 Memorials
to Fallen K-9s
2003 page 19
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In
Loving Memory
of
K-9
REX
June
23, 2003
Partner: Officer
Robert Wendel
Lake
City Police Dept.
PO
BOX 7367
195
N. W. Main Blvd.
Lake
City, Florida 32055
(386)752-4344
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Officer
Wendel has been with the police department for nine and half years. His
partner was a 6-year-old German shepherd name Rex.
He
and Rex became partners five and a half years ago. Wendel got his
partner
when Rex was six months old. After spending about two months together,
Rex was sent to the Von see Stadt Kennel to be trained as a police
dog.
"I saw training as work, but he saw it as play time. I spent more time
with him than anyone else. He was a special partner, he was my
best
friend." "When Rex was there, I knew he had my back. He was there to
protect
me." Rex was certified in police protection, and drug and people
tracking.
"He was trained to find most types of drugs," His largest bust
was
almost 4 pounds of cocaine. Rex almost never made a false alert.
Loved his job and was always ready to ride. If that patrol car was
cranked
he was there beside it ready to load. Rex made our house a home. He
loved
my children and my wife. He was so much
more
than just a dog. He was loyalty itself. He taught me far more than I
ever
taught him. My loyal companion until the end. He left this world
on June 23, 2003 after a brief illness. I will miss him more than words
can ever express. THANKS, Bob & Pam Wendel
service
will be
Monday, June 30, 2003
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In
Loving Memory
of
K-9
BANDIT
June 3, 1998
Partner:
Officer Don
Sherrill
Miamisburg
Police Dept.
10
N. First Street Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
PH:
(937) 866-3344
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Bandit was
purchased as a pet in 1987, with hopes of becoming a police dog. In
August of 1988 Bandit was sworn in as the department’s second K-9 and
worked with me as a patrol dog until the program was abolished in 1995.
At that time I retired Bandit to a life of well-deserved luxury.
During his working career, Bandit was credited with hundreds of
apprehensions and numerous awards. In 1992, because of my
success with Bandit, I received the Montgomery County (Oh) Chiefs of
Police
Exemplary Service Award. That next year Bandit was given the very
first Montgomery County dog license issued as
acknowledgement for his service to the Police Dept. and communities
throughout Montgomery Co.
In addition to being a dedicated partner, he was a loyal friend to me
and all who knew him (except the bad guys!).
In July of 1998 Bandit’s hips finally gave way and I had to say
goodbye. A part of me is forever lost without him, as other
K-9 handlers who
have lost their partners can attest to. K-9
Bandit served the Miamisburg Police Department from 1988 to 1995,
when he retired. Bandit was 3rd in the
nation
in 1991 at the USPCA Natioanal Trials.
The
Miamisburg Police Department, with administration and dispatch
operations
located in the Civic Center, features a highly trained staff of law
enforcement
professionals. It employs 38 full-time officers, six full-time
communications
officers, several auxiliary officers and civilian staff. The force
includes
a detective division, a D.A.R.E. officer, a school resource officer and
a community relations officer who is responsible for public
information,
Neighborhood Watch and business relations. Law enforcement efforts are
maximized by ongoing technological advancements, which recently
included
all-new dispatch and 9-1-1 computer systems, new mobile radios and the addition of laptop computers in
cruisers.
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by Dusty Simon
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Loving Memory
of
K-9
KAISER II
June
23, 2003
Partner:
Officer Ivan Reed
Seville
Police Dept.
6
Spring St.
Seville,
Ohio 44273
330.769.4003
330792959
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He
died from a spinal tumor.
Seville
officer recalls canine partner Kaiser
By
BRUCE F. GRIFFIN - Staff Writer-Medina News Gazette
The
connection between Patrolman Ivan Reed and his partner on the street,
Kaiser,
a German shepherd, began when the puppy chose him.
"He's
the one that came to me, sat between my legs" and when "he looked up at
me, I knew this was him," Reed said. Monday, Reed lost Kaiser, 11, to a
spinal tumor. "He was on the road with me for five years," related
Reed,
who's been with the department for 12 years. Kaiser was purchased from
a Westfield Township breeder in April 1992. He was 7 weeks old at the
time.
He started police training in November of that year, trained by former
Mogadore Police Chief Tim Wilmuth, and certified as a K-9 dog April 1,
1994. Reed paid for the training out of his own pocket. At the
time,
the 47-year-old village patrolman said, Kaiser was Medina County's only
police dog. German shepherds are known for their intelligence and
loyalty.
Kaiser's fur was mostly black, with "some red in him. He was a
beautiful
dog," Reed said. Kaiser was retired from the department several
years
ago. There are no plans to replace him, Police Chief Kris Weir said.
"Maybe
at a later date," Reed said. "Right now, it is just a little too
hard."
Village Councilwoman Leslie Miller, who 20 years ago worked with Reed
on
the rescue squad, said there would be a service for Kaiser. A
date
and time has not been announced.
notified
by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
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In
Loving Memory
of
K-9
ANDOR
June
15, 2003
Partner:
Deputy
Steve Sprouse
Oakland
Park Police Dept.
(now
Broward County
Sheriff Dept.) FL
954.561.6111
301
N.E. 38th St.
Oakland
Park , FL 33334
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Andor served the Oakland Park Fl. Police Dept. from
1993-1997 as a crossed trained patrol and narcotic detection dog. Andor
was a German Shepherd born in Holland.
After his 12 week patrol dog school in Metro Miami Dade he worked the
night shift in the City of Oakland Park, Broward County, FL. Andor
competed and received National points in several regional K-9 field
trials. Andor took 5th place in the total search category in the 1994
USPCA National Police Dog Trials. Andor and his handler received 7
Official Departmental Commendations and 1 Officer of the Month Citation
for K-9 related incidents. Andor was directly responsible for locating
over 100 hiding or fleeing felony suspects, including many robberies
that involved shootings. Andor performed dozens of K-9 demonstrations
for the public and was always a hit with his energetic obedience
routine.
Andor had to retire in 1997 due to an arthritis condition. After his
retirement he lived with his handler and the handler’s wife and kids
for 6 additional years as the family pet. In 2003 his arthritic
condition got so bad he had to be put down. He will be missed and
remembered by many in the South Florida area, especially those he lived
with.
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by DUSTY SIMON
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