Died \u2013 7\/25\/22
\nHandler – Lt. Terry Dameron<\/p>\n
\u2018End of Watch\u2019: Franklin Co. to honor 15-year-old K-9\u2019s service with motorcade<\/p>\n
After protecting and serving the southwest Virginia community for a number of years, it\u2019s almost time for retired K-9 Rex to \u201ccross the Rainbow Bridge,\u201d according to the Franklin County Sheriff\u2019s Office. Authorities say 15-year-old Rex is experiencing mobility issues that are hampering his quality of life, which is why Monday, July 25 will be his \u201cEnd of Watch.\u201d1st Lt. Terry Dameron received Rex in 2011 \u2014 after beginning his K-9 career with the Montgomery County Sheriff\u2019s Office \u2014 at the age of three, officials say. Rex reportedly worked with Dameron at the Rocky Mount Police Department before moving over to the Franklin County Sheriff\u2019s Office, continuing to track down and apprehend people, as well as find drugs, with Dameron as his partner until retiring in 2016. However, in 2017, authorities tell WFXR News that Rex came out of retirement and became Investigator Tim Burton\u2019s partner, during which time the K-9 handled multiple narcotics seizures and helped capture several individuals.Throughout Rex\u2019s career, he protected both of his handlers from danger numerous times, according to officials. Whether his bark or his bite, he made sure Dameron and Burton always went home. Blood, sweat and tears were all shed by both handlers and Rex alike, and created a bond like no other. Rex has a special bond with each one of them and always completed the task he was given, without hesitation. The legend of K-9 Rex exists due to his resilience and energy that was brought forth in any situation. Rex could go from 0-100 one moment, yet be calm enough to allow a small child to hug him the next. His gentle and protective nature is surely special and unique, as not all Malinois\u2019 are like that.
\nFranklin County authorities invite community members to join them at 2 p.m. on Monday for Rex\u2019s final walk into the sheriff\u2019s office. Rex will reportedly be transported from his home by Burton, escorted to the office by a motorcade, and he will receive his final 10-42 with dispatch before entering the building. Officials say any show of support will be greatly appreciated, especially as Dameron and Burton say goodbye to their loyal partner and canine companion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Died \u2013 7\/25\/22 Handler – Lt. Terry Dameron \u2018End of Watch\u2019: Franklin Co. to honor 15-year-old K-9\u2019s service with motorcade After protecting and serving the southwest Virginia community for a number of years, it\u2019s almost time for retired K-9 Rex to \u201ccross the Rainbow Bridge,\u201d according to the Franklin County Sheriff\u2019s Office. Authorities say 15-year-old …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12602,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[17],"class_list":["post-12600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-k9memorial","tag-va"],"yoast_head":"\n