Died – 9/12/22 Handler – Officer Paul Bunch The canine that served here for eight and a half years was remembered for being “fierce” and full of energy but also a loyal partner that was like a child to his former handler. Former Madison PD K9 handler Paul Bunch was brought to tears when he had to put his long-time …
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Died 8/25/22 Handler – Dep. Joe Houdyshell K9 Copper passes away; Jasper County Bloodhound Team is now a memory “It is with a heavy heart that the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of one our retired canines,” starts a media release on Thursday afternoon. K9 Cooper has died. He was part of the successful ‘Bloodhound Team’ with his …
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Died – 7/26/22 Handler – Deputy James Craigmyle Greene County deputies, family and friends gathered to honor the life of beloved Greene County K-9 Lor as Lor was laid to rest Friday. A Facebook post from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office said the service took place at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens in Springfield. Lor retired in 2019. After his retirement, Lor …
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Died – 5/15/22 Handler- Officer Bobby Brown Joplin Police mourn loss of retired K9 Pax The Joplin Police Department is sad to announce the unexpected passing of retired JPD K9 Pax Sunday morning. Pax retired from the Joplin Police Department on January 17th, 2021 after racking up a very successful career at JPD. During his time working the streets and …
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Handler – Corporal Daisha Smith Police Department Mourns K9 Bump Comments of condolences are flooding one Facebook post from the Ozark Police Department announcing the death of one of their K9s named Bump. The post said Bump was nine years old and worked with Corporal Daisha Smith during his career. Bump, according to the police, helped find evidence and worked …
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Died – 2/15/22 Moniteau County Sheriff loses K-9 Mizzou after illness K-9 Mizzou died on February 15, 2022, after a battle with Invasive Thymoma. The Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department announced they lost a member of their team. K-9 Mizzou died on February 15, 2022, after a battle with Invasive Thymoma. Mizzou was born in Budapest, Hungary on March 5, 2012. …
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Handler – Sgt. Ryan Sumner Lenexa police mourn death of 4-year-old police K9 The Lenexa Police Department is mourning the death of a police K9. The department said in a Facebook post that 4-year-old K9 Leo, a Belgian Malinois, was still in active service, but in recent weeks was diagnosed with lymphoma. Police said K9 Leo was certified in both …
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Died – 1/29/22 Handler – Officer Joel Fann Truly one of a kind… K9 Deputy Rigley dies On Feb. 1, Joel Fann celebrated his 10th year with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. It was a bittersweet celebration, as the patrol sergeant mourned the recent loss of a family member and partner. Before moving to patrol division, Fann served as a …
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K9 Belgon – Joplin, Missouri Died – 1/1/22 Handler – Officer Brannin Retired Joplin Police K9 passes away Some sad news now over in Joplin, police K9 Belgon has passed away. Belgon retired in 2018 and has been enjoying his retirement home with his handler, Officer Adam Brannin. According to the department’s Facebook page, Belgon’s health declined rapidly last night …
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Died 6/30/21 Handler – Officer Lucas Winder St. Joseph K9 officer shot, killed while attempting to arrest domestic abuse suspect Members of the St. Joseph Police Department are mourning the loss of one of their K-9 officers, Max, who was shot and killed in the line of duty late Wednesday night. “Last night at approximately 10:30 p.m. members of the …
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