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Died – 8/3/20 The ATF, Project K-9 Hero and working dog community are mourning the loss of one of their own, SRT K9 Axel. Axel passed away surrounded by family on August 3, 2020 after a heroic battle against cancer. He saved countless lives during his career with the ATF, and served as an ambassor for Project K-9 Hero in …

He protected me and served the Village of Armada and the surrounding communities for many years. He was fiercly loyal, and he lived to work.

Died 6/16/20 Handler – Senior Chief Paul Decker Senior Chief Morale Dog Onyx, 13 1/2 years old (95 dog years), of United States Coast Guard Station St. Ignace, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 surrounded by members of her crew and loved ones. Onyx was born in Fremont, Ohio on February 1st, 2007 and on July 13th, 2008 …

Died – 4/26/20 Handler – Officer Meiser Flint Township Police K-9 suddenly passes away The Flint Township Police Department is mourning the loss of their K-9 officer “Thor”. Thor passed away on Sunday. The reason behind his sudden passing is believed to be heart failure. Thor was not working at the time of his death. Flint Township Lt. Brad Wangler …

Died – 2/9/20 Handler – Sgt. Donovan Flint Twp. Police Department former K-9 officer passes away Sad news to report from the Flint Twp. Police Department. Former K-9 Gunner has passed away from complications related to old age on Sunday, February 9th. K-9 Gunner retired on August 1st, 2018, but prior to that was partnered with Sgt. Donovan for more …

Died 1/31/20 Handler – Officer Sower ‘Fun-loving’ Ionia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies Dinar’s death was “completely unexpected,” said Sower, who served as Dinar’s K-9 handler. Sower said the dog wasn’t feeling well on Monday, Jan. 27, and took him to Sterner Veterinary Clinic the next day. “I could tell he was not doing well,” Sower said. Veterinarians believe Dinar …

Died – 12/11/19 Clare City Police K9 Officer Dies The Clare City Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, Brewster, their K9 officer died Wednesday night. Brewster had been with the department since 2015 and was a dual trained dog, equally effective searching for narcotics and tracking people. Clare Police Chief Brian Gregory says just last …

Died – 11/7/19 Handler – Officer Jordan Wentworth Portage police say farewell to fallen K-9 officer Authorities said a Portage Department of Public Safety K-9 officer died due to medical complications. Many officers paid tribute to the fallen police dog Zorro on Thursday night at the VCA Southwest Michigan Animal Emergency and Referral Center.Zorro was 4-years-old and served with Portage …

Handler – Officer Franco Allen Park K-9 officer dies from pancreatic disease Police are mourning the loss of a K-9 officer. K-9 Officer Phantom, had been suffering from a pancreatic disease before passing away. Phantom had been working with Officer Franco for the past two years. Franco says they had learned to trust each other. Officer Franco said Phantom was …

K9 Beno – Died – 7/23/19 Handler – Deputy Brandon Gillispie Manistee Co. K-9 hit by car; dies It is with a heavy heart that I inform our community of the unexpected loss of one our very own. Beno, our beloved K-9 who had just finished his shift a few hours prior, was accidentally hit by a passing motorist last …