K9 Memorials

Died – 3/20/23 Handler – Sergeant Pat le Grange Hero police dog dies protecting his handler From not being able to pass one of its police dog training examinations, to saving the life of its handler in a real life or death situation. SAPS dog Deacon is hailed a hero after protecting his handler, while on duty.On Monday, March 20, …

Died – 3/19/23 Handler – handler Sergeant Corey Ashe Unexpected medical emergency claims life of Kent K9 Police Officer The Town of Kent Poice Department has announced that at the young age of 7 K-9 Maverick passed away after suffering an “unexpected medical emergency”. Maverick passed away peacefully with his handler and family on March 19th. Maverick started his career …

K9 Radar – Kent, New York Handler – Sgt VanderWoude K9 Radar has died Police say retired K-9 Radar died from an aggressive illness.He took a final ride in a patrol car escorted by fellow officers.Radar started work in 2013 and retired in 2022, with a full career recovering drugs, catching felons and reuniting lost loved ones. Police say he …

Handler – Officer Joseph Coffin Walnut Creek police K9, known for ‘loyalty, bravado,’ dies A dog that had been used by the Walnut Creek Police Department has died, authorities said. She was 13.Sheyna first joined the department in 2012 and was a founding K9, police said. She was assigned to the Central County Regional SWAT Team and assisted in several …

Died 3/17/23 Handler – Lieutenant Jason Budreau Greenwood Police announce passing of retired K9 officer It is with a profound sadness that we announce that one of our own. K-9 Cindy, has passed away.K-9 Cindy was a purebred black German Shepherd. She was born in the Netherlands on July 18, 2008. K-9 Cindy began her career with Greenwood Police Department …

Handler – Officer Lincoln Sisson Providence police say farewell to loyal K-9 Kyra The Providence Police Department said they’re mourning the loss of one of their K-9s today.The department shared on social media that K-9 Kyra passed away after five years of service.She worked alongside Officer Lincoln Sisson and other departments both locally and nationally in narcotics operations. “We are …

Handler – Detective Adam J. Houston Rhode Island State Police lose ‘great ambassador,’ dog that investigated child pornography Thoreau was supposed to be a guiding eye dog, but found his true calling helping the police investigate child pornography. Trained to sniff out electronic gadgets, Thoreau joined the Rhode Island State Police in 2014, making Rhode Island only the second state …

Handler – Deputy Stark Retired Cherokee County K9 dies The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K9s. The sheriff’s office announced Friday the death of retired K9 Yoda. “Yoda passed away peacefully with his former handler Deputy Stark at his side,” the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. “K9 Yoda, a dual-purpose …

Died 3/17/23 Coos County Sheriff’s Office announces death of beloved K9 Odin The Coos County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit announced the passing of beloved K9, Odin, on the morning of March 17.Odin’s handler posted to Facebook, “My friend and partner Odin passed away this morning. Although Lisa and I are very sad we are so very happy we were able …

Died – 3/16/23 Handler – Sergeant Kevin Peterson Oro Valley police K-9 Emerson passes Oro Valley Police Department says one of their K-9’s passed away.Emerson served the department for about seven years, being one of the first dogs from an outside agency to train other K-9s.He was successful at detecting illegal drugs and also brought smiles to the community when …