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Died – 5/11/16 Handler – Detective William Hernandez Duke, NYPD dog named after ‘Escape from New York’ villain, put to rest Duke was A-No. 1. The dog, a veteran NYPD canine named for a famed villain from the movie “Escape from New York,” was put to rest Wednesday. “It was very hard. I couldn’t ask for a better partner,” said …

Died – 5/10/16 Handler – Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Yela Beloved Orange County Sheriff’s Department dog dies The Orange County Sheriff’s Department lost a devoted member of its unit this week. Keegan was a retired K-9 who served the department for almost a decade. He retired last year and went to live with his handler, Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Yela. Yela says …

Died 3/8/16 It is with Great Sadness i announce the passing of K9 Woody his last search was the Avonte Quinto Search in NY. he passed away tonight from a Ruptured Spleen and was bleeding internally. You Will be missed

Died – 2/4/16 Handler – Officer Bertoldi East Fishkill Police Department announces the passing of Retired K-9 Victor It is with deep sorrow that the East Fishkill Police Department announces the passing of Retired K-9 Victor. Victor faithfully served the Police Department and Town of East Fishkill residents for 10 years from 2003 until his retirement in January of 2013. …

Died – 12/8/15 Handler – Officer Benny Colecchia NYPD German shepherd Blaze, K9 who sniffed out criminals, laid to rest at 14 He lived a hero’s life. Blaze, a beloved NYPD German shepherd who sniffed out guns and bodies, helped end a hostage standoff and once used his nose to tell a suspect from his twin, was put to rest …

Died – 11/5/15 Handler – Officer Frederick Morello Full Honor Guard to Pay Tribute to K9 Officer at Animal Hospital A K9 officer with the MTA’s police canine unit will be put down after health setbacks from a recent surgery. A full honor guard will pay tribute to Archer, the 10-year-old German Shepherd, when he is euthanized Thursday at Long …