K9 Memorials

Handler – Officer Karl Gous Pietermaritzburg K9 Unit bids farewell to Chazz The Pietermaritzburg SAPS and K9 Unit bid farewell to beloved police dog Chazz, who retired at the end of July after a very successful nine-year service.The 11-year-old Chazz was described as an “intelligent” police dog that loved his job — scoring a success rate of 94% in the …

Died 8/26/23 Handler – Sergeant Tate Kindschuh K-9 Samantha, trusted partner and valued member of APD, laid to rest More than 40 law enforcement officers and other supporters saluted Samantha’s appropriately flag-draped body as she was carried to her handler’s vehicle from a local veterinary clinic to be transported for cremation in Monte Vista. A procession of more than 20 …

Died 8/24/23 Handler – Officer Chris Gerace Gloucester Police Mourn Loss of Veteran K-9 Cop The Gloucester Township Police Department (GTPD) announced the passing of Retired GTPD K-9 Arrow, a beloved figure in the community, who died on Thursday, August 24.Born on March 8, 2009, K-9 Arrow began his distinguished career with the GTPD in January 2011, working alongside Ptl. …

Died 8/24/23 Handler – Assistant Chief Pete Nielsen West Fargo’s first K-9 police officer ‘Disco’ dies The West Fargo Police Department has announced the passing of K9 Disco on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Disco was the West Fargo Police Department’s first-ever K9.Disco started with the police department in March of 2011, and retired in 2018. During his career, he had …

Died 8/24/23 Handler – Officer Josh Hwang With Ace’s passing, Edmonds police say goodbye to another K9 “With unfortunate and continued grief,” the Edmonds Police Department announced that K9 Ace died Thursday, Aug. 24. Ace’s death follows the passing of retired K9 Hobbs, who died on July 29.“During continuous veterinary care, Ace was found to have a terminal condition that …

Died 8/24/23 Handler – Officer Ryan Gibbons K-9 Blek dies from ‘brief illness’ The Medina County Sheriff’s Office is “heartbroken” to announce the passing of K-9 Blek from a “brief illness” after serving the community for nearly a decade.MCSO shared the saddening news on Aug. 24.He was a 10-year-old German Shephard who was trained in illegal narcotic detection, tracking, handler …

Died – 8/23/23 Handler – Officer Erickson GCPD mourns loss of K9 Kron The Erickson Family and the Goose Creek Police Department said goodbye to a hero, K9 Kron. Born in 2011, entered into service in 2013 and retired in 2020, Kron crossed the rainbow bridge Wednesday, Aug. 23, with his family and friends by his side. K9 Kron was …

Died – 8/22/23 Handler – Master Deputy J. Whitley New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 Niko The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of K9 Niko.Niko died from kidney failure on Tuesday. He was assigned to Master Deputy J. Whitley and was a dual purpose patrol canine. Master Deputy J. Whitley and K9 Niko …

Died – 8/22/23 Handler – Corrections Deputy Jacob Lewis Beloved narcotics-detecting K9 Kait of Chelan County passes away K9 Kait, Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s premier narcotics-detecting canine, passed away unexpectedly this past Tuesday, the center announced. The sudden loss comes after Kait had been diagnosed with chronic hepatitis of the liver and had been under treatment for about a …

Died 8/21/23 Handler – Officer Devin Wisdom Parsons Police K9 passes away unexpectedly; investigation underway The Parsons Police Department announced the death of one of its K9 officers.Police say K9, Karim, a 4-year-old Belgium Malinois, had worked a 12-hour shift on Monday and appeared to be fine when his handler placed him in his kennel yesterday. When the officer awoke, …