In Loving
Memory of
K-9 MARKO
August 24, 1989
Handler: Sal Apodaca
Los Angeles Police Department
Metropolitian Division, K-9 Platoon
Central Facilities Building
251 East Sixth Street, Room 221
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-972-2420
Attn: Sergeant Gerry Sola
http://www.lapdonline.org/metropolitan_division
K-9 Marko was searching for a Grand
Theft Auto suspect in 77th Street Area. Marko located
the suspect in a crawl space of a single family residence. As the
K-9 engaged the suspect a fight ensued. Marko was fatally stabbed
in the head. The suspect
is taken into custody. Marko was honored on October 6, 2002 in
a ceremony dedicating the California Police Dog Memorial known as
Faithful Partner. Liberty, along with 22 other K9s is listed on the
Memorial that is dedicated to police dogs that have died in the line
of duty. submitted
by
Vickie Gustafson -School of
Veterinary Medicine-Development-UC Davis- CA e-mail: vjgustafson@ucdavis.edu
In Loving
Memory of
K9 MAJOR
November 29, 1990
Handler: Trooper Mike
Smith
Florida Highway Patrol
Troop G
Jacksonville, FL
Killed in the line of duty
K9 Major
began his career with the Florida Highway Patrol on October 23, 1989.
After completion of K9 Patrol and Drug Detection schools in March 1990,
K9 Major and his handler Trooper Mike Smith were assigned to Troop G,
Jacksonville. In his short career he was responsible for the seizure of
approximately $100,000 in illegal drugs seized in Northeast Florida. He
also played a role in numerous arrests of drug traffickers, car thieves
and fugitives. On November 29, 1990, K9 Major was conducting a vehicle search alongside
the roadway when he was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.
submitted by
Bobby Earls
In Loving
Memory of
K-9 MAJOR
Oct. 1981
- Sept. 1991
Handler: Sgt.
George T. Cayer
Rumford Police
Department
Maine
A
tribute to Major
This is Major. I
was and still am very proud of him for all that he did for my agency and
me. As always he was there when I needed him, ready to put his life down
for mine if needed. He was a machine when it came to obedience, trained
in all aspects of police K-9 work. At home he was a house pet, watching
over my wife and at the time one daughter. He is sadly missed and could
never be replaced. Some day in thefuture I will have another K-9 to work
and spend long hours with. Thank you for giving these fallen heroes a
place were they can be remembered in everyone's lives. Major was almost
10 years old when he passed on (October 1981 to September 1991). He was
endorsed by the Rumford, Maine Police and the Maine State Warden
Servicefor Search and Rescue operations. During my time with Major, I
was Deputy Game Warden and spent many of days and nights in the field.
Sincerely grateful, Sergeant
George T. Cayer
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Now
Sgt. Cayer has K-9, "Shelby," for 6 years. A beautiful Cocker Spaniel,
who hunts, has a great nose for drugs,
& "sticks to him like glue!"
Chip
returned from working with the United
Nations Civilian Police in Kosovo" For
more about CIVPOL
(click on link) under the Kosovo link.
In Loving Memory of
K-9 MAC
October 14, 1982
Handler: Patrolman Bob
Parrish
Trenton Police Department
New Jersey
On October 14, 1982,
Patrolman Bob Parrish and his K9 partner Mac responded to a burglary in progress
at a tavern. On their arrival, the officers at the scene reported seeing the
silhouette of a person on the premise. Patrolman Parrish and Mac entered the
building and conducted a search as they were trained. It was in the basement
that a suspect armed with a knife lunged from a utility closet. As he was
trained, Mac pounced on the suspect and during the ensuing struggle, Mac was
stabbed in the chest and mortally wounded. Patrolman Parrish rushed his partner
to the veterinary hospital, where Mac died from his wound shortly after
arriving.
Mac will always be
remembered by the Trenton Police Department for his service and the extreme
sacrifice he made in the performance of his duties. Mac's presence on the scene
likely saved an officer from serious injury from the armed suspect who was
predisposed to attack with his knife.
 As
the result of Mac's death, New Jersey passed legislation making it a crime to
assault a Police Animal.
After all these years, Bob
Parrish has kept Mac's cremains in his home. He is now laid to rest on May 16,
2001 in pet cemetery in Hamilton, NJ.. Bob still feels the sadness and will
always remember Mac.
Memorial Service
Hamilton Pet Cemetery
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