Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R I P K9 Rocco
Thank-you for your service, I know there is a place in Heaven for you. You died a hero.

Val Naugle

January 31, 2014

Rest in peace Rocco. Bless all those around you that loved an care for you. You did us a great service and will never be forgotten.

Sarah, civilian

January 31, 2014

God bless Rocco's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service Rocco.

Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

January 31, 2014

"The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man's."
(Mark Twain)

There comes a time for each of us to be recalled to the Great Beyond. Sometimes sooner rather than later, but never for naught. You've become a hero and other K-9's will be put to your standard. Rest peacefully now Rocco, you've earned it. Thank you for all you've done,and God Bless.

Tracy Kathleen, Dog Groomer
Fluff & Stuff, Inc.

January 31, 2014

Rest in peace brave Rocco. You gave your life to protect those most important to you.

Police Constable Jay Sauve
Kingston Police Force

January 31, 2014

K9 Rocco was an amazing example of a loyalty, pure trust, and a bond that words can not fully express. He is a true hero. Thank you for sharing. All who serve are in my prayers. May our Lord protect you from further harm, especially in this time of mourning, through Jesus Christ, Amen

Ms. E. Tolin-Work
High School Math Teacher

January 31, 2014

All good k9 units go to heaven. R.I.P

Douglas J. Maykowski Reserve Deputy
Macomb County Sheriff Mt. Clemens Michigan

January 31, 2014

This breaks my heart. May swift and final justice prevail.

concerned itizen
Tampa, FL

January 30, 2014

Rest Easy Rocco! The entire Pittsburgh Region is proud of you. You saved the lives of several officers that tragic day.

Captain Dwayne Steinmetz
Shaler Villa Fire Company, Pittsburgh, PA

January 30, 2014

Blessed are those who serve for nothing more than praise and play. Say hello to my K9 Officer Jari. Your family has my prayers.

Lt. Carmen Mureddu
Horry County Sheriffs Office

January 30, 2014

My deepest sympathy and prayers to K9 Rocco's handler, family and Pittsburgh Police Dept. RIP Rocco you are a hero.

Dispatcher Linda Leddon
Allegheny county 911

January 30, 2014

Another Police dog has died in the line of duty. It breaks my heart to see this happen. i am sure different states have different laws regarding killing of law enforcement animals. I am sure he will be given a nice burial somewhere and be honord by his human commorades along with some of his canine ones as well. This is a shameful act that some people do to Police dogs. I think that when a criminal kills a police dog, I think that they should get the same sentence for if they killed a human police officer. Rocco was a good dog and he will be missed by all who knew him and loved working with him. I am sure he has gone to join other police dogs up there and he will be looking down as his successor takes over where he left off.

Bradford Paulson
Observer

January 30, 2014

Rest in peace Rocco
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Ptlm George S. Galish
Smith Twp. Police Dept. Washington Co. Pa.

January 30, 2014

Thank you Rocco! Good boy! When you get to the place where the good dogs go, tell my girls I miss them every day. RIP.

SA 4975
ATF

January 30, 2014

R.I.P. Beutiful Rocco you will be missed horribly, but Remembered Forever! And May the filthy trash that hurt you, HANG!!!!!

Ron Binkley
U.S.Army

January 30, 2014

You did god Rocco. God rest your soul. You made us proud.

Officer John Greaves
Alpharetta Police Department, GA

January 30, 2014

Loyalty and sacrifice ... true colors of heroes. K9 Rocco you proved yourself to be one. Rest well and know your light shines eternal.
May God hold and heal your handler and colleagues in their grief and pain.

Chaplain Jerry Steele

January 30, 2014

Rest ini Peace K9 Rocco. Many lives have been saved because of your fatihfullness to your partner in stopping crime. May God's faithfullness be with all at this time. amen

Margaret Hood (ret'd'
Citizen Watch

January 30, 2014

So sorry for your loss of your teammate Rocco. Rocco you gave unselfishly trying to protect those you love. We know all too well what an incredible bond you have between your working partner. I'm praying for everyone that Rocco touched.

Shelly R. Kellums
Sibling Survivor IL State Police Sgt. Rodney T Miller E.O.W. 5/12/06

January 30, 2014

RIP Rocco, you deserve a rest. Hope his handler and other officer recover soon.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

January 30, 2014

RIP K-9 Rocco. Your handler will meet you at Rainbow Bridge. Thanks for your dedicated service.

Douglas Collins Det-Ret.
Dallas Police Dept.

January 30, 2014

R.I.P. K9 Rocco, we're keeping you, your handler, and all our brothers and sisters with the Pittsburgh Police Department in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you in his loving care my friend as we remain " Standing Tall For Those Who Have Fallen.

Corporal James Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard,Tampa, Fla.

January 30, 2014

So sorry to hear of this tragic loss. Rocco did indeed live up to the finest, best tradition in K9 service -- protecting his fellow officers, even at the cost of his own life. Our prayers for swift healing to the other officers injured, and for comfort and peace to Rocco's handler and his family.

Winnie Kelly
California Animal Control Association

January 30, 2014

My deepest condolence goes out to K9 Rocco, his handler, and members of the Pittsburgh PD. What a tragic loss of such a faithful companion.

Deputy Sheriff Alex Garcia
El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

January 30, 2014

My heart broke when I heard this news. K9 Rocco may you be running free at Rainbow Bridge with beautiful skies and endless green, lush grass. I am sure K9 Bruno (I had him for his retired days) met you. God bless you and your family. My prayers are with you.

Stephanie Harris, LEOW - Spouse of Sgt, LAPD

January 30, 2014