 Memorials
to Fallen K-9s 2005 page 24 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
In loving Memory of K-9 SHADOW May 28, 2005  Partner: Capt. White Lonoke County Sheriff's Office Little Rock AR 72206 |
T LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206 K9 Shadow The family of Capt. White regretfully announces the passing of a friend and faithful partner. K-9 Shadow, who was retired in August of 2002, passed away May 28, 2005 after a long struggle with Leukemia. During his 6-year career with the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office, Shadow was credited with over 100 drug finds totaling a street value of over two million dollars and numerous criminal apprehensions. One of his most memorable finds was during a traffic stop on Interstate-40 that resulted in the seizure of over two hundred thousand dollars worth of cocaine. Those that knew Shadow recall him being fearless yet loyal and feisty yet loving. Even with his loving heart, Shadow was quick to lay his life on the line in the protection of Capt. White if it was needed. This attribute was very apparent when the team tracked an armed robbery suspect through a mile and a half of swamps — the track ended in a struggle. Shadow’s actions that night not only possibly saved the life of his handler, but also the suspect, who appeared to be trying to attempt suicide. The passing of Shadow is a great loss to the community of Lonoke County and he will be forever missed. ` |
| (late entry) In Loving Memory of K-9 ROYAL November 23, 2004  Partner: Deputy Collins Voxland Goodhue County Sheriff's Office 430 W. 6th St. Red Wing, MN 55066 651.267.2620 |
It is with great sadness that we
announce that K-9 Royal’s tour of duty ended on November 23, 2004. That
morning Collins went to let Roy out for his morning exercise. Collins
noticed that Roy was not his usual playful self. He then took Roy to
the local vet, but it was too late — Roy passed away unexpectedly at
the Vet Clinic. Roy began his career with Deputy Voxland and the Goodhue County Sheriff Department on September 1, 1998. Over the years they proved to be a great asset to the department. Roy did an outstanding job with any task that he was asked to perform. He had several successful tracks, some of which include suspects in an armed robbery, a burglary, vehicle pursuit and domestic assault. Roy also had numerous narcotic finds and he worked closely with the Drug Task Force. Roy certified in several regional trials and one national trial. During those certifications, Roy brought home the following awards: 1999 – 3rd place Article Search at regional trial 2002 - 1st place Iron Dog Competition 2003 - 1st place Iron Dog Competition 2004 – 4th place Narcotic Nationals 2004 – 1st place Department Team at Narcotic Nationals Roy was also well liked by the public. He performed in public demonstrations for D.A.R.E. students, Cub Scouts, Church Socials, Kid’s Day, National Night Out and the local Fairs. Roy loved the affection that he received from kids. Roy, not only were you loved by your handler and family, but by everyone who had the privilege to meet and work with you. You will be missed and never forgotten. |
| In Loving Memory of K-9 SAMSON January 27, 2005  Partner: Timothy E. Wilson Watauga County Sheriff's Office 330 Queen Street Boone, North Carolina 828 264.3761 email: mark.shook@ncmail.net |
His name is Samson — Sam for short. Sam
was with the Watauga County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina for
almost three years. He was owned by my husband, T. E. Wilson. They were
like any other K-9 Team — inseparable! The dog was his friend, partner,
and most of all to me, his protector. He lost his beloved K-9 friend
Jan 27, 2005. They were working and my husband had to go in the office
for some things. When he came out, another officer wanted to ride with
my husband. Tim said "okay," "Let me clean out the front seat of my
car, so you can get in.” The officer knowing how protective Sam was,
asked, "Will he bark at me?” My husband said, "Yes, you know he will!”
But when Tim got in the car, he realized that the cold, wet nose and
the drooling tongue weren’t sitting up between the seats like usual. He
looked back at Sam and saw that he was lying down and wasn't breathing.
In what seemed to be the longest time in Tim's life, he drove his
partner to the Vet. There he discovered nothing could be done and came
to realize that Sam may have had been poisoned. What this so hard on my
husband, besides losing his trusty companion is that he had the windows
cracked on the patrol car — and that is something that he normally
doesn't do. Sam was very healthy and an excellent drug dog. My husband
and Sam had busted many, many meth labs in our area in the short time
that they had worked together — plus lots of other things. Recently
they were on America's Most Wanted regarding two missing children in
our area. I will never be able to know the bond and love that they both
had for each other. I do know that the partner he had will never be
replaced and that he worked hard loving his master, protecting him and
his work force with every breath he took. I know that my husband will always think of his trusty friend with every step he takes and he knows that his buddy lived a happy life doing what he loved, serving him and his community to the best of his ability. I would like to say thank you to everyone that supports their local Law Enforcement and K-9's. I think it is sad that there are so many that take for granted the protection given by such wonderful, special people and their dogs, who risk their lives everyday so that we can be safe. God Bless every one of those special people. Lori Wilson-Vilas (800) 444-0404 |
| (Late Entry) In Loving Memory of K-9 BELLA - WTC July 6, 2003  Handler: Captain Rita R. Tinsley, DVM Stewart County, Tennessee K-9 Search and Rescue Unit BRASDA (Barren River Area Search Dog Assn) Bowling Green, KY |
Bella was a Black Labrador from the
Stewart County, Tennessee K-9 Search and Rescue Unit (volunteer) who
worked with the K-9 Recovery Task Force at the World Trade Center. She
was Dog #16. We responded with BRASDA (Barren River Area Search Dog
Assn) from Bowling Green, KY. Bella was later inducted into the
Tennessee Animal Hall of Fame as Outstanding Professional of the Year
in 2002. In addition to working recovery at the World Trade Center,
Bella helped in the recovery of 13 drowning victims in Tennessee and
Kentucky, and in recovery or evidence finds in 3 murder cases. She
passed away July 6, 2003. Captain Rita R. Tinsley, D.V.M. |