Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The First & The Last

The first to sense the hostility of a suspect,
The first to react to protect his master,
The first to enter where danger lurks,
The first to detect the hidden intruder.
The first to take action against violence.
The first to sense his master’s joy.
The first to know his master’s sorrow or fear.
The first to give his life in defense of his master.
The last to be forgotten by those who work with others like him.
They know him as a “Partner”, not just an animal.

- Author unknown -

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

October 19, 2023

Fly high Falco, you were a hero. RIP sweet boy

Jacque

August 10, 2023

I came across this website about fallen Police Officers, and saw there was a section on K-9's. I clicked and saw there was so many! This breaks my heart to hear that these K-9 Police dogs are shot and killed, and that the criminals who kill them only get a few months in jail to a couple of years. This is outrageous!

My heart goes out to the Police officer and Handler of K-9 Office Falco. As I cannot imagine how he feels right now. What a loss! There needs to be more stricter penalties / Laws on the books for killing a K-9 Police Dogs in the line of duty so these criminals can be prosecuted and put away for more then a few years.

RIP Falco!!

Val Jones
Civillian

August 7, 2023

This is incredibly sad news. It's even sadder that this is only considered a Level 6 felony and punishable by a mere 6 months to 2 1/2 years in jail!!! Acts of violence against law enforcement need much stiffer consequences! RIP K9 Falco. Thank you for your service, you are a hero

Deneen Tokich
Civilian

August 5, 2023

There is no death more honorable than one of sacrifice and duty. K9 Falco, you will be welcomed and honored in the great hall Valhalla! Somehow, thank you doesn’t seem like enough, but thank you. Hopefully, justice and accountability will prevail.

Rachel Stroman
Ft Worth, TX

August 3, 2023

I am gutted at the news this morning. K-9 Falco is a hero, and will always be remembered as much. I offer my sincere condolences to his Handler and family.

In my thoughts and prayers. Michele Pentes from Oswego,IL

August 1, 2023

Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!

Pedro Rodriguez; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvani
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

July 24, 2023

K-9 Falco thank you for your bravery and keeping your partner safe. Thank you K-9 Falco for getting the bad guys off the streets and making it safer for our citizens.

U.S. Citizen Tracy Klett
K9 painter

July 23, 2023

K9 Falco, You gave day after day for years, fearlessly and faithfully performing your duties to protect the rest of us. There must have been days when you did not want to work, yet you were unfailing and eager to be the very best! There is no question that you KNEW what was at stake - your 6th sense gave you special awareness. When will justice be served in your case and for the other K9s who have given their lives fighting evil? How long will it be before judgement tips the scales in favor of the specially gifted K9s God created for protecting mankind?
May He bless your partner, family and department with comfort and peace of heart. Thank you.

Susan King
Civilian Supporter, Michigan

July 21, 2023

RIP Falco

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

July 19, 2023

RIP K9 Falco. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Gary

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

July 18, 2023

Rest in Peace K9 Falco. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the handler and the Gary Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

July 16, 2023

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 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]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Ordained Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

July 15, 2023

Rest in Peace Falco.
Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

July 15, 2023

I am sad to learn of the passing of a hero in K9 Falco. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Handler, Family and all Members of the Gary Police Department, Indiana.

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

July 15, 2023

K9 Falco cross over the Rainbow Bridge and enjoy running and playing with the other fallen heroes who gave their lives to save officers and the public.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

July 15, 2023

This is incredibly sad news. It's even sadder that in Indiana this is only considered a Level 6 felony and punishable by a mere 6 months to 2 1/2 years in jail!!! Acts of violence against law enforcement need much stiffer penalties! We are losing far too many K9s and officers. RIP K9 Falco. Thank you for your service, you are a hero

Deneen Tokich

July 15, 2023

FalcoThank your service. It was awesome watching you work.

Cpl.Donald Evans Sr
Gary Police Department

July 15, 2023

Godspeed Falco, you will be missed buy never forgotten.

Bernadene Loemker, Director
Running 4 Heroes

July 15, 2023

Rest in Peace K9 Falco. You lived and died a hero. You have earned your rightful place in the kingdom of Heaven.

My most heartfelt sympathy to your handler whose heart is broken on losing you.

jill bernasek

July 14, 2023

ThankYou K9 Falco for your unrelenting bravery and loyalty. A true hero gone to soon . My heartfelt condolences to everyone touched by this tragic loss.

CLARK PD SPO OFFICER Art DeVre
Clark Police Dept

July 14, 2023