K9 Memorials

K9 Rex – Columbia, South Carolina

Died 10/21/23 Columbia Police Department mourns the loss of K-9 Rex The Columbia Police Department has lost one of their own.K-9 Rex passed away peacefully on October 21 at a veterinarian hospital after suffering a medical emergency, officials say.K-9 Rex was surrounded by his handler and other loved ones.

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K9 Karo – Luce County, Michigan

Luce Co. Sheriff’s Office Lays K9 Karo to Rest The Luce County Sheriff’s office has announced the death of one of their K9s.On Friday, K9 Karo was laid to rest. The Sheriff’s Office says that tumors took over his body very quickly, and the difficult decision was made to end his pain and suffering. It is never an easy decision, …

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K9 Rio – Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Died – 10/19/23 Handler – Cpl. Keith Page K-9 Rio dies in line of duty searching for evidence A game warden K-9 in the Law Enforcement Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources died Thursday in the line of duty.Authorities said in a post on Facebook that K-9 Rio and his partner Cpl. Keith Page were helping to track …

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K9 Ryker – Smyrna, Tennessee

Died – 10/19/23 Handler – Officer Don Godby Smyrna Police Department mourns the loss of beloved K9 officer Ryker The Smyrna Police Department is mourning the passing of one of its K9s. The department says K9 Ryker passed away Thursday.K9 Ryker served the Smyrna community for eight years. He began service in the Smyrna community in Oct. 2015 with his …

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K9 Dexter – Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Police mourning the loss of retired K-9 Dexter The Boston Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K-9, Dexter. The department paid tribute to Dexter in a social media post on Monday. Dexter served alongside Boston Police officers for more than 7 years, police said. “It is with deep regret that the BPD announces the passing of …

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K9 Coron – Miami, Florida

Died – 10/16/23 Handler – Officer Doug Hesler Miami Twp. Police mourn loss of retired K-9 A local police department is mourning the loss of one of their former K-9s.Coron, a retired Miami Twp. Police Department Canine, died Monday, the department announced this morning.Born in April 2010 in Holland, Coron was a Belgian Malinois.He was trained at Gold Shield K-9 …

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K9 Fredy – Orange County, Florida

Died – 10/16/23 Florida sheriff’s office K-9 killed in crash A Florida sheriff’s office K-9 was killed in a crash Monday.The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said K-9 Fredy was killed when the car he was in was hit by another car.“Fredy’s life was cut tragically short,” the sheriff’s office said. The 2.5-year-old Springer Spaniel was one of the sheriff’s office’s …

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K9 Lobo – Somerville, Massachusetts

Died – 10/15/23 Handler – Officer Timothy Sullivan Somerville police announce sudden passing of K-9 Lobo The Somerville Police Department has announced the passing of K-9 Lobo.Lobo entered into police service with his handler Officer Timothy Sullivan on December 24, 2015.Upon entering into service, he was trained to track and locate missing persons, search for suspects, and locate evidence. Lobo …

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K9 Storm – Iberia Parish, Louisiana

Handler – Sergeant Scott Legendre Iberia Parish K-9 Officer has Died An Iberia Parish K-9 Officer has reached the end of his watch, and deputies are mourning the death of their beloved colleague. According to the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, retired K-9 Officer Storm passed away peacefully at his home last week. He was living with his handler …

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K9 Baca – Charlotte, North Carolina

Handler – Officer Acker-Estes Charlotte police mourn the loss of retired K-9 Baca The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. On Saturday, Charlotte police announced that retired CMPD K-9 Baca had passed away. Baca served with CMPD from 2012 to 2018 as a dual-purpose narcotics and patrol dog.During his tenure with the department, Baca …

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