 Memorials
to Fallen K-9s 2003 page 43 The F.A.S.T. Co. donates sets of cards to all partners I need your help to inform me of such losses. |
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| In Loving Memory of K-9 NERO December 27, 2003  Partner: Deputy Gooler badge #935 Sacramento Sheriff Dept. CA 711 G . St. - Sacramento, CA 95814 916-874-5115 webmaster@sacsheriff.com submitted by Carrie & Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA |
CA K9 Nero Dies
After Rollover During Pursuit
Dateline: Sacramento - 12/28/2003 - SACRAMENTO BEE
Nero, a 5-year-old German shepherd working as a police dog
with the
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, was killed in a vehicle
accident early Saturday during the pursuit of a stolen car.
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In Loving Memory of K-9 OSCAR Sept. 29, 1992 - Dec. 30, 2003  Partner: Officer Jan van Drunen Rotterdam Police Dept. The Netherlands |
Oscar
was born on the 29th of September in the year 1992 and past away on
30th of December 2003. He was a big and heavy dog with a shoulder
height of 68 centimeters and his weight was 92 pounds. On the 24th of
July 1997, I became certified to work with Oscar and have done so for
about 5 years. During this time, I ordered Oscar to attack several
times. I can still remember the first time I had to order Oscar to attack a man. This man was suspected of a violent act and was still in his house. Two of my colleagues were already at the scene, but they found Oscar to be more interesting than the man in the house. Eventually the man was bitten by Oscar and arrested. During another incident a man was hiding under a car suspected to have a gun. After Oscar had bit the man in his foot, he dragged the man from under the car. Oscar had bitten the man's toe in two pieces. The other attacks went without problems. Oscar was my first K-9 dog, and was a part of the family. My kids could do everything with him, but if they brought any friends with them, they were not welcome. He was the perfect guard dog. Working with a dog as a partner is great, because he will always protect his boss and I know this first hand. Oscar retired on 5th of July 2002 and came to live with me and my family . Guarding the garden was his job and it was also his last job. Half in December, I notice that Oscar was losing weight and his mood changed. So we went to see a veterinarian. After a few tests, the doctor concluded that Oscar had a serious heart problem and that he could die at any moment. I felt that Oscar did not deserve the coming pain. I decided to put Oscar to sleep. My final moments with Oscar were very hard. During the trip to the veterinarian, it was even worse. Oscar will always be in my heart and I will remember him as the “big and heavy dog.” Ii am proud to have been his master. submitted by Dick van Leenen & Jan van Drunen- Netherlands |
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| In Loving Memory of K-9 RODY August 16, 1994 February 20, 2002  Partner: Officer Jaap Nouwt The Netherlands |
Rody, a great and special police dog
for me. During the time I was training with him, I learned to
respect and to love him. He was brave and fair to his handler and his
searchingquality’s were extraordinary. No matter he was searching for
big or small objects or in a area- or buildingsearch, this dog
was always working on a high level. With Rody I got passed the: PH1 certificate cumlaude (policedog 1) with 437 points and- PH2 certificate cumlaude (policedog 2) with 453 points. After his certification, I competed with him in several trials. Unfortunately Rody suffered from acute areumatism and that was the reason I had to euthanize him. Never I will forget this special dog. submitted by Dick van Leenen - Netherlands Rody was a Belgium
Malinois
Rody was born at 16-08-2001 Rody died at 20-02-2002 Rody was a great and
special policedog for me. During the time I was training with
him, I learned to respect and to love him. He was brave and fair
to his handler and his searchingquality’s were extraordinary. No matter
he was searching for big or small objects or in a area- or
buildingsearch, this dog was always working on a high level.
With Rody I got passed
the:
PH1 certificate cumlaude (policedog 1) with 437 points and- PH2 certificate cumlaude (policedog 2) with 453 points. After his
certification, I competed with him in several trials.
Unfortunately Rody suffered from acute areumatism and that was the reason I had to euthanize him. Never I will forget this special dog. |
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In Loving Memory of K-9 Murphy December 18, 2003  Partner Cpl. Dan Zakula City of Falls Church Police Dept. 300 Park Ave Falls Church Virginia 22046 (703)241-5055 email: |
Murphy was an
all black German Shepherd imported from Germany. He became my K-9
partner at the age of 4 after having been with another handler for a
brief time. Murphy was known for being a very strong-willed,
obedient dog who loved going to work so much that he would bark almost
the entire way there! He was a dual purpose dog, trained in
patrol work and narcotics. He certified annually in the USPCA PD
I Trials. We also made it to Nationals and achieved Triple Crown
recognition twice. |