Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, March 8, 1987
Add to My HeroesBerry von den Kemper Benden
K9 Berry von den Kemper Benden (Berry) was killed as the result of a vehicle crash as his handler responded to a disturbance call at a local bar.
The patrol car was traveling with its emergency equipment activated. His handler stopped at a red light at the intersection of Goldsmith Lane and Bardstown Road, but was broadsided by another vehicle that failed to yield to him as he entered the intersection. K9 Berry was ejected through one of the rear window and struck a curb. Berry suffered a severed spine in the crash and had to be euthanized.
K9 Berry had served with the Louisville Police Department for two years.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age 6
- Tour 2 years
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 1 ReflectionsRest in peace K-9 Berry. I'm humbled to leave the first reflection for a distinguished hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 25, 2018
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