K9 Memorials

Handler – Master Deputy II Anthony Natalzia Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office has final walkout for Candy, K9 diagnosed with cancer The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office held a final walkout Monday morning for one of its K9 dogs, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Candy, a German shepherd, was diagnosed last week and the disease has progressed quickly. She was the …

Died 10/22/23 Handler – Lieutenant Brandon Upchurch Ector County Police mourns loss of K-9 The Ector County ISD Police Department is mourning the loss of one the Department’s K-9s, Diesel, who passed away yesterday.Diesel joined the Department in 2015, serving for 7 years with his handler, Lieutenant Brandon Upchurch, before finally returning back in 2022.In a social media post honoring …

Died – 10/22/23 Handler – Sgt. Ryan Monaghan Kane Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of K-9 Prada The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Prada, a recently K-9 that died Oct. 22,Prada was recently diagnosed with bone cancer and was peacefully put to sleep. Her loyal handler, Sgt. Ryan Monaghan, was by her side, according to the post.A …

Died 10/21/23 Columbia Police Department mourns the loss of K-9 Rex The Columbia Police Department has lost one of their own.K-9 Rex passed away peacefully on October 21 at a veterinarian hospital after suffering a medical emergency, officials say.K-9 Rex was surrounded by his handler and other loved ones.

Luce Co. Sheriff’s Office Lays K9 Karo to Rest The Luce County Sheriff’s office has announced the death of one of their K9s.On Friday, K9 Karo was laid to rest. The Sheriff’s Office says that tumors took over his body very quickly, and the difficult decision was made to end his pain and suffering. It is never an easy decision, …

Died – 10/19/23 Handler – Cpl. Keith Page K-9 Rio dies in line of duty searching for evidence A game warden K-9 in the Law Enforcement Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources died Thursday in the line of duty.Authorities said in a post on Facebook that K-9 Rio and his partner Cpl. Keith Page were helping to track …

Died – 10/19/23 Handler – Officer Don Godby Smyrna Police Department mourns the loss of beloved K9 officer Ryker The Smyrna Police Department is mourning the passing of one of its K9s. The department says K9 Ryker passed away Thursday.K9 Ryker served the Smyrna community for eight years. He began service in the Smyrna community in Oct. 2015 with his …

Boston Police mourning the loss of retired K-9 Dexter The Boston Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K-9, Dexter. The department paid tribute to Dexter in a social media post on Monday. Dexter served alongside Boston Police officers for more than 7 years, police said. “It is with deep regret that the BPD announces the passing of …

Died – 10/16/23 Handler – Officer Doug Hesler Miami Twp. Police mourn loss of retired K-9 A local police department is mourning the loss of one of their former K-9s.Coron, a retired Miami Twp. Police Department Canine, died Monday, the department announced this morning.Born in April 2010 in Holland, Coron was a Belgian Malinois.He was trained at Gold Shield K-9 …

Died – 10/16/23 Florida sheriff’s office K-9 killed in crash A Florida sheriff’s office K-9 was killed in a crash Monday.The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said K-9 Fredy was killed when the car he was in was hit by another car.“Fredy’s life was cut tragically short,” the sheriff’s office said. The 2.5-year-old Springer Spaniel was one of the sheriff’s office’s …