 3/30/24 Handler – Constable Jayden Elphick Hero police dog Ace dies on duty aged five A hero police dog has died in the line of duty, aged five.Ace, a Belgian Malinois working for Western Australia Police, suffered a medical episode while working on Saturday and died.The brave pooch helped catch several dangerous criminals since joining the police in …

Handler – Deputy William Gulledge Retired K-9 dies after serving 7 years The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its beloved retired K-9s. In a post on social media, the agency announced that K-9 Repo passed away. K-9 Repo was with the sheriff’s office for seven years as a patrol and narcotics K-9. Before his …