 Memorials
to Fallen K-9s 2005 page 16 The F.A.S.T. Co. donates sets of memorial 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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Memory of K-9 CHEYENNE 1/22/01 ~ 5/17/04  Handler: Rhonda Krofecheck Tri County K-9 Search Team PA
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Trainling and
cadaver K-9 TRI-County K-9 Search Team Rhonda is the handler. Her & K-9 Cheyenne were members with the TRI-County K-9 Search Team and was a duel purpose trained in Tracking & Cadaver . Cheyenne SAR Oeskeso......means SAR....search and rescue and Oeskeso means dog in indian. Cheyenne came to live with me from Vandalia, MO on April 19, 2001 as my birthday present from Scott. Started training at 4 months old, obedience and runaways, tracking. At 6 months attended her first cadaver class. December 24,2002 had 9 puppies. Lived with her best friend Bud, Boyfriend...Mondo, Best Girlfriend....Gracie More than friends.......Partners Forever!!!!!!!  submitted by : Matt Smelser |
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Loving Memory of K-9 HORAND June 16, 2005  Partner: Mike O'Hagan Westchester Police Dept. 10300 W Roosevelt Rd Westchester, Illinois 60154 (708)345-0060
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It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of my friend and retired K-9 partner Horand. As you know, Horand was our 9 1/2 year old German Shepherd. He was a member of our family and served 6 1/2 years with the Westchester Police Department before retiring April 30, 2005. The decision to allow him to retire was very difficult, but as the signs of age and years of intense work and training began to show, it was decided he should be allowed to retire in comfort rather than crippled old age. Unfortunately, his retirement was cut short by an unexpected infection that quickly took over him. Horand allowed our new K-9 "Brix" into our family in May, and I believe that once he was satisfied that Brix would now take good care of his family, he ended his fight during his sleep by my side on the morning of June 16, 2005. Horand worked over 600 calls for service and was a specialist for locating narcotics on traffic stops and search warrants. He searched over 400 vehicles recovering more than $34,000 worth in drugs for many agencies. Horand has been responsible for numerous arrests, seized several drug vehicles, and identified more than $275,000.00 in narcotics related currency for Westchester and other departments during his career. Horand also conducted building searches and suspect tracks in an effort to protect his fellow officers. He was trained to protect and bite, but never abused his abilities. He showed amazing restraint in social settings and especially around children. He spent six years taking over 3,000 photos with kids at the Westchester Fun Fest and I believe he enjoyed every moment. I look for him by my side now, but he is not there, and is not coming back. I wish he was, I still love him to death, and I really miss him. He touched many lives through his short time here. He was a gifted friend who was retired but will never be replaced. I thank everyone who helped make him feel that way. He will be greatly missed. submitted by John Gillespie Sincerely, Mike  |
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| In Loving Memory of K-9 BANDIT June 19, 2005  Partner: T. G. Anderson Pasadena Police Dept. 1114 Jeff Ginn Memorial Drive Pasadena, Texas 77506 713-477-1221. |
Just wanted to let everyone know that Bandit, my partner for 11 years, passed away yesterday, "Fathers Day." He was 14 years old and as cantakerous as ever. He spent the last year living as a "normal" dog relaxing everyday in the backyard. I cannot say enough about his career and the fact that he taught me how to be a dog handler. He will always live in my heart and be a legend to those who knew him. Farewell my friend, until we meet again. Terry President of the National Police Canine Association. submitted by Ron Labarriere The Officers each handle dual-purpose canines and the entire unit trains together each week in order to maintain a high skill level of the K-9 teams. CANINE ACTIVITIES
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| In Loving Memory of K-9 MIKA moved to page 17 |
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