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Fredy remembered at funeral
If all dogs go to heaven as the 1989 movie says, this one took a lot of love with him. Fredy, a Thomson Police Department K9, was laid to rest Friday at Westview Cemetery. Several friends from the community and law enforcement gathered to say goodbye to the canine that had served the community for more than seven years. “He was almost eight years old in dog years, and that is 56 for you and me,” said handler Sgt. Scott Whittle. “He served in drug intervention and other areas in Thomson and surrounding communities for almost that entire time. He was a dedicated officer.” Fredy, a German shepherd, was put to asleep earlier Friday, after Whittle, his caregiver, was told a spinal injury would not heal. “While it is hard on others and myself,” said the officer, “it was what was best. I couldn’t stand to see him suffer and he would have never gotten better. It was his time.” A eulogy was given by McDuffie County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Barry Whitfield. “All animals have a God-given right to live their life in peace just as we do,” Whitfield said. “This memorial is remembering an act of service – a service worker – a partner – a friend and an intricate part of law enforcement,” Whitfield said. “It is about how we feel about the service and the appreciation thereof – from all in law enforcement.”
