K9 Memorials

Died 7/2/23 Handler – Officer Grooms K9 Kuno died after suffering heatstroke while searching a school building for a burglary suspect at about 3:00 pm with temperatures in the mid-90s.K9 Kuno had been requested to assist the Prince George’s County Police Department as they searched for the suspect in Morningside. Approximately 15 minutes into the search he began showing signs …

Died 7/2/23 Handler – Sgt. Eric Cieply Danbury police department mourns K-9 Cael, partner of Sgt. Eric Cieply The Danbury police department is mourning K-9 Cael, the partner of Sgt. Eric Cieply for the past six years. Cael, an 8-year-old German shepherd, died Saturday night, according to a statement on social media Sunday. He had complications from a recent illness …

Died – 7/1/23 Handler – Sergeant Tim Harris Grosse Pointe Farms first K-9 leaves lasting legacy When Grosse Pointe Farms K-9 Duke retired last fall, it was hoped that he’d have at least a few years of snoozing on the couch and chasing balls in the yard.Instead, Duke’s handler, Farms Sgt. Tim Harris, is now spending his first set of …

Handler – Deputy Mark Souz

Handler – Deputy John Franklin

Died – 6/30/23 Handler – Officer Ryan Tabb Memorial held for Holyoke Police K9 Jori A memorial was held in honor of Holyoke Police K9 Jori who passed away after a sudden illness. K9 Jori, a German Shepard mix, joined the Holyoke Police Force in 2013. His handler, Officer Ryan Tabb worked with Jori to help track and identify missing …

Died – 6/30/23 Handler – Officer Tommy Hughes Handler – Officer Reese Smith Hartley County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies from cancer 10-days after forced retirement A Hartley County Sheriff’s Office K-9 died Friday, just 10 days after he was forced to retire due to cancer. Agon, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois, was diagnosed with lymphoma. He retired on June 20.”I’ve been …

Handler – Officer Joe Pence Fairborn PD mourns loss of retired K9 The Fairborn Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K9.K9 Bacardi “Bac” pas sed away late last week, the police department said in a social media post.Bac served the police department for seven years before retiring in 2022 to be a family dog for his K9 …

Handler – Officer Eason Retired Selma K-9 dies after several years of service K-9 Jin worked with Selma Officer C. Eason and retired with his former handler. “K-9 Jin was living a great retired life with Officer Eason and his family,” officers said in the news release. “K9 Jin will be missed by all of us! When K-9 Jin was …

Died 6/30/23 Handler – Corporal Jared Miller Beloved Bingham County Sheriff’s Office K9 ‘Duco’ passes away It is with great regret that we inform you, our amazing community, that our long serving K9 “Duco” has passed away. It is with great honor that we share a tribute written from his handler, Corporal Jared Miller. He has earned the right to …