Memorials to Fallen K-9's

Died 1/25/15 Hhero was a retired EDD dog for the Air Force at Lackland AFB. Me Hhero had developed epilepsy, though the root of the late onset was not clear. He did 2 tours that we know of; Afghanistan and Iraq. He enjoyed the retirement life. During the night he had ongoing seizures and his body just could not take …

Died 1/10/15 Handler: Officer Brian Kane K9 Argo K121 served the Norfolk police department from December 2004 until June 2010. Virginia top dog award in 2008. Passed away January 10th, 2015.

Metro Police Department South Africa Butch the retired metro police dog put down Butch, the retired police dog at the center of a row over whether he could spend his twilight years with his handler, has been put down. “He was taken by the SPCA and euthanized,” said DA MP Dianne Kohler-Barnard who was lobbying for him to be allowed …

Died 10/16/14 On 10/16/14 the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office K-9 York died from Mesenteric Torsion after collapsing in his kennel while resting at home. He was able to be rushed to the VCA but was unable to be saved even though he received the absolute best treatment and care. York had just begun week two of his Patrol K-9 Basic …

Died 7/22/14 Handler – Senior Deputy Lindsey Evans Yosh came to the Sheriffs Office November 11 2012, he completed the Caninepro Canine Academy and ertified as a team on January 2, 2013. During the year Yoshiwas with the county he had a total of 13 captures, his first capture was made two days after he initially ertified. He also was …

Died – May 2014 Handler – Officer Aaron Blackledge K9 Ruch came to the Redmond Police Department in August, 2010 through the generous efforts of donations received through the Redmond Friends of K9. K9 Ruch was partnered with Officer Aaron Blackledge. In October of 2013, at the age of 5 years, K9 Ruch had to have surgery to remove his …

Died – 1/25/13 Handler – Corporal Lippmann It is with a heavy heart that the Mount Union Police Department announces the passing of K-9 Saxon. Saxon was born June 11, 2002 at a Pennsylvania kennel where he was hand selected from the litter by Officer Swineford and Corporal Lippmann to be the department’s next canine officer. Saxon was the nephew …

Honoring Army MWD Reno SOF, Unknown – May 25, 2008, Killed In Action Afghanistan, OEF.