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I was recently invited to a fundraising event for Dollars for Dogs on October 24th, 2015. I was just looking at their web page and started to think about Jim so I found this site so I thought I'd share a memory. Although I haven't been involved with Dollars for Dogs, I'm well aware of, and truly support the effort. I met Jim when he became K-9 Baron's handler. I was Baron's "mom" prior to him becoming a K-9. I raised him from a puppy until I donated him to APD, where Jim was assigned as his handler. He and Jim went to Redondo Beach for their K-9 training shortly thereafter. I had a very close relationship with Baron; he was my buddy. I worked for the State Troopers at the time and knew APD needed K-9's and I wanted to contribute. Baron was so smart and talented...he needed a real job and I thought this would be a good fit for him. It was tough to let him go and I missed him terribly. As time went on, Jim and I became good friends. He was very sweet and understanding and knew that the dog and I missed each other. He did what he could to included me in Baron's life and new job. I worked nights at the State Troopers and Jim would often bring Baron by to visit me at work on his lunch break. I was even able to ride patrol a few times and watch them in action! It was truly a blessing for me and Baron to have such a great handler and caregiver in Jim. A few years later, Jim brought a female shepherd over from Germany and bred her to Baron. I was interested in a puppy so I went to their home in Chugiak to pick one out. I remember all of the dogs playing in the yard with Jim and his children. Baron loved his new family and kids. So, I got one of his pups that I had 12 wonderful years with. What a fabulous dog and companion! Eventually I went to work at APD Dispatch, where I was working the night Jim lost his life. What a wonderful, kind man, incredible officer and K-9 handler. I'm honored to have been part of their lives. I know they are both at peace and missed very much.
Alicia
friend/coworker
September 28, 2015
