Monthly Archives: July 2020

K9 Brit – Rochester, Minnesota

Died 7/13/20 Handler – Officer Logan The Rochester Police Department said goodbye and paid tribute to one of its retired K9 officers in a touching video this week. If you have pets, you know that despite all the joy they give us, one of the toughest things to go through is eventually having to say goodbye to your beloved friend. …

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K9 Rudo – MWD – U.S. Air Force

Died 7/15/20 Yesterday, the 820th BDG rendered the final salute to medically retired military working dog Rudo. Rudo served the 823d and 824th Base Defense Squadrons on several deployments before retiring in 2018. Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Rudo!

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K9 Rocky – Boston, Massachusetts

K9 Rocky – Boston, Massachusetts Died – 7/15/20 Boston Police Department mourns the loss of K9 Rocky The Boston Police Department said Wednesday it is mourning the death of K9 Rocky. Boston police said the 7-year-old died after a brief illness. He was an active duty K9 at the time of his death. Rocky served Boston during his six-year career …

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K9 Bo – Holbrook, Arizona

Died 7/15/20 Handler – officer Joshua Knowlton ‘He was a good dog’ — Holbrook’s first K9 receives a final salute The town’s first police dog received a final salute Wednesday after serving on the force for six years. Members of the Holbrook Police Department, dispatch staff and neighboring law enforcement members lined up on the road leading up to the …

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K9 Sem – Cypress, California

Died 7/15/20 Handler – , Sergeant Mondon We are sad to announce the passing of retired Cypress Police K9 Sem. Those who got a chance to meet him knew him to be a happy and dedicated servant who loved to patrol the streets of Cypress and protect our community. During his career, he completed nearly 350 narcotics searches, seizing 168 …

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K9 JoJo – MWD – U.S. Navy

Died – 7/14/20 MWD JOJO V299 (Retired) Handler – Christopher Torrez On July 14, 2020, at approximately 1345 hours, RMWD JOJO (V299) passed away in my arms. JOJO was my partner and loyalest friend. He taught me the fundamentals of what it takes to be apart of a K9 team. After 8 years serving in the US Navy as a …

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K9 Sali – Forsyth County, Georgia

Died – 7/14/20 Handlers – ): Lt. Heagerty and Sgt. Chatham K9 Sali previously worked with the Forsyth County Georgia K9 Unit. Handler(s): Lt. Heagerty and Sgt. Chatham.”It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Retired FCSO K9 Sali, who passed on Tuesday, July 14th at the age of 13 years. K9 Sali began her career with …

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K9 Rita – MWD – U.S. Air Force

Died 7/13/20 It is with a very heavy heart I report our beloved girl MWD Rita, M529, PEDD has crossed over the rainbow bridge. She served her country in the US Air Force performing Patrol and Explosive Detection duties for 8 years before retiring due to Lumbar Sacral Disease. She has lived with us for the last 5 years watching …

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K9 Tomas – U.S. Coast Guard

We are deeply saddened to report the loss of Senior Chief K-9 Tomas. Tomas served at MSST Seattle and MSST LA/LB. Tomas and Ryan conducted hundreds of operational missions ensuring the safety and security of Presidents, world leaders, foreign dignitaries and the American public. Tomas served his country for over 9 years and enjoyed 2 years of retirement with his …

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K9 Ozzy – Northumbria, England

DIED 7/13/20 Handler – PC Dale James This is the heart-breaking moment a retired police dog says goodbye to his K9 colleague – after he passed away at home this week. On Monday (July 13) PC Dale James and his retired police dog Bailey said a tearful goodbye to their best friend, Ozzy. The 14-year-old Dutch Herder had served Northumbria …

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