Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Greetings, My name is Michelle Rosenthal and I just read about the impressive 9 years of service Eli gave to the Gwinnett County Police Department. I was searching for K9s of distinction to name the K9s in my children's book about a K9 named Sparkie and his police officer handler named John. I have several K9s to name in the book. I will discuss all the K9s in the unit. Eli is the first K9 that I will honor and tell his story in my book to say why we picked this name to memorialize him as one of our Belgium Malinois tracking K9 police officer characters.

Michelle Rosenthal

April 6, 2023

Eli was as good as they come. "He may have been small, but he didn't know it" He served this county and department well. We will forever miss him. Rest easy Eli. Tell Cody I miss him too.

Sergeant John Bailey
Gwinnett County Police

August 2, 2019

Eli - now that your up there say hi to K9 Scout

Heinz K904
FCPD retired

June 12, 2019

ELI, YOU ARE A TRUE HERO THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,REST IN PEACE ! THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING AND SERVING

SEAN MAIONE
FORMER OFFICER,SPOKANE POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 5, 2019

My heartfelt condolences on the loss of K9 Eli. Praying for peace and comfort for his Handler, family and fellow officers. You will always be remembered Eli.

Sheila Reynolds
Montgomery Police Department

June 4, 2019

I am sad to learn of the passing of a hero in Police Officer K9 Eli. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his Handler, family and all members of the Gwinnett County Police Department, Georgia.

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

June 1, 2019

RIP Eli. Thank you for your service. You will be remembered. Salute and Respect

Constable. Tessa Le Roux
South African Police Service

June 1, 2019

RIP K9 Eli!!! Thank You for your service and sacrifice. My thoughts & prayers are with your handler and the entire GCPD

Sgt. Scott Seitz
Plainsboro Township NJ Police Department

May 31, 2019

K-9 Eli, Only the strongest, bravest and greatest continue to the point that it costs their life in service. That is you, K-9 hero. God called you home although you no doubt wanted to stay here and continue your job. Rest now and know that you energy lives on. May God hold your partner safe in His arms. Thank you, brave warrior.

Civilian Supporter Susan King

May 30, 2019

K-9 Eli, Precious, devoted soldier! You gave your life rather than quit and fail your partner. May God release you from His arms in Heaven so you can roam freely in the coolness of the clouds. You are an eternal hero.

Susan King
Civilian, Michigan

May 28, 2019

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

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

May 26, 2019

Eli, you were such an amazing K9. Watching you work all these years and catching “the bad mans” with you was an honor. MB, your K9 family will always be here for you.

RIP Eli

B999 and B999A
Gwinnett PD

May 26, 2019

Rest in Peace, good and faithful servant.
God has already reserved a special
place for our protectors.
Please continue your watch over us.


Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

May 26, 2019

Rest In Peace brave boy Eli. You have earned your place in Heaven.

Jill Bernasek

May 26, 2019

Not all heroes have two legs some have four legs, a tail, and a heart of gold. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace K9 Eli.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

May 25, 2019

We will remember.

Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

May 25, 2019

Thanks for your service boy. Rest in peace and have fun at the rainbow bridge while you wait for your partner.

LIEUTENANT JOHN MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE CONSERVATION WARDEN

May 25, 2019

Rest in peace Eli!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

May 25, 2019

RIP K9 Eli. You served us well and kept us safe. May you rest in peace above with your brothers and sisters.

Struan
Public

May 25, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. Thank you Officer Eli for your service. May God carry your family at this time!

Amanda (Search and Rescue Team Member)
Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group

May 24, 2019

A Prayer for K9 Eli:

Heavenly Father, the Gwinnett County, Georgia Police Department was fortunate to receive the gift of K9 Eli from You. Let us celebrate his accomplishments and remember his selfless sacrifice in the Line-of-Duty. Now that K9 Eli has left this life, please help the members of the Gwinnett County Police Department cope with his loss with strength and courage. May K9 Eli always be remembered as a trusted colleague who completed his missions with true dedication. Lord God, by Your Word, death is not the end; it does not have the final say! For Scripture promises that all flesh shall see the salvation of God! All dogs do go to heaven, because they have a spirit that epitomizes Your unconditional love. After all, DOG spelt backwards is GOD! Well done, good and faithful servant! Amen.

Pastor/Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D. Div
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chaplain: Nashua NH Police Department
Chaplain: Merrimack NH Police Department

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D. Div.
Nashua / Merrimack NH Police Departments

May 24, 2019

I’m so very sorry for your loss! What a good dog he was!

Social Worker Elspeth Macdonald
Nashoba Regional High School

May 24, 2019

First let me say to the handler I am truly sorry. Its like losing part of yourself. That pain will always be there but the joy you had as a K-9 team will always be there to. I pray to God that he welcomes K-9 ELI with open arms. Truly he will accept this angel home. K-9 ELI thank you for your service. I know you are in the best of company.

Sgt David Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

May 24, 2019

I miss you already “Boos”. Hang in there MB, your bros got you.

B829 and B829A
Gwinnett Police

May 24, 2019

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
You will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace hero Eli.

Beverly Scott - Property/Evidence Tech
Johnson County Sheriff's Office Texas

May 24, 2019