 Memorials
to Fallen K-9s 2005 page 07 The F.A.S.T. Co. donates sets of memorial cards to all partners I need your help to inform me of such losses. |
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Entry In Loving Memory of K-9 POLO July 2002  Partners: Officers Guy Palladino and Ed Boese Stillwater Police Dept. Norman McNickle, Chief of Police 701 South Lewis - P.O. Box 1725 Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 USA Phone (405) 372-4171 - Fax (405) 742-8284 |
Polo was purchased from Gulf Coast K9 in November of 2001. Polo, a male Belgian Malinois, was born and trained in France. He was titled French Ring I. Polo was utilized in the areas of narcotic detection, patrol, and tracking, he was able to track over numerous surfaces with admirable accuracy. In the summer of 2002 tragedy struck the K9 unit again. Polo came down with E-Coli virus. After a long struggle, Polo passed away in July of 2002. Polo will be remembered in Stillwater for his endless energy and desire to work. He made numerous narcotic finds and performed all of his duties with tireless devotion.
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| In Loving Memory of K-9 BLITZ February 9, 2005  Partner: Deputy John Chandler The Anderson County Sheriff's Office 305 Camson Rd. - Anderson, SC 29623 8864.260-4400  |
It is with
great sadness that I write to you. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office
K-9 division has lost one of our original members. K-9 Blitz passed
away recently. Blitz along with Dux were the first two patrol dogs that
were used at the Sheriff's Office. Blitz's partner and friend was
Deputy John Chandler. John was the only handler/partner that Blitz ever
had. Together they made made arrest,seizures and performed at many
demonstartions. Blitz recently retired due age. John had just started
to work with his new partner Inka. Blitz stayed at home. Johnny once
told me it was hard on Blitz to see Inka going to work in his (Blitz's)
car. Blitz passed away due to cancer. It is always hard to lose a
friend that has been your companion on lonely nights working the third
shift. To close I quote lines from a poem Don’t cry for me, because I’m still here Sometimes I whisper that in your ear. A K-9 partner for you, a friend for me What a match we had begun to be. So many times with you I’ll never forget You made me a Deputy and also a pet. I worked hard for you all the while Nose to the ground, tracking for miles. I wore my badge with a sense of pride Waiting to find the perfect hide. A love for the job through and through I would’ve laid down my life for you. Training together day after day Work for you, for me just play. I was invincible with you at my side A strong personality I couldn’t hide. The sickness that took me, I tried to fight Who would ride with my partner at night? I’m sorry to leave you and take a final fall You tried to save me, you gave it your all. Don’t cry for me, because I still roam It was just my time, God called me home. Author: Jennifer Boujoukos submitted by Officer Don Hodges |
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SMOKEY
Romulus,
MI 2004 Spleen
Cancer
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Cancer claims cop's 'partner' PUBLISHED: May 23, 2004 ROMULUS -- Members of the Police Department were saddened by the death of "one of their own" this week. Smokey, the department's K9 unit, died of cancer Monday. Officer Jerry Leonard, the dog's handler, said Smokey served the department unconditionally. For six year, he often visited area schools, civic groups and residents. Deputy Chief Jerry Champagne said the dog will be greatly missed by the department, as well as the Leonard family. The K9 became ill about two weeks ago. Leonard said he just wasn't himself and even turned down treats. He accompanied Leonard to 34th District Court later in the week and just laid down in the prosecutor's office. He normally would roam about the room. After a trip to the veterinarian and then surgery to remove a mass in his spleen, he showed some improvement, but had difficulty using his rear legs. He also couldn't hear. Just when Leonard thought Smokey was on the road to recovery, he found him lying on the floor in extreme distress. "Smokey expired in my arms at his home," Leonard said. "He was the best partner I ever had. I would have done anything in my power to save him." The veterinarian called Leonard just after his death and said the results from a biopsy of the mass showed Smokey had an aggressive type of cancer that attacks the spleen. Smokey is considered a "fallen hero" to the department. -- Jackie Harrison-Martin submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA |
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Late entry In Loving Memory of K-9 CHANCE 2003  Partner: Officer Bateman |
K9 Chance’s Story It was May of 1999 when Officer Dave Patterson and I headed out to a secluded house in Graham to survey a potential dog for me. What we found there more closely resembled a certain cartoon coyote named “Wile-E” than a German Shepherd named “Chance”. He was 15-20 lbs under weight for his size, and absolutely filthy. Needless to say he was not a stunning specimen to look at. However, it only took a few minutes of actually working with him to realize that he had the potential to be a great dog. Chance and I started our initial training through the Department of Corrections at McNeil Island in July of 1999. At the conclusion of the class we had to pass what is affectionately called “Hell Night”. A practical examine that consists of six straight hours of room searches. It was during this very difficult and stressful test that I realized just how special Chance was. At the end of the night, once all the scores were tallied up we found out that we had scored a perfect 100%. This was only the second time in the history of the DOC K9 training program that this had been done. Chance and I hit the ground running in September of 1999 and never looked back. With Patterson as our partner and mentor, Chance continued to develop into an extremely effective drug dog. It did not take long for me to figure out that all he really needed me for was my opposable thumb. Someone had to do the driving and write up the paperwork. In Chance’s career, which spanned from September 1999 to January 2003, he completed 1,512 applications with 1233 finds, and hit on $674,513 narcotics cash. He averaged 454 applications a year and 38 applications a month. In the unofficial category of “Dog Treats”, Chance tracked down and consumed an estimated $1 billion dollars worth from various hidden locations around the PD. But I think it is pretty safe to say that all of the contributors to his “Cookie Fund” feel that it was money well spent. Chance was quite a character both at work and home. I’m sure just about everyone had the pleasure of experiencing one of his Cujo-like barrages of barking. He would always wait until you were right next to the window and close enough for maximum impact. Or maybe you were one of the many unfortunate victims that happened to be in the PD as he tore through the hallways looking for his next milk-bone fix. These are just some of the great memories he gave us over the years. He was an amazing dog, and it was a privilege to serve as his chauffeur. Written by Officer Bateman submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA |
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Late entry In Loving Memory of K-9 BARR July 1999  Partner: Officer Nancy Santopadre Providence Police Dept. RI |
Farewell to a partner Bar a five year old German shepherd, who served four years as a member of the Providence Police K-9 unit and assisted in the 1996 apprehension of convicted murderer Gene Travis, died of cancer July 10, 1999 submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA |
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