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Died – 8/7/23 Handler – Officer John Adamczyk Beloved Pentagon K-9 officer Quintin loses cancer battle, leaves behind legacy The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) announced Monday that beloved retired K-9 Officer Quintin had lost his ongoing battle with cancer. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of our own, retired K-9 Quintin, Aug. …

Handler – Sgt. McGinnis Farewell to K-9 Thor in Spotsy It is with a heavy heart the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K9 Thor. K9 Thor faithfully served the communities of Spotsylvania and Orange with his partner Sergeant McGinnis. This was a formidable K9 team who served from November 2013 to May 2020 solving multiple cases together.K9 Thor …

Died 4/19/23 Handler – Officer Myron Green Petersburg Police K-9 ‘Maverick’ dies The Petersburg Police Department says a 9-year-old K-9 has died. “Maverick was the faithful partner of Officer Myron Green,” the police department said. He served as an ordnance and weapons detection K-9 from 2014 until he died on Wednesday, April 19.“Maverick was successful in locating weapons and assisting …

Handler – SERGEANT MITCHELL HARRISON Loyal and Courageous Retired Buena Vista Police K9 Dies It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of a beloved and faithful companion. Bady, retired from serving our community in 2020, having been with the Buena Vista Police Department for five years. Typical of a German Shepard, he was loyal and courageous, but …

Died – 2/1/23 K9 Odin passes away K9 Odin with the Windsor Police Department passed way on Wednesday due to bloat after being rushed to the veterinarian.

Died 1/20/23 Handler – Officer Hagen Chesterfield Police K-9, ‘Kona,’ unexpectedly dies A dedicated K-9 member of the Chesterfield Police Department suddenly passed away Friday morning. The department made the announcement on Facebook later in the day.“It is with great sadness that we share the loss of a terrific and dedicated servant to Chesterfield County,” the police department said. The …

Handler – Master CPO Richard Howald Beloved K9 dies after 9 years of service K9 Scout was a yellow Labrador Retriever who served as a K9 for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. She arrived as part of the three-dog K9 team in 2011 which started the current DWR K9 program. DWR Conservation Police and Master CPO Richard Howald worked …

Died – 7/25/22 Handler – Lt. Terry Dameron ‘End of Watch’: Franklin Co. to honor 15-year-old K-9’s service with motorcade After protecting and serving the southwest Virginia community for a number of years, it’s almost time for retired K-9 Rex to “cross the Rainbow Bridge,” according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say 15-year-old Rex is experiencing mobility issues …

Handler – Trooper J. Campbell Virginia State Police K9 dies of smoke inhalation A Virginia State Police K9 died after suffering “severe smoke inhalation.” K9 Odin’s handler stopped at the Virginia State Police Area Office in Buckingham County while on patrol, and Odin stayed in his crate. A fire started inside the vehicle, and K9 Odin suffered “severe smoke inhalation”. …

Died – 6/18/22 Fairfax County Says Goodbye To Good Boy Officer A patrol dog that served with the Fairfax County Police Department for nearly a decade died over the weekend. Comak, who served the department from 2010 until 2019, died on Saturday, June 18. He was 14 years old. Comak lived with his former handler’s family after he retired, where …