Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We sometimes forget the "other" brave souls that protect us at home and abroad. K-9's are true and loyal friends that protect & serve to the very end. RIP "Tank", you served your handler and community well.

(Former LEO) David J. Stevenson
Global Protective Services, LASD, SMPD

November 18, 2012

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that

pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of

our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of

food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and

vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and

strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and

times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small

thing: they each miss someone very special, someone who was left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one

suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are

intent; Tank's eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from

the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster. You have been

spotted, and when you and your special friend Tank finally meet, you cling

together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses

rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and

you look once more into those trusting eyes, so long gone from

your life, but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...



*Author Unknown*

Dr. Stan Phillips, Ms, Usa Ret
Retired Lt. Walnut Grove Ms. Police Department, Ms Dept. of Corr

November 18, 2012

Rest In Peace brave Officer Tank, thank you for your service, you will be missed.

Anthony M. Schilling, Major, Ret.
U.S. Army Military Police

November 18, 2012

Thankful for your service - and deeply sorry for your loss. Rest easy Tank, and guard your loving family from above.

K9 Unit (ret)
Waltham PD

November 18, 2012

You did your job well, all k-9s go to heaven

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Mt. Clemens Michigan

November 18, 2012

He will be playing and waiting at the Rainbow Bridge for his partner with all his heart. My thoughts and prayers are with his partner. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

November 18, 2012

Truely sorry for your loss... A k9 partner is a great friend and a partner who you can always count on...RIP TANK!

K9 Officer Henry Dawkins and k9 Neeko
Lincoln Heights Police Department Cincinnati, Oh

November 18, 2012

Tank,
I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 18, 2012

R.I.P. Officer Tank.The great job you did will always be remembered. Now you get to help keep the streets of heaven safe.

Officer J.Chadwick
Univ Of Oklahoma-Tulsa

November 18, 2012

A K-9 partner is a true and loyal friend who never judged or complained. I am sure he was happy working with his handler fighting the good fight.

Sgt. (ret)
York Area Regional PD

November 18, 2012

Go on faithful partner, play and romp in the great puppy heaven. Always ready to give it your all when called and never complained about the shift, the cold or heat. Your partner will miss you forever in every shep he see's. Thanks for your service with us. (former K9 handler)

Sean D. Creamer; C-LEO ret.
Tryon Palace Security Unit, New Bern, NC

November 18, 2012

I AM SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR K-9 TANK.
MY SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO THE TROOPER WHO WAS TANKS PARTNER.
RIP TANK WITH ALL OF THE REST OF THE K-9'S IN HEAVEN.

S/A NICHOLAS M CIANCI
RETIRED LEO

November 18, 2012

R.I.P. Tank!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

November 18, 2012

I am sorry to hear of your loss........they never leave our memory but always rest inside our hearts to keep us company in our darkest hour........

May God keep you and carry you in this time of grief.

J.M.Webb/Special Events Officer
Professional

November 18, 2012

RIP Tank. You did more in 11 years to make the world a safer place than most humans do in their entire lifetimes.

Officer Reid
AFPD, American Fork, UT

November 18, 2012

Thank you Tank and officer Neff for doing the outstanding work that you two did. You made a great team, and Tank was one tough dog. Thank you.

Oakley Miller
Utah Fast Pass

November 18, 2012

Tank, you were a tough dog and you gave me the memory of a life time. I am so sorry for what has happened, and i wish my greatest condolences to the Utah Highway Patrol and all of those who knew tank.

Oakley Miller
Utah Fast Pass

November 18, 2012

Rest in Love Tank. You had your partners six at all times, and he yours. You'll be reunited someday and will start your heroic career once again. Good boy! <3

Cindy M.
Citizen and LEO widow

November 18, 2012

Ofc Tank rest in peace. My sincere condolences to your handler. As a retired MWD handler from the Navy it is hard to lose a dedicated partner. Godspeed Ofc Tank maybe you will meet my Tanja up there.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICH

November 18, 2012

This really breaks my heart,to loose a K-9 Officer,but also a close part of the family!K-9 Officers are great partners,and they have a way of growing on you so that they become family!I know Tank is in K-9 Heaven now chaseing bad guys,and doing all the things that makes him happy! Thankyou Tank,ill miss you :-(

1SGT R.Binkley
U.S.Army (Ret)

November 18, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss...rest in peace across the rainbow bridge, K-9 Tank.

Molly F.

November 18, 2012

Rest well my K9 brother. As you cross the Rainbow bridge and take the watch in heaven we'll take care of it down here. May God bless the family both physical and law enforcement with peace and comfort.

Reserve Deputy Rev. Carlos Stapleton
Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Fairview VFD Chaplain

November 17, 2012

We all know, whether we serve in the military, fire service, or law enforcement that accidents happen. Even the most disciplined of dogs can be distracted by something they see or smell, and no one is to blame.

I do not serve in the military, fire service, or law enforcement. I don't even live anywhere near Utah. Yet, I find myself imagining all of the people who were helped or saved with the help of Tank. Another star was born yesterday.

RIP, Tank. Thank you. <3

Cory

November 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Utah Highway Patrol at this time on the loss of a great dog. It is tough to lose a police dog in the line of duty as it is a police officer. It is tough on the dog's handler and the agency to deal with the death of a police dog. I watched this television show that was about police officers and they had a feature on police dogs. They told about how one dog had a bounty on its head by drug dealers. Tank was a good dog and he did his job well.

To all the law enforcemnet agencies who lose an officer or officer. It is a very tough thing to go through.

November 17, 2012

Sheriff Al Nienhuis and the men and women of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office wish to express their deepest condolences to the Utah Highway Patrol and to the handler and family of K-9 Tank. Rest in peace brave boy.

Denise Moloney - PIO
Hernando County Sheriff's Office

November 17, 2012