In Loving Memory of
K9 GYPSY
December 6, 2013
Handler: Deputy Sheriff Jamie Roster
Flagler County Sheriff's Office
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K9 officer with Flagler County Sheriff's Office dies
A K9
officer
with
the
Flagler
County
Sheriff's
Office
died
on
Dec.
6.
Deputies
said
12-year-old
Gypsy
came
to
the
Sheriff's
Office
during
Sheriff
James
L.
Manfre's
first
term
in
April
of
2003.
Gypsy
retired
from
active
duty
in 2009. Gypsy worked with former Deputy Sheriff Jamie Roster. Gypsy was
trained
to
search
areas
and
buildings,
detecting
narcotics,
and
criminal
control,
according
to
the
Sheriff's
Office.
submitted
by
Jim
Cortina,
Dir.
CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 GURU
December 20, 2013
Handler:----
Amravati BDDS Team
India
Police dog dies
On Friday, a
police dog of
Bomb Detection
and Disposal
Squad
breathed his
last in the
afternoon.
'Guru', a part
of
Amravati BDDS
team, had been
brought to the
city for
security duty at
the winter
session.
Guru's
sudden
death has
shattered his
handler and
Amravati BDDS
squad. He
was laid to rest
with honors at
the police
headquarters in
the evening.
Guru was
five-and-a-half-years-old
and from past
many years he
has helped
police detect several crimes. Some police sources claimed lack of care for
Guru's health
led to his
death.
It is learnt
that he was not
given proper
rest from past
few days, but
forced to work
every day.
submitted by
Jim Cortina,
Dir. CPWDA
In
Loving Memory of
K9 GUS
August 1, 2013
Handler:?
Florida Fish & Wildlife
Conservations Commission
K9 Gus died after
inhaling a foreign
object into his lung
while performing a track
for a missing woman in
Hillsborough River State Park. He was deployed after several previous
searches failed to
locate the missing
woman.
Gus' track was successful and the woman's body was in the park. However,
K9 Gus inhaled an object
into
his lung that lead to
his death a short time
later. K9 Gus had served
with the Florida Fish
and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
for four years.
submitted by Jim
Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
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Rest In Peace K9 Gus of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission who died after he inhaled a foreign
object into his lungs while tracking for a missing woman. After several failed attempts to find the missing woman,
K9 Gus was deployed and was successful in picking up the scent and trail of the woman, who's body
was found after Gus was felled by the object. K9 Gus served with the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission for four years. We thank K9 Gus for his service and send our thoughts
and prayers to his handler and fellow officers of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Last Call 08-01-2013.
In Loving Memory of
K9 GRANT
September 11, 2013
Handler:
Rio Grande City police
402 E Main St
Rio Grande City, TX
78582
Rio
Grande City K-9 killed by car
while chasing female dog
Rio Grande City
police are mourning the loss of one
of their two K-9s. Police say Grant,
a yellow Labrador, died after
he was run over by an 18-wheeler around noon today. Apparently Grant saw a
female chocolate Labrador
across the street and chased after her. Both died on Expressway 83 in
front of the Lone Star National
Bank.
Police plan to bury Grant tomorrow morning at the department's substation
following a ceremony
conducted by the Rio Grande City
Police Explorers. Department
officials say its too soon
to say whether or not they will
replace the fallen dog.
submitted by
Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In
Loving Memory of
K9 GOMMEZ
August 16, 2013
Handler:
Officer Matt Spiegel
Menasha Police Department
430 1st
Street
Menasha,
WI
Menasha, Wisconsin's Police K9 Dies
Menasha Police K9 Officer Gommez, diagnosed with late stage cancer, was put down today.
The Menasha Police Department is mourning the loss of one of our own after police K-9 Gommez had to be put down. Gommez recently showed signs that he was not well and a scan showed that he had cancer and was only expected to live a few days. Gommez and his handler Officer Matt Spiegel spent his remaining few days at home. Gommez was acquired by the Menasha Police Department through the efforts of a citizen driven group known as the K-9 Corps. They successfully raised over $40,000 towards the purchase, training, and equipping of our K-9 unit. Gommez began his patrol duties on December 3, 2008 with Officer Paul Scheppf as his handler. He quickly proved to be a valuable asset to our city. He immediately had an impact on the number of drugs being located on traffic stops and search warrants in our city. He was often called upon by other jurisdictions to aid in their searches as well. Officer Scheppf left the department in March 2012. Officer Matt Spiegel was selected to be Gommez’s new handler. Officer Spiegel and Gommez completed the transition training and immediately went to work. In a short time it was apparent that Gommez and Officer Spiegel had a strong bond and a great working relationship. Gommez continued to be a highly productive K-9 Officer. With both Scheppf and Spiegel, Gommez won a number of awards at K-9 competitions which tested both the handler’s and the K-9’s skills. Gommez was also the star of many public appearances where he showcased his talents. He made stops at local schools, Menasha Rotary Club, and at our Citizen’s Academy and Youth Academy. Our hearts are heavy with the loss of K-9 Officer Gommez. He was an asset to the community and our department and a faithful and loyal companion to his handlers.
The City
of Menasha Police Department lost a member of
its force Friday. Police canine Gommez was
euthanized after
being diagnosed with cancer. Officials say Gommez was in the later stages
of the disease and was only expected to
live for a few days. Gommez joined the Menasha
Police Department in 2008 after a community
group called the
K9 Corps raised $40,000 to purchase, train and
equip the department's K9 unit. Gommez was the
only canine
serving on the Menasha police force.
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 GUNNER
May 2, 2013
Handler: Officer
David Sheppard
Adamsville Police Department
4911 Main St
Adamsville, AL 35005
Funeral held
for K-9 police dog in Adamsville
A funeral was
recently held for a K-9 officer in the Adamsville Police
Department that passed away on Thursday morning. Around 40
people turned out to honor the dog that was known as Gunnar
and was considered more than just an asset to the police
department. "Basically he gave me an upper hand," said
Patrol Officer David Sheppard, who was Gunnar's handler. "He
loved to work. He made my day more enjoyable, more
enlightened. I don't have the words to express it." Gunnar
was a detection dog that worked many drug busts during his
eight month presence in the Adamsville Police Department.
He
recently suffered from an intestinal rupture and was rushed
to have emergency surgery before he passed away at 6 p.m. on
Thursday. He was around two years old. As is tradition with
other K-9 officers, Gunnar was given a formal funeral at 4
p.m. on Thursday afternoon. Police officers, city workers
and others made a procession from the department to Adams
Park on Dogwood Road where he was buried in a strip of green
land across the baseball field. "He was the best dog," said
Adamsville Mayor Pam Palmer, who was present for the
funeral. "He was in a lot of busts. They're not done without
dogs. They're like family and when they pass they need
respect and a funeral."
The emotional scene had
police officers, fire fighters, city officials and citizens
shedding tears. Balloons were released in memory of Gunnar,
who was one of two dogs in the Adamsville Police Department.
"They're working dogs but they become part of the family,"
said Officer Daryl Baily, who handles Nova, currently the
only remaining K-9 officer at the department. "If you feed
them, take care of them, they become like children." K-9
officers live with their handlers. A bond was formed between
Gunnar and Sheppard, who was given a folded American flag as
is done in ceremonies honoring fallen police officers.
"I
was learning as much as he was," said Sheppard, who has been
with the Adamsville police since 2009. "I knew was he was
thinking and he knew what I was thinking." Letting go was
not easy for anybody in the department. Having Gunnar helped
shape his character as a policeman, Sheppard said. "I didn't
make him," said Sheppard. "He made me. He made me a better
officer and everything he did, he did on his own." Mayor
Palmer said that Nova and Gunnar were well known throughout
Adamsville, being present at many events and said to be good
with children. Palmer also said that a headstone will be
ordered and set up in a month with a ceremony to follow.
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
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