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K9 Blaze – Staten Island, New York

Died – 12/8/15 Handler – Officer Benny Colecchia NYPD German shepherd Blaze, K9 who sniffed out criminals, laid to rest at 14 He lived a hero’s life. Blaze, a beloved NYPD German shepherd who sniffed out guns and bodies, helped end a hostage standoff and once used his nose to tell a suspect from his twin, was put to rest …

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K9 Archer – Long Island, New York

Died – 11/5/15 Handler – Officer Frederick Morello Full Honor Guard to Pay Tribute to K9 Officer at Animal Hospital A K9 officer with the MTA’s police canine unit will be put down after health setbacks from a recent surgery. A full honor guard will pay tribute to Archer, the 10-year-old German Shepherd, when he is euthanized Thursday at Long …

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