K9 Memorials

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 …

Died -12/13/23 Handler – Officer William Perez Des Moines K-9 officer dies of sudden illness A K-9 officer with the Des Moines Police Department died Tuesday from a sudden illness.Hobbs, a 4-year-old German shepherd, joined the department in June 2020. Hobbs participated in felony arrests, drug detection and finding firearms, the department said.“Hobbs served our neighborhoods faithfully, dedicated to protecting …

Handler – Officer Jeff Rumsley Retired police K9 Evo dies In a somber announcement, the Tucson Police K9 Unit reveals the passing of a retired police K9, Evo.Evo joined the Tucson Police Departmentment in Nov. 2011 and worked alongside his handler, Officer Jeff Rumsley, for nearly eight years, enjoying a long and successful career together. Evo’s impressive career includes 962 …

Handler – Lt. Lester Dunbar PD mourns retired K9’s passing The Dunbar Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K9.According tot he Dunbar PD, retired K9 Kratos has passed away. Kratos had served as a K9 officer for their department for four years alongside his handler, Lt. Lester, before retiring. The department says even in retirement, Kratos remained …

Handler – Deputy Austin Griggs Peoria County deputy says goodbye to K-9 partner A Peoria County sheriff’s deputy said a final goodbye to his four-legged partner.The sheriff’s office says deputy Austin Griggs said goodbye to K-9 Tim, best friend and work partner for seven years.Tim retired in 2021.Tim Vom Sankt Georg was born on March 27, 2012, and joined the …