K9 Memorials

Heartbreak for PD Zara: Police Scotland’s Shameful Betrayal of a Loyal Hero Dog When we think of police dogs, we picture loyal, highly trained animals working alongside their handlers to protect the public. These brave animals risk their lives, searching for missing persons, apprehending criminals, and ensuring the safety of both the public and emergency service personnel. However, the tragic …

Died – 1/26/25 Handler – Master Officer J.T. Morton Lumberton Police K9 passes away unexpectedly from cancer The Lumberton Police Department is deeply saddened by the loss of one of the beloved K9 officers, Reko.Reko passed away unexpectedly after a sudden battle with aggressive cancer, according to Lumberton officials.Police ask that you keep Reko’s handler, Master Officer J.T. Morton, in …

Handler – Officer Kimrey Retired Carrboro police K-9 officer dies following cancer diagnosis The Carrboro Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own this week.Police announced Friday the death of former K-9 officer Turbo after recently being diagnosed with cancer.“It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of K9 Turbo today,” the …

Died – 1/22/25 Louisiana K9 Trooper Rides His Final Shift After Long Illness Louisiana State Police officials have announced the passing of K-9 officer, Trooper “Jack” who served the people of Louisiana.Trooper Jack was beloved by everyone at Louisiana State Police Troop I here in Acadiana.He was brave, and his life was spent keeping the people of our community safe. …

Died – 1/22/25 Handler – Officer Tony Pekala Retired High Springs Police Department K-9 dies High Springs Police officers are mourning the death of a retired K-9.Officials say Cesar served the police department for several years alongside his handler, Officer Tony Pekala.Cesar helped out with a number of arrests throughout his career.He died on Wednesday at home.

Died 1/21/25 Handler – Lieutenant Jurado Reeves County mourns loss of beloved K9 hero, Diesel: A legacy of service and loyalty The Reeves County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished K9 members, Diesel, a dual-purpose police dog who passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due to an unforeseen medical emergency.Diesel’s passing marked the …

Died – 1/20/25 Handler – Senior Constable Dan Hayward. Vale retired PD Heeko Passes It is with sadness the Queensland Police Service (QPS) advises of the death of retired Police Dog (PD) Heeko.PD Heeko passed away on January 20 at 12 years of age due to a sudden illness.He was a valued and much-loved member of the Sunshine Coast Dog …

Citizens join Sheriff Koon and his staff in mourning the loss of faithful K-9 officer Autumn the bloodhound Citizens across Lexington County are joining Sheriff Jay Koon and his staff in mourning a faithful and dedicated K-9 officer, bloodhound Autumn, after she died following a short illness. Autumn, age 8, had been serving Lexington County for 8 years. According to …

Died -1/19/25 Handler – Officer Eric Disch Madison Police K9 dies after recovery from bone cancer A Madison Police Department K9 died Sunday, the department said in a Facebook post.K9 Bowie passed away this weekend at nine years old. MPD did not say how he died.The department shared in November that Bowie was recovering from bone cancer. It is not …

Handler – Sgt. Jason Dickson Police dog Brock ‘greatly missed’ by his family, Durham cops Durham Regional Police are mourning the loss of one of their own.The police force announced “with great sadness” that K9 unit veteran Brock, a 13-year-old shepherd with eight years of helping the public, had died last week with family by his side.“PSD (police service dog) …