United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Add to My HeroesFredy
K9 Fredy suffered a fatal heart attack during training at 5:00 pm.
While training at an off-site facility, K9 Fredy collapsed. Despite life-saving measures at the facility and the Red Bank Animal Hospital, K9 Fredy could not be resuscitated.
K9 Fredy played a role in a dozen narcotics seizures and carried out hundreds of thousands of searches during his five-year law enforcement career with the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age 7
- Tour 5 years
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsK9 Fredy, "Hundreds of thousands of searches" - we read that you and your partner carried out, along with narcotics seizures. An overwhelming career that leaves us all in amazement! How much energy, stamina, courage and intelligence does that take on the part of a K9 Customs agent? Flawless focus in a position requiring patience during the days of long, repetitive searches to reacting in a split-second to situations requiring instant decisions and action - you fulfilled your duty flawlessly.
You are an unsung hero, who is deserving of the very best rest as you cross over to your Heavenly home! God gave you special gifts to be used on our behalf and and now He wants His time with you. Relax and enjoy your reward, we will see you in the stars at night. Let your partner know that all is well!
Susan King
Civilian Supporter, Michigan
March 21, 2023
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