K9 Memorials

Died 8/13/23 Handler – Ofc. Exstrom Aurora Police Department grieves loss of K-9 Flash’s expertise was in narcotics and patrol. He had served alongside Officer Exstrom since he was young and hung up his collar in 2020 after eight years of work. Aurora Police said Flash and Exstrom have been inseparable for 11 years. He helped in many investigations, including …

Died -8/13/23 Handler – L/CPL Burke Horry County police mourns loss of beloved K-9 The Horry County Police Dept. is mourning the loss of K9 Bram who passed away Sunday. Officials said that Bram experienced a severe medical emergency on Saturday in which he needed surgery. Dr. Jade Guilbeau, the staff veterinarian, attempted the emergency surgery around midnight. Unfortunately, depside …

Monticello Police Department mourns the passing of beloved K-9 injured in recent storm Police and the community of Monticello are mourning the passing of a cherished K-9 officer. On Friday, Monticello Police Department officials announced that Cezar has passed away after he was critically injured a storm last Tuesday. The K-9 officer had been apart of the police department for …

Died – 8/11/23 Handler – Officer Raymond Vosseller Ocean County K9 Dies After Cancer Battle A beloved four-legged member of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has died, authorities confirmed.K9 Roscoe died on Friday at just five years old after a brief fight with lymphoma, the sheriff’s office said in a statement.“Roscoe passed away peacefully with his handler, Sheriff’s Officer Raymond …

Died – 8/11/23 Handler – Deputy Dauphinee Chatham County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of one of their retired K-9s.K-9 Mila passed Friday afternoon, according to officials.Mila was an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois.She first worked overseas as an explosive detection K-9 before joining the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office in 2018. She worked with …

Died 8/11/23 Handler – Sgt Paczkowski K9 named in honor of fallen Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputy dies It is with great sadness the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of retired K9 Officer Wyman. Wyman was the first K9 to serve this department and was a great asset. Our deepest condolences to his handler, Sgt Paczkowski and his family …

La Vista Police Department announces death of retired K9 A retired La Vista police K9 died recently, according to the department. Police service dog Tar served the La Vista Police Department from 2011 to 2020. The department offered its condolences to retired officer Mike Loyd and his family.”Tar enjoyed a fun and well deserved retirement with the Loyd Family,” the …

Died 8/9/23 Handlers – Deputy Patterson and Deputy Alejandro Franklin County Sheriff’s Office remembers beloved K-9 after unexpected death Staff with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office are mourning the loss of a beloved K-9. K-9 Sasha died Wednesday from an unexpected medical condition while being boarded at a local veterinarian’s office. The five-year-old German Shepard began serving Franklin County in …

Aaranyak mourns the loss of K9 Sheela The much-acclaimed K9 unit, the anti-poaching dog squad, of Aaranyak lost one of its celebrated member Sheela early this morning. She died at her place of posting at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary near here casting a pall gloom in the entire Aaranyak family as well all those involved in conservation of wildlife in the …

Died 8/8/23 Handler – Sgt. VanBuskirk Longmeadow K9 dies due to cancer, remembered as selfless The long-serving Longmeadow police K9 died Tuesday, Aug. 8, after a brief battle with cancer. Kai’s handler and best friend, Sgt. VanBuskirk, was at his side when he died, as Kai was by the officer’s side in life. Kai joined the Longmeadow Police Department in …