 Memorials
to Fallen K-9s 2003 page 38 The F.A.S.T. Co. donates sets of cards to all partners I need your help to inform me of such losses. |
Dept. addresses available for those who want to send condolences to officers. See below
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In
Loving Memory of K-9 LUCKY October 01, 1992 November 10, 2003  Partner: Brett Simon My
retired dog named,
LUCKY had to be put down due to cancer.
Lucky
was my first K9
partner. He who was a dual purpose police service dog ,
patrol and narcotics. Lucky worked the street for four years
before being injured during and apprehension
and had to be retired. I had to put him down today due to
cancer. He was eleven years old.
Brett & LuckyLucky was awarded: Three letters of commendation: Act of bravery award, Voted the 1997 Hero Animal of the year in the state of Ohio for saving a man's life. |
 update: The Canine Unit was established in 1997 and consists of Officer Brett Simon with Canine Czar and officer Bob Rose with Canine Nico. Both Canine Teams are certified through the Ohio Police Officer Training Academy and have received advanced training in narcotic detection, tracking and patrol techniques. Both teams receive training on a weekly basis to maintain peak performance from the canines. The units have patrol cars that are specifically adapted for canine use. They have dark tinted windows and a modified airflow system to aid in reflecting sunlight and maintaining desirable cooling capabilities. The cars are equipped with remote controlled door openers to allow the dog to exit the vehicle without the Officer returning to the vehicle. The vehicles are equipped with training bite sleeves, muzzles, leashes, and various other equipment used during training and work related functions. The Canine Units were utilized by several outside agencies for tracking, drug searches and building searches. Their success rate in finding narcotics has been remarkably high. They were also very successful in tracking and apprehending suspects in various criminal activities. The Canines were also utilized for demonstration and educational purposes including the criminal justice program at the University of Cincinnati, Clermont College. |
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In Loving Memory of
K-9 LEX November 12, 2003 Partner: Officer Fred Cass Stephenson County Sheriff Department 15 No. Galena Ave. Freeport, IL 61032 815.235.8252 |
On November 12, 2003, Officer Fred
Cass has lost
his K-9
Partner, LEX from Pancreatic Cancer that came on extremely quickly. Sincerely , Scott Wernet & K-9 Dux Stephenson Co. Sheriff Dept. Stephenson County is in the north-western part of Illinois. K-9 Lex was a retired Freeport Police
dog (retired
about 1 yr) and his handler Fred(Brian)Cass took him. Fred had recently went to another police department (Lena, Illinois). Lex was living with Fred and got sick on Sunday and didn't get any better and was put down on 11-12-03 approximately 12:45 pm |
| In Loving Memory of K-9 EDDIE November 20, 2003  Partner: Det. Greg Jones Graham County Sheriff's Dept. 45 Main St. Robbinsville, NC 28771 828 479.3352 EDDIE I knew you were special, from the very minute we met You took a glance at me and I at you, that day, I will never forget We bonded strong with each other, our partnership on its way Together doing our job, by each other's side we'd stay Each task we'd meet and tackle head on We would see each dark night through to the new day's dawn Together we were unbeatable, even when we stared fear in its face You tried with all you had to help me make the streets a safer place I put my faith, trust and strength in you and you put yours in me In all things we did, it was how it should be You stood by me in all things, good and bad So I wouldn't have to stand alone You were the best partner, by far I have ever known A big part of you will stay forever with me A big part of me died with you so when you look down from the "Rainbow Bridge" And see me crying you will know I miss you too. |
My name is Greg Jones I was
Eddie's,
human partner. I started a K-9 program with Eddie about 3 years ago. I work for a small town police department and now also a small town sheriff's office. Neither department's budget could afford the proper equipment for Eddie so I bought allot of second-hand equipment i.e.; the K-9 carrier for my vehicle. I almost gave up on the program., but everytime I looked at Eddie, he would revive my spirits and we kept on struggling toward achieving our goals. The first night Eddie & I worked at the Graham County Sheriff's Office, we made 2 marijuana and 1 methamphetimine arrests. The sheriff provided a car and equipment for Eddie. I bought an old carrier, that's what caused Eddie's death. Training: Eddie & I were starting to do some of the things we both had dreamed of finally becoming a respected K-9 unit. We were both loving this. still we had some problems such as training time and funds. The only time I could seriously train Edddie, was while I was a Natinal Guard duty with the NC Army National Guard, 210th MP Company, of which I am a member. My commander allowed me to have time and help accomplish this. Eddie loved to train and I would always put 110% effort into this. A lot of time I would iimplement Eddie into whatever training we were having with the soldiers. It was here that Eddie passed away. After a good day of training, I put Eddie back into the car. As I went inside to complete my training forms, Eddie tried to get out of his carrier. He caught his neck chain on a ppiece of the broken carrier cage and died. This sounds very childish, but I hope dogs go to heaven so I may see him again. He and I may get a good beat patrolling there, then I'll know it's really heaven.. Greg Jones, Detective, Graham County North Carolina  |