In memory of our fallen partners...

Region 18 K-9 Memorial

 

Eagan PD K9 Zebo

Eagan Police Department - K9 Zebo

2008 to 2013

Handler Rob Waller

K9 Zebo started working the streets of Eagan with partner Rob Waller in 2008. Zebo was recently treated for a dibilitating intestinal disorder at the University of Minnesota. While recovering from surgery, Zebo's health further declined and sadly he succumed to pnuemonia. On behalf of Region 18, we thank you K9 Zebo for your faithful service. Rest in Peace.

Willmar Police Department

K9 Cato

2002 to 2013

Handler Craig Lange

Cato started with the Willmar Police Department in December of 2002. He worked with K-9 Officer Craig Lange until Cato’s retirement due to health problems in late December 2012. Cato passed away on January 16, 2013. On behalf of Region 18 We thank K9 Cato and Officer Lange for their service. Rest peacefully Cato.

Kronenwetter Police Department

K9 Chip

2010 to 2012

Handler Officer Luis Lopes-Serrao

K9 Chip was diagnosed with blastomycosis and recently passed away. Region 18 would like to thank     Officer Lopes-Serrao and K9 Chip for their service. Rest in peace Chip.

Moorhead Police Department

K9 Duke

2006 to 2012

Handler Officer Justin Vogel

In Feburary 2012 K9 Duke passed away due to complications from cancer.

On behalf of Region 18, we thank Officer Vogel and K9 Duke for thier service. Rest in Peace Duke.

Eagan Police Department

K9 Maverick

2005 to 2011

Handler Officer Andy Helgerson

Bloomington Police Department

Handler Officer Mike Larson        Handler Sgt. Mark Elliott 

K9 Paso  

                  Years of Service 2001 to 2011    

Saint Croix County Sheriffs Department 

Handler Deputy Josh Stenseth 

K9 ACE 

Years of Service March 2007 to February 2011

   

GRIEVE NOT FOR ME FOR IT HAS BEEN ORDAINED,
THAT MY JOURNEY HERE BE SHORT.
GRIEVE NOT FOR ME FOR MY LOYAL PRESENCE
WILL EVER REMAIN IN HEART.
I WAS SENT TO BE A GUARDIAN
FOR GUARDIANS OF LAW IN BLUE
A FEARLESS, NOBLE PROTECTOR
WITH A BOND THAT FEW WILL CONSTRUE.
WITH CHARACTER UNSHAKABLE,
AND SENSES THAT ARE HEIGHTENED,
I WAS SENT TO BE A DEFENDER,
SO YOUR BURDEN HERE WOULD BE LIGHTENED,
GRIEVE NOT FOR ME FOR IN HEAVENLY BLUE
OUR REUNION DAY WILL COME.
GRIEVE NOT FOR ME FOR AS PARTNERS AGAIN,
WE WILL DEFEND THE GREATEST KINGDOM.

- Author Unknown