Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

K9 Rocky

New Canaan Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Sunday, April 7, 2013

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Reflections for K9 Rocky

Thank you for your service, hard work, and dedication. You will not be forgotten. Job well done. Rest easy buddy.

Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Honor Guard Member

April 10, 2013

From one handler to another, your pain is understood. Best wishes.

Investigator Rick Pawlak
Alaska State Troopers

April 10, 2013

RIP my K9 Brother in Blue

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

April 10, 2013

Rest In Peace my furry brother! Well done thou good and faithful servant! My heart goes out to the handler who lost his partner, the department that lost a hard working officer, and to all that knew Rocky and have lost a friend...

Deputy Michael Matranga
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Lake Forest Police Services

April 10, 2013

Rocky,
Thank you for protecting us and always looking over us. You are not only loyal K-9 officer,but a great companion and Hero.

You will be missed my K-9 friend.............

Corporal Jay
State of Florida

April 10, 2013

Thank you for your dedication and service Rocky. You are a true HERO !!!! May you forever, rest in peace. my canine friend...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

April 9, 2013

Good DOG Rocky!!! RIP. We have lost another valuable partner in law enforcement. Our heart goes out to the handler at this time.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

April 9, 2013

Rocky,
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. We mourn your loss and pray for peace and comfort in the hearts of your handler and family and friends. Rest In Peace Canine Brother.

Steven L. Thompson, Probation Officer
NCDPS -Division of Community Corrections

April 9, 2013

RIP K9 Rocky

A131
USBP

April 9, 2013

My deepest sympathy for the loss of K9 Rocky, may he run the open pastures and live in the house of Our Saviour.

Retired
CA Dept of Corrections (CRC) co-worker

April 9, 2013

So very Rocky did well now go rest and play ball forever up in heaven!!!!

Roy L. Shurtleff

April 9, 2013

God Bless Rocky & the Handler.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

April 9, 2013

Rest in peace Rocky. You truly are a hero! God bless you.

Catherine Garibay Sanchez
Surviving Sister of Sheriff Deputy Steven Garibay EOW 2/10/1987

April 9, 2013

R.I.P. Rocky...Thank you for your service...You will always be a hero. God Speed.

Roxanne Knopsnyder
Daughter of Police Chief Sheridan Caton..E.O.W 7/11/04

April 9, 2013

R.I.P. K9 Rocky, we're keeping you, your handler and all our brothers and sisters with the New Canaan Police Department in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and keep you in his loving care forever. I started my Law Enforcement career with the New Canaan Police Dept many years ago with K9 handler Steve Wood who has passed away as well. God Bless you both. You're both missed greatly.

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

April 9, 2013

RIP Rocky

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

April 9, 2013

Such a tragic accident, such a young dog. May you live in eternal happiness over the Rainbow Bridge sweet Rocky.

Grateful Citizen
Madison, WI

April 9, 2013

God Bless

Dave

April 9, 2013

So very, very sad to learn of this great loss. He was a noble dog working for a wonderful cause. My condolences to his handler and all others who loved and treasured Rocky. Suzanne Phillips, Rochester, NY (learned of this from a retired state trooper in Syracuse, NY, Tammy Malecki)

Suzanne Phillips (no rank)
National Great Pyrenees Rescue

April 9, 2013

Rest in Peace Rocky. Please watch over your handler and all the other Officers of New Canaan Police Department. I am sure you will be dearly missed. Prayers to Rocky's handler and best friend.

Detective Oshima
Honolulu Police Department

April 9, 2013

Thank you for your time of service. I salute you.

Randalyn Benson
Survivor of CHIEF JAMES LEONARD SPEER

April 9, 2013

Rest in Peace K9 Rocky. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with his handler and the New Canaan PD.

Cpl. Gary Hughes
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Paterson NJ

April 9, 2013

Though your service was short, K( Rocky, your spirit and dedication will always be remembered and an inspiration.
Walk the streets of heaven and know you will be missed.
Prayers for your handler and family as they grieve your passing.

Chaplain Jerry Steele
Coquille Police Department, Coquille, Oregon

April 9, 2013

God Bless K9 Rocky and his handler and family. You were on your way to being one of the best I would bet. Rest in Peace Rocky and guard the gates of heaven well.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

April 9, 2013

R.I.P. Thanks for your service buddy. Sorry and condolences to his handler. I have heard of this happening and it has always been a fear of mine with my partners. Hopefully awareness through this tradegy will save another dog somewhere else.

Officer Erich Vedder
East Lansing Police, Michigan

April 9, 2013

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