Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP K9 Rio. Thank you for your service to the state of Georgia

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

December 31, 2023

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. "In valor there is hope."

Recruit N. George
Albany County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Institute Session 6.

November 15, 2023

K9 Rio, working until the last few seconds of life attests to the strength, determination, devotion and drive you gave to your job and your partner. No one knows how long you had worked in pain before your final breaths. Now you can enjoy your eternal reward in God's arms and in the company of your fellow K9s. May He grant peace, comfort and rest to your partner, family and department.

Susan King
Civilian Supporter, Michigan

October 31, 2023

RIP Rio

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

October 29, 2023

Rest in Peace K9 Rio. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the handler and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

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

October 28, 2023

For K-9 Rio:
So this is where we part, My Friend, and you'll run on, around the bend, gone from sight, but not from mind, new pleasures there you'll surely find.I will go on, I'll find the strength, life measures quality, not its length. One long embrace before you leave, share one last look, before I grieve. There are others, that much is true, but they be they, and they aren't you. And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought, will remember well all you've taught. Your place I'll hold, you will be missed, the fur I stroked, the nose I kissed. And as you journey to your final rest, take with you this...I loved you best.

By Jim Willis

David R. DeSau
Patrol Sergeant (Retired)
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Newport, OR

October 28, 2023

Thank you to K-9 Rio for your service & sacrifice.
Condolences to your handler & colleagues
RIP Rio

Kathy
NYPD Retired

October 26, 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. In Christ Jesus’ name, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Scriptures Supporting Law Enforcement K-9s:

“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]

Pastor Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Christian Intercessory Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

October 26, 2023

I am sad to learn of the passing of a hero in K9 Rio. 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 Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia.

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

October 25, 2023

I always hate hearing about K-9 they give all their hearts

Major Jerry Syrek
Police Department

October 25, 2023

K9 Rio 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

October 25, 2023

Our heartfelt condolences to Rio’s family and agency.

Trooper IV (Retired) Le Roy Torres
Texas Dept. of Public Safety

October 25, 2023