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Today, Darien Police Captain Jeremiah Marron announced the passing of retired Darien Police K9 Zulu
Marron said, “It is with profound sadness that the Darien Police Department announces the passing of retired police K-9 “Zulu.” K-9 Zulu’s health began to rapidly deteriorate over the last week and after significant medical consultation, his handler, Lt. Nicholas Aranzullo and his family made the extremely difficult but humane decision to end Zulu’s pain and suffering. Zulu was a jet-black German Shepherd who hailed from the Czech Republic and was approximately 13 years old upon his passing. Below is the post shared on Darien Police Facebook Page. K-9 Zulu was the first Darien Police K-9 in the history of the Department. Sworn in to service in July of 2009, Zulu had a decorated career which included commendations for narcotics investigations, criminal apprehensions, and tracking for lost or missing persons. As Zulu began to show signs of age, the decision was made to let him retire from police service and live out his golden years at home with the Aranzullo family. Zulu completed his career in the Fall of 2016 and has since been living comfortably at home helping care for the Aranzullo’s young triplet boys. The success of K-9 Zulu’s career paved the way for the current expanded Darien Police K-9 Program which now includes two K-9 Units. K-9 Zulu will be sorely missed. Please keep him and the Aranzullo Family in your thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. big guy.
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CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Zulu who was partnered with LT. Aranzullo with the Darien Police Department. The Aranzullo family made the extremely difficult but humane decision to end Zulu’s pain and suffering and had him euthanized. Both joined the CPWDA on 6/8/09 and became Lifetime Members on 1/30/14. K9 Zulu served from 2009 –2016 and was certified in Patrol and Narcotics.. K9 Zulu was approximately 13 years old. Please keep Officer Aranzullo and his family, Darien Police Department and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. We thank you Zulu for your service to the community, R.I.P. Zulu.
