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Died 10/31/16 Handler – Lt. Jason Deyette Doraville K-9 officer, ‘local legend’ Tryko passes away A K-9 officer who appeared to be on the mend after he was stabbed by an escaping criminal in April, sadly, had to be put down. The City of Doraville’s Mayor Donna Pittman made the announcement on the city’s website that Tryko the K-9 officer …

10/21/16 Deputy Trent Hastings K9 Jeffries Passes The sheriff’s office was dealt a devastating blow. Jeffries passed away only a week after his retirement, diagnosed with a fast-moving neurological disease common in many older dogs. The passing was sudden and painful, for both Jeffries and his handler, Deputy Trent Hastings.

Died – 8/1/16 Handler – Officer Joshua Clower LaGrange police mourning death of K-9 officer The LaGrange Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers. K-9 Deek died Monday, Deek had been battling several medical issues for the past few weeks. Deek was with the department for eight years. “This is a huge loss to our …

Died 7/25/16 Handler – Gary Sheriff Gulledge Paulding K-9 Officer Hondo Dies The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of one of its own — retired canine officer, Hondo. Hondo, who was 14 years old, passed away in his sleep on Monday, July 25, the sheriff’s office announced Tuesday. He began his service with the sheriff’s office in …

Died – 7/14/16 Handler – Officer Shawn Humphreys Lawrenceville police K9 succumbs to cancer The Lawrenceville Police Department is mourning the loss of a K9 officer that succumbed to cancer Thursday afternoon. Eiko, an 8-year-old German shepherd, served the community alongside handler Shawn Humphreys for five years. He was credited with more than 100 criminal apprehensions, officials said, and once …

K9 officer laid to rest in touching procession of other dogs In a touching tribute caught on video, K9 officers and their handlers stood at attention during a funeral procession for a K9 named Bak. Bak was a member of the MARTA Police Department for 8 years. He began his career in 2008 and was partnered with Officer Hemingway for …

Died – 6/10/16 Handler – Lt. Dan Peabody Police K9 left in patrol car dies in Cherokee County Officials in Cherokee County have confirmed that a police K9 is dead after being left in a hot patrol car for several hours. The Cherokee Marshal’s Office and Cherokee Sheriff’s Office responded to the home of an unnamed school resource officer on …

Died – 3/29/16 Union City Police say goodbye to beloved K-9 The Union City Police Department honored the life and service of a beloved K-9 officer on Tuesday. Officers stood at salute as the remains of K-9 officer Pluto entered into the Union City Police Department headquarters. Pluto passed away unexpectedly recently. Despite the pain of the loss, his handler …

Died 1/29/16 Handler – Cpl. Johnathan Thomas Memorial service set for fallen Habersham K9 Officer Falco The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office has announced arrangements for K9 Falco, who died Friday, Jan. 29 in a fire at his handler’s home. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at The Torch Worship Center, 800 Cannon Bridge Road, Demorest. A procession …

Died – October 2015 Handler – Lieutenant Jeff Sosebee K-9 memorialized for work with sheriff’s office Rex’s paw on Jeff Sosebee’s shoulder could brighten any day going in to work. “Some say he’s just a dog, but all these people looked in his eyes and saw something different. It’s hard to explain, this animal,” said Sosebee, who served as Rex’s …