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Died – 2/24/17 Handler – Sgt. Scott Whittle Fredy remembered at funeral If all dogs go to heaven as the 1989 movie says, this one took a lot of love with him. Fredy, a Thomson Police Department K9, was laid to rest Friday at Westview Cemetery. Several friends from the community and law enforcement gathered to say goodbye to the …

Died 1/13/17 1ST Handler – Sgt. Ashley Henson 2ND Handler – Deputy Ricky Waters Paulding Canine Unit Grep Dies at 13 Paulding County Sheriff’s deputies are mourning the loss of Grep, a 13-year-old retired canine officer who died on Friday. Grep began his service with the sheriff’s office in December 2004 and retired in October 2013. He was a dual-purpose …

Died – 12/28/16 Handler – Police Chief Jason Cripps Porterdale mourns the loss of K9 Beau The City of Porterdale is in mourning after the loss of Porterdale Police K9 Beau Wednesday. Porterdale Police Chief Jason Cripps could think of countless memories he had shared with his K9 partner in their years working and living together. Beau came to the …

Died – 12/1/16 Beloved K-9 deputy “Champ” dies The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office lost one of its beloved deputies, K-9 Deputy “Champ” on Thursday, December 1. Deputy Champ had been medically retired since October 2011. He was gifted to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office by former Pepperell Middle School teacher Marilynn Etheridge. Mrs. Etheridge donated Champ in honor of her …

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 …