In Loving Memory of
K9 DUNKIN
May 30, 2015
Handler: Officer Jeff Torrisi
Methuen Police Department
90 Hampshire St
Methuen, MA 01844
Mass. Police Department Mourns Death of K-9
Police in Methuen, Massachusetts, are mourning the death of Dunkin,
who served with the department from 2007-14.
A Massachusetts police department is mourning the death of a beloved veteran K-9. Dunkin, who served with Methuen Police from 2007-14, passed away Saturday after a long battle with cancer. The 11-year-old Dutch Shepherd also suffered from arthritis. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death. In 2009, Dunkin and her handler, 17-year Methuen Police officer Jeff Torrisi, took part in a national competition after placing first during the PD1's in Maine. Dunkin was also named "Top Dog" in the region when she and Torrisi competed in New Hampshire's PD1's in 2010. "During her short but fulfilling retirement, Dunkin enjoyed rides in the family Jeep, family time with the Torrisi's and playing ball in the back yard," said Chief Joe Solomon in a statement. submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 DENNIS
May 25, 2015
Handler: Officer Craig Williamson
Seattle Police Department
2300 SW Webster St.
Seattle, WA 98106
Bomb dog Dennis loses battle with cancer
Seattle police bomb dog Dennis, who was diagnosed with cancer, passed away Monday night. "It is with great sadness to
announce that Bomb Dog Dennis passed away this evening. He had a normal breakfast and morning walk, but showed signs
of fatigue this afternoon due to the ongoing complications related to his cancer. He went in for fluid draining but he
did not survive the procedure, suffering from both cardiac and respiratory distress. He touched the hearts of many,
was a faithful and loving partner, and a loyal officer protecting the citizens of Seattle." He will be missed. Dennis was
well-known at Seahawks and Mariners games. In March he was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
"He's been with me, literally every single solitary day for 5 ½ years,” said Officer Craig Williamson, the dog’s handler.
A few weeks ago, when Dennis seemed tired, Williamson brought the dog to the vet. Dennis had terminal cancer.
"It was devastating, I've been working with him for 5 ½ years, and he's my life,” said Williamson.
Dennis was initially being trained as a seeing-eye dog, but because of his inquisitive nature, it was decided that
he was better suited to go into another profession.
The golden Labrador went through training with the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
and joined the Seattle Police Department as a bomb detecting K-9.
He graduated ATF training with his handler, Williamson, and has been on more than 1,000 calls — ranging from
bomb-sniffing at Safeco, Century Link Field and Key Arena. Dennis is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
Seattle Police will hold an official retirement ceremony as early as next week. Williamson says he's considering
retiring, too."Thinking of life without him is devastating. I honestly don't know what I'll do without him."
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 DAYSI
March 25, 2015
Handler: SSgt. Paul Olmos
802SFS MWD
U.S. ARMY
Heart Breaking Moment, Cancer Stricken Military Dog Given Final Send Off By Tearful Soldiers
SSgt. Paul Olmos, 802SFS MWD handler, says his goodbyes to his partner,
MWD Daysi, due to an aggressive cancer.
When they found out German Shepherd Daysi had to be put to sleep due to an aggressive form of cancer, her comrades gave
her a proper send off with a final salute in her honour. These pictures show the heartbreaking moment a dying military dog was given a final send off by the soldiers who worked with him. Daysi was a loyal serving member of the US Army’s 802nd Security Forces Squadron, based at San Antonio-Lackland in Texas. She was partnered with Sergeant Paul Olmos, who had never had his own dog before. The pair formed a special team, with the sergeant spending all his free time with her, Mail Online reports.
When they were told the working dog had to be put to sleep due to an aggressive form of cancer and a malignant tumor, the squadron gave her a proper send off with a final salute in her honour. “Daysi and Olmos were an ideal team pairing,” said Tech. Sgt. Kevin Nelson, 802nd SFS kennel master. “Their relationship is immense because this was their first experience as a MWD (Military Working Dog) team.” Together they participated in the Texas Toughest Dog competition. However in January this year, trainers noticed something was wrong with Daysi’s left leg, which turned out to be a tumor.
It was causing her pain, but vets were unable to operate due to the location, and it would have eventually spread. All of those who had worked with MWD Daysi lined up outside the veterinary clinic. A police procession blared sirens that resonated throughout the base. During an emotional day, officers saluted as Daysi was lead into the facility to be put down. Sgt. Olmos said: “Through all the training we’ve done together and the long 12 to14 hour days; it was just me and her. She’s my partner.” Daysi was certified to join the narcotics detection team in January 2014, the Air Education and Training Command released this week.
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 DANZ
March 2, 2015
Handler: Detective Wayne Rothschild
New York Police Department
Danz, was named after PO Vincent Danz from ESU, who was killed on 9/11 at the World Trade Center. KDanz was one of
the unit's original canines and the NYPD's first multi-purpose EDC/Patrol/Tracking canine. He patrolled the NYC subway,
and was on many large details. He was responsible for the security of subway passengers, as well as dignitaries
such ...as President's Bush and Obama, world leaders, and the Pope. Danz received many national awards through
the United States Police Canine Association, including placing 1st overall regionally multiple times and 3rd overall in
the nation in the Patrol discipline. submitted by Jim Cortina, CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 DUKO
February 3, 2015
Handler: Officer Paul Western
Pomona Police Department
490 West Mission Boulevard
Pomona, CA 91766
Duko, Pomona police dog, dies after liver cancer worsens
Duko, a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois and a seven-year veteran of the Pomona Police Department died after a diagnosis of Liver cancer. Police made the difficult decision to humanly ease the officer’s pain leaving a handler without his partner.
Police K9 officer Duko, a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois who served seven years on the Pomona Police Department, died Tuesday, according to a statement from the department. Police said Duko, who was suffering from liver cancer, took a turn for the worse
and police officials made the decision to relieve him of his pain. Duko and his partner, Officer Paul Western, apprehended
more than 30 felony suspects over the course of Duko’s career, and got multiple firearms off the streets, the statement said.
The duo also found and cleared 10 suspicious packages during their service together, and they cleared areas for explosive
devices when President Obama visited the Southland. They also regularly cleared the L.A. County Fairgrounds, the
Rose Bowl and the Rose Parade route of explosive devices before events. Officials said the loss of a K9 partner is
a huge loss for the handler and the department. Duko will be missed, they said. submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 DAX
January 15,
2015
Lebanon Police Dept.
401 S. Jefferson Ave.
Lebanon, MO 65536
Accident slays LPD K-9 Dax
An apparent accident took the life of a Lebanon Police Department K-9 officer Thursday. Dax, an 8-year-old German shepherd that worked for the LPD as a K-9 officer, died sometime between 6:30 and 7 a.m. Thursday after being hit by a vehicle. According to LPD Public Information Officer Detective Sgt. Tim Early, Dax was at home with his handler, Officer Matthew Dawson, when the dog was let outside to go to the bathroom. Dawson’s mother later found the dog dead. Based on tire tracks, the LPD thinks the dog was hit by a dually truck. Early estimated that Dax had been with the police department for four or five years and said that the dog would be “greatly missed.” “He worked just like the rest of us,” Early stated. “He can’t type cases like we can or anything, but he solved a lot of drug cases. He found a lot of dope in Lebanon inside vehicles. He’s family. He’s just like one of us. I mean, if he came to the office right now we’d rub on him just like a regular dog. He’s one of us. He’s going to be very sadly missed.” Early said that the LPD believes the dog’s death was an accident but is nonetheless investigating the possibility that it might not have been. “We feel that it, of course, probably more than likely would have been an accident that he was hit, but we also feel that he was a member of the police department and we treat that as such,” he stated. Police dogs are considered to be police officers just like their human counterparts, and Early said there have been cases in which people who deliberately killed K-9 officers were charged with murdering a police officer. However, in the case of an accident, the driver would not get in trouble.
“Accidents happen all the time,” Early stated. submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 DIESEL
January 3, 2015
Handler: Officer Mike Seeger
Edina Police Department
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
Recently Retired Edina Police K-9 Dies Of Cancer
Less than two weeks after retiring, a K-9 dog with the Edina Police Department died of cancer. Edina Police officials said “Diesel” was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and died on Saturday. He was about to turn 10 years old and joined the Edina Police Department in March of 2006 after being imported from Slovakia. “Diesel” was the last of 16 dogs in his class from the St. Paul Police Department’s K-9 academy to remain working. He and his handler, Officer Mike Seeger, were involved in 587 calls for service and completed more than 1,700 hours of training. “The community has a heavy heart today,” said Sgt. Kevin Rofidal, handler to K-9 Kodiak, who passed away early last year after a long career with the department. “Diesel was a familiar face around town and will be missed.” submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 DUKE
January, 2015
Need photo of K9 Duke,
Handler: MTA Police Sgt. Edward O'Flaherty
MTA Special Operations Div.
It is with deep regret that I inform all of you of the passing of K9 Duke, the retired canine partner of MTA
Police Sergeant Edward O'Flaherty.
Sgt. O'Flaherty had to make the most difficult decision over the Holidays
because Duke had taken a turn for the worse.
Sgt. O'Flaherty made the compassionate and difficult
decision to end Dukes suffering. Duke was a loyal partner, friend and loved member of the MTA Police and
the O'Flaherty family.
Canine Duke and Sgt. O'Flaherty ...were assigned to the MTA Police Department Special Operations Division. Duke enjoyed an
active and rewarding police career. In addition to being certified in explosives detection, Duke was also a certified patrol
trained canine. During his career he assisted the MTA Detectives, Patrol Units and many other law enforcement by recovering evidence at crime scenes, tracking down criminals and checking for explosives in high profile locations of the Metro NYC area.
Ed and Duke graduated from the NJNY Port Authority Canine Academy in 2002 for Explosive Detection and the Orange County Canine Patrol School in 2004. They served the commuting public with distinction and had a number of memorable jobs as
partners. Ed and Duke protected many dignitaries including POTUS, Secretary of State Powell / Clinton and were very
active in the 2004 Republican National Convention as well as numerous United Nations General Assemblies.
Some of the incidents they handled included a domestic dispute with a 25" machete when Duke’s mere presence resolved the
situation with no one getting hurt. Duke assisted with the extraction of an violent subject from his vehicle as well as locating
several suicidal subjects and bringing them to safety. In another case, an evidence search conducted by canine Duke on
the path fled by suspect wanted in a shooting. Canine Duke indicated on the retaining wall. A loaded black .38 revolver
was recovered.
“Duke” liked his work and he will be greatly missed by all.
Sergeant Bill Finucane,
Senior Canine Trainer,
MTA Police Dept.
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
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