Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

K9 Ronin

Glendale Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch Thursday, June 20, 2013

Leave a Reflection

Reflections for K9 Ronin

Lord God of unfailing love, to those families of our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a Law Enforcement K-9 family member, Shot and Killed in the Line-of-Duty, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. Amen.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

“And ALL flesh shall see the salvation of God.” [Luke 3:6 ESV]

“For NOT ALL flesh is the same, but there is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish.” [1 Corinthians 15:39 ESV]

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” [Matthew 25:23 ESV]

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department [1974 – 1998]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

January 6, 2024

Raise one to you and Wes today!

Detective Chambers
Glendale PD

June 20, 2020

Rest in Peace Ronin! Your sacrifice will never be forgotten!

Michael
United States Marshal Service

December 1, 2017

No matter what your dog loves you. He will protect you or die trying.

Sergeant Michael Huffstutler
Pennsylvania State Police Retired

May 15, 2014

K-9 Ronin All dogs go to Heaven just as the movie say but you buddy your movie is Lady and the Tramp :-) Thank you for your hard work but giving the Ultimate Sacrafice your Life and also protecting your partner in a time of need. You are Truly missed and Forever in our Hearts.

Forensic Engineer, Jonathan E Zaksek
Crime Lab

April 14, 2014

Thank you sincerely K9 Ronin For your services to our community. You will not be forgotten

Gary Lopez

February 19, 2014

You will be missed, and neverforgotten for your service to Law Enforcement... Thank you sincerely, K9 Ronin...we love and miss you...may you rest in peace...

ADRIANNE RATTAZZI

October 19, 2013

K-9 Ronin,
I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice. And to your dept. and handler/partner, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 16, 2013

Our thoughts are with the handler and the department at this time of loss. There's something special about the K9 partner, loyal and dedicated to the end. Rest in Peace Ronin, you've earned it.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

August 1, 2013

Our prays go out to the Glendale Police Department andOfficer Zygmont for the loss of K-9 Ronin. The loss of such a good partner is never easy.

Agent Robert Partain, K-9 Instructor
U.S. Border Patrol

July 13, 2013

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.


Rest in peace.

Michelle, wife of US Marshal

July 8, 2013

My sincerest sympathy to the Glendale Police Department for the loss of K9 Officer Ronin. Rest in peace Ronin, thank you for your service...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

June 29, 2013

Ronin did his job and protected his handler. Thank God his handler is alive. I wish him a speedy recovery and comfort during this time.

K-9 Officer J. Kretschmer
Arizona Highway Patrol

June 28, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Sgt. Chris Felder
Baytown Police Department

June 26, 2013

For after creating the world God Rested and thought, I need to make something for man, To show devotion, true love and undying faith. God said I will spell my name backwards and make Dog for man. So it was and always shall be.

K-9 Trooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

June 26, 2013

God Speed across the Rainbow Bridge.

K-9 Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

June 26, 2013

Thank you for your service Ronin. I'm sorry you were taken from us. My heart goes out to your handler and all who knew you. I can't wait until we get to see you again. Until then, you go and run free and happily through the Heavens knowing you were loved and valued.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

June 25, 2013

God Bless you Ronin! Godspeed.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER

June 25, 2013

RIP Ronin and thank you for the ultimate sacrifice doing the duty of a true officer. Good luck in your recovery Officer Zygmont.

K. Wachowski Supervising Agent
Dept. of ABC

June 25, 2013

My heart is heavy with the passing of K9 Ronin. Thank you for your sacrifice and allowing the other officers the chance to go home to their families. Rest in peace brave warrior. Cross the Rainbow Bridge and find my best friend Taz.

Godspeed Officer Zygmont in your recovery and I am sorry for the loss of your partner and friend. I believe the two of you would have done well at the next Desert Dog K9 trials.

Just a citizen and GSD owner

June 25, 2013

A Working Dogs Oath

My Eyes Are Your Eyes
To Watch And Protect You and Yours
My Ears Are Your Ears
To Hear And Detect Evil Minds In The Dark
My Nose Is Your Nose
To Scent The Invader Of Your Domain
And So You May Live
My Life Is Also Yours

Good Boy Ronin, Good Boy!

Sgt. Jarrod L. Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections

June 25, 2013

You have served your partner well my friend. Your loyalty and bravery has been unmatched. Now go and run the green fields of heaven. You have earned the rest. You will not be forgotten. Instead, you will now find your place in the rich history of United States law enforcement. Thank you for your service.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret) Washoe SO
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

June 25, 2013

Even though you were only with us for a very short time you did your duty and you did it well. Thank you Ronin for protecting us while we protect others. Wish I had a chance to decoy with you.

Ofc. J. Larsen
Glendale P.D.

June 25, 2013

Rest in peace, K9 Ronin. Thank you for your loyal service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers for your partner and the Glendale PD. Godspeed and God Bless, Hero.

Kathy B
Grateful Citizen

June 24, 2013

You are a hero & an angel. God bless you & your family.

D/S Timothy Hernandez & D/S Christina Hernandez
Escambia County S/O. FL

June 24, 2013

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.