Memorials to Fallen K-9s
2002
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The
F.A.S.T. Co. donates sets of cards to all partners
I
need your help to inform me of such
losses.
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Dept.
addresses available for those who want to send condolences to officers.
See below
In Loving Memory
of
K-9
PEDRO
August
9, 2002
Partner: Officer
Robert Miner
Midvale
City Police Department UT
Chief
of Police Gerald W Maughan
655
W Ceter St Midvale, Utah 84047 (801)255-4291
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The
Midvale City Police K9 Unit suffered a loss
of one
our K9’s this summer.
Police
Service Dog (PSD) Pedro died August 9th
due
to a sudden illness.
PSD
Pedro joined the Midvale Police K9 Unit
in July
of 1998.
He made
his way to Midvale from Czechoslovakia
where
he entered the Police Academy for K9’s.
Pedro
was a certified a Patrol and Detector dog.
Officer
Robert Miner handled him.
Pedro’s
presence will be missed.
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In Loving Memory
of
K-9
TANGO
August
30, 2002
Partner: Ptl.
William Sierchio
Barnegat Township
Police Dept.
900
West Bay Avenue
Barnegat,
NJ 08005
609
698.0080
cards
received 3/6/03-These cards have found me
at a
perfect time. We have raised money thru
donations
to place a marker at
Police
headquarters for Tango.
I will
be honored to hand them out. Thank you again.
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K-9
Tango was a 10 year old male German shepherd. He was with the Barnegat
Township K-9 Unit since it's inception in January 1996. Tango retired from
service in December of 2001 due to the advance of a degenerative myolopthy
in his spine. He was euthanized August 30 from complications of the disease.
Tango and his handler, Ptl. William Sierchio attended the Dover Township
Police Patrol Dog Class #3 in 1996, as well as the NJ State Police Scent
Dog Class #3 in 1996. He certified with the U.S.P.C.A. and the N.A.P.W.D.A.
in patrol, narcotics and tracking. Tango was responsible for countless
narcotic searches, tracks and public demonstrations in Barnegat as well
as surrounding towns. Tango will best best remembered as a fearless, proud
and loyal patrol dog. He left a lasting impression on all who knew and
worked with him. The Barnegat Township P.B.A. Local 296 is in the process
of establishing a K-9 memorial for Tango. He will be greatly missed, but
never forgotten.
Meet
Nitro- new partner
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In Loving Memory
of
K-9
WILLIE
September
29, 2002
Partner:
Officer
Peter M. Morgan
Waterbury
Police Department CT
255
East Main Street - Waterbury, Ct. 06702
P.D.
Phone # 1( 203 ) 574-6921
email
Notified
by Jim Cortina, CPWDA Dir.
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K-9 Willie
was a working patrol dog for the Waterbury Police Department with Officer
Peter Morgan for three years. Earlier this year, Willie was diagnosed with
a bone
disease
in his front elbow. On 9/29/02, Willie's condition worsened to a point
to where he had to be put down. Willie was 6 years old. During his three
year career, he made several suspect apprehensions and narcotic finds for
the police department. He will be sadly missed by Officer. Morgan and the
Waterbury Police Department.
cards
mailed 9/30/02 - Rec. 10/1/02
Receivd
a thank you note from Officer Steven
Flaherty, Jr. accompanied Officer Morgan for support when K-9
Will was put down. Also received grateful email from Officer Peter Morgan.
And.
thhis one from Ofc. S.Flaherty: thank you for taking your valuable time
and effort to send Officer Pete Morgan. the Memorial K-9 cards. I
am also a K-9 handler on the Waterbury Police Dept, and I have had my partner
for almost 7 years. I was with Pete at the time we put Willie down,
and he took it very hard.....and to know that there are citizens out there
who care for us and our partners is very comforting.....
Thank
You
Off.
Steven Flaherty Jr
Waterbury
Police Dept.
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In Loving Memory
of
K-9
TYLER
October
1, 2002
Sgt.
Ron Labarriere
Kenner
Police Department.
500
Veterans Boulevard
Kenner,
Louisiana 70062.
(504)712-2200
cards
mailed 10/8/02I cards received 10/11.
Thank
you very much. They are great,
all
the ladies at the department cried
when
I gave them one. You are a wonderful person
and
I hope to met you in person one day. Thank you
Ron
Lab
(this
is why I do what I do ...lulu)
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K-9
Tyler
September
1 ,1989 - October 1, 2002
In 1992, K-9 Tyler, became a member of the Kenner Police Department, most
of all he became my partner and BUDDY. He served as the department's
only narcotic detector dog from February 1992 until August 1999. At that
time he retired and became a full time family member. K-9 Tyler
was
loved by all who met him. He will be greatly missed.
He is
now in a better place & best of all, he is not hurting. He can now
run again, to catch his giftie,
which
he loved very much.
I am
sorry to inform you that we have lost another
wonderful
canine partner. On October 1st at 4:40 am,
my first
canine partner, K-9 Tyler, known to alot of you
as "Big
T" passed away. K-9 Tyler was in service from February 1992 until July
1999
with
the Kenner Police Department.
At that
time he was retired due to hip problems.
Ron Labarriere
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In Loving Memory
of
K-9
BEAU
Feb.
15, 1997 - Sept. 19, 2002
Partner:
K-9
Deputy Johnny Eubanks
Okaloosa
County Sheriff's Office FL
Okaloosa
County Sheriff's Office
1250
North Eglin Parkway
Shalimar,
FL 32579
(850)
651-7702 - (850) 651-7410
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The
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office recently lost a member of our family.
K-9 "Beau" passed away on September 19, 2002 after battling an unexpected
illness. Beau was a 5 year old Belgian Malinois handled by Deputy Sheriff
Johnny Eubanks. Beau began his law enforcement career with the Okaloosa
County Sheriff's Office in 1999. He is certified through the United States
Police Canine Association and is trained in narcotics detection, tracking,
and all phases of criminal apprehension. A special tribute is being planned
for a later date.
More
about the K-9 Unit
Dogs
and their handlers must constantly train to maintain the performance standards
for which the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office K-9's are renowned. The
Belgian Malinois and German Shepard breeds have proven to be well-suited
for the many tasks that Okaloosa County K-9's must perform. The unit has
three German Shepards, "Rocky", "Rex" and "Valko", and the rest Belgium
Malinois. Many people instantly associate "police dogs" with drug detection,
but that is only one of the many jobs that the K-9's perform well.
cards
maile on 10/5/02
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