K9 Memorials

Handler – Sgt. Wagner The Albion Police Department announced today that Rex, the department’s retired K9, has passed away.Rex teamed with officer Robert Wagner from 2015 until Rex retired on Dec. 29, 2019. Wagner was recently promoted to sergeant with the Albion PD.“Rex had many accomplishments in his career and was certified in tracking, patrol and advanced narcotics detection,” the …

Died 12/22/22 Police dog dies during deputy shootout with barricaded suspect in Gardena A police dog died Thursday after being shot during a confrontation in Gardena with a barricaded suspect who was also shot and killed, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The Gardena Police Department requested the Sheriff’s Department’s help with a person suspected of assault with …

Handler – Officer T. Gratny Rest In Peace K9 Argo It is with our deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of the Santa Clara Police Department’s K9, Argo. Argo was a phenomenal K9 and even better partner to Officer T. Gratny. Argo served the City of Santa Clara for 6 years as a Patrol and Narcotics Detection K9. Over …

Died -12/21/22 Handler – Officer Alejandro Aguilar Death of retired Laredo Police Department K-9 Drako announced The Laredo Police Department announced the death of retired K-9 Officer Drako on Wednesday, Dec. 21.Drako served alongside his handler with the Laredo Police Department from 2012 to 2018. He was partnered with Officer Alejandro Aguilar for all seven years while assigned to both …

Died – 12/21/22 Handler – Officer Donna Anthieny Blue farewell for K9 Bravo Turlock Police K9 Bravo, who was instrumental in hundreds of apprehensions, searches and spreading some goodwill, died unexpectedly Wednesday, the Turlock Police Department reported. “K9 Bravo passed away unexpectedly while at home with his family. It was determined Bravo had suffered an acute medical emergency,” the Turlock …

Handler – Officer John Kujawa The Buffalo Police Department announced Monday the passing of retired K-9, Destro.Destro was born on Sept. 27, 2011, and officially began his work with the department on Sept. 21, 2012.Destro and his K-9 handler John Kujawa retired together on June 22, 2019.

Died 12/19/22 Handler – Deputy Fisher Chisago County K9 Officer Dies in House Fire The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office says one of their deputies lost everything – including his K9 partner and two other dogs – in a fire Monday afternoon. According to its Twitter page, the department says crews were called to the fire in rural Nessel Township. When …

Died – 12/16/22 K9 rescue dog succumbs to fatigue after 2 days of 24-hour snooping for buried landslide victims An English Springer Spaniel named Blake collapsed from exhaustion after working for two consecutive days, snooping for buried landslide victims near Genting Highlands on Dec. 16. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Norazam Khamis said Blake fell over from fatigue …

Died 12/14/22 Handler – Officer Sean Hanse Sandy Springs Police Department remembers beloved K-9 Igor The Sandy Springs Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own after retired K-9 Igor died Dec. 14. K-9 Igor was a 11.5-year-old Belgian Malinois and served the city of Sandy Springs as a Dual-Purpose police service dog for 10 years. Igor …

Died – 12/13/22 Hartsville Police officers mourn loss of retired K9 Hartsville Police Department officers are mourning the loss of one of their retired K9s.Retired K9 Edar passed away Tuesday, the department announced.K9 Edar retired several years ago, according to HPD, and spent his retirement living “a life of luxury and relaxation with his handler,” including Edar was still very …