Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy Cigo, Thank you for your service.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

December 26, 2018

I am sad to learn of the passing of a hero in Police Officer K9 Cigo. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to your Handler, family and friends.

T W Martinez, Retired and FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

December 26, 2018

Cigo showed extraordinary Valor, Courage, Duty and Dedication to his partner and his mission. He went beyond all expectations in his commitment to task despite being mortally injured. He never wavered. I am as proud as humanly possible of Cigo and his partner for their service and sacrifice on our behalf. I am humbled before them.

Should all mankind understand the gift of such selflessness in service to strangers, the World would become a more compassionate and loving place.

Davis Marvez Family
Citizen

December 26, 2018

Thank you for your service, Officer Cigo. You are a hero. I truly believe all dogs go to heaven. Prayers for the officers impacted by losing their faithful K-9

Ginny Sale, MS, RMHCI, EMDR Therapist
Member of the community

December 26, 2018

Greener fields and jucier bones await you!

K.Henry
(delinquent who cares)

December 26, 2018

Thank you for doing such an incredible job for your human officer, your fellow officers, and the public. We are in your debt and grateful. I know you will leave a whole in your humans, heart, but sending prayers for their peace and comfort. Thank to all who serve and protect...A Grateful American ❤️

Kim Jackson

December 26, 2018

R.I.P. K9 Cigo... I’m as new as they come. Myself and K9 Jett only became nationally certified a few weeks ago. I have been with Jett since he was 8 weeks old. I do not know you, nor your handler. But even though we are a new team to the force, I weep for you and feel the loss your handler and family must have.

As we sit here upon completing our shift for the evening and hearing the news of your story from over 1000 miles away. I can only hope and pray you find peace knowing that your actions and loyalty you have shared have undoubtedly led to the preservation of life for those you serve with.

I may never meet either of you... but I wipe the same tears away as I write this message.

Rest easy Cigo, for you have given the ultimate sacrifice... we will take it from here.

Deputy K9 Joe Kern & “Jett”

December 26, 2018

Thank you Cigo for being a part of our human and animal family. You will be missed.

Paul

December 26, 2018

May God welcome you with open arms K-9 Cigo.

Sgt. David Osborne Jr
Tennessee Highway Patrol

December 26, 2018

K9 Cigo Thank you for your Dedicated Service to your Community and to your Department. Most of all for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty doing what you Love to do. May God grant your Handler (Family)and your Department with a speedy healing.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

December 25, 2018

My heart breaks for both officers , #K9Cigo and his partner and best friend. I know what a loss it is for all. He gave his life to protect his partner, rest well in heaven officer Cigo your shift is done. May god bless all police and there K9's as well.

Michael Holley
Just a man who loves dogs and the job they do

December 25, 2018

I am heartbroken by this. Brave Cigo. Noble friend. Fearless partner. Protector. Servants heart. Arms around your fellow Officers now. “He’s a good boy.”
We honor and salute you. #goodboyCigo

PJF
A civilian who Supports those Who Serve and Protect

December 25, 2018

You honor all that is good and brave...thank you...RIP partner...

Army Major

December 25, 2018

My thoughts go out to Cigo. Ensure that he will forever watch us over us until we can meet him.

Sergeant Willaim Rawley
City of Hialeah

December 25, 2018

K-9 Cigo, No amount of evil darkness can blow out the light from your brightly burning candle, your soul. You are a hero and a star that will shine forever. Your strength, faithfulness, pure heart and skills will always be remembered and honored. You were born to do what you did, and now you can rest in your Creator's arms - may He let your partner see you shining above when he looks up to the skies -

Susan King, Board
Michigan War Dog Memorial

December 25, 2018

Cigo was a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice doing his job, continuing the apprehension still, while being wounded. He saved the precious lives of his handler and the officers on his team. His loss is heartbreaking. Because of him, husbands are going home to their wives and fathers are going home to their children. May he Rest In Peace in the tender loving arms of our Lord and may his handler’s heart heal with time, comforted by the fact his little buddy is a hero. RIP Cigo.

The Sasko Family
Wellington FL residents who were at the mall

December 25, 2018

RIP Cigo you put your life on the line to protect others

Daniel Mohn
Prince Contracting

December 25, 2018

Rest In Peace k9 Officer Cigo. Thank you for protecting and Serving our county. Forever in our hearts

Jamie
Civilian from PBG

December 25, 2018

You are now protecting heaven. You performed a job well done here on earth.

Detective Lieutenant (retired)
Ulster County Sheriffs Office (NY)

December 25, 2018

We will remember.

Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

December 25, 2018

Job well done Cigo. Rest easy boy and run free over the Rainbow and help stand watch till our next posting. My condolences to his partner and all the Palm Beach County SO.

Sgt. Frank H. Gonzales (Retired)
Terrell Hills PD

December 25, 2018

Cigo, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything you did to keep
us safe. May we meet over the rainbow.

Debra Brown
Daughter of a LEO

December 25, 2018

Rest easy K9 Cigo❤️ Your shift is over and your tour is done....go play☹️

Lillian Nixon

December 25, 2018

Good Boy Cigo. Job well done. You'll be missed, but not forgotten.

COL John Jordan
US Army

December 25, 2018

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR

December 25, 2018