Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I have a Belgian Malinois that looks just like Ivan. My heart dropped after hearing this story in the news. The bravery the K9's show in apprehending suspects and protecting their handlers is admirable. As a resident of Tucson, I am grateful for the men, women and K9 officers who protect the residents here in Tucson. God Bless, God called upon Ivan, he needed anothe K9 to help protect the heavens.

TUCSON RESIDENT

December 16, 2012

"Good Dog" Rest in Peace Ivan. Thank you for backing us up.

Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

December 16, 2012

RIP K9 Ivan you will be missed by your handler and all of those that served with you. Thank you for your loyal service.

K9 Officer Laurie Eckman
Marlin Police Department

December 16, 2012

Rest in Peace Office Ivan. Thoughts and Prayers for fellow officers. Thank you for your Service.

Retired Doug Arnoldt
PCSO

December 16, 2012

You are a hero & an angel. God bless you & your family.

D/S Timothy Hernandez & D/S Christina Hernandez
Escambia County S/O. FL

December 16, 2012

My sympathy to the Tucson Police Department for the loss of K9 Officer Ivan. Rest in peace Ivan, thank you for your service...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

December 15, 2012

Deepest sympathy to the officers that cared fore and worked along side K9 Ivan...may the memories of time spent together bring you a sense of great honor and pride ...." The works of his hand are verity and justice;all his precepts are sure....they stand fast forever and ever,and are done in truth and uprightness "..Psalm 111:7-8 ...... God Bless .....

A Dog's Soul...

Every dog must have a soul
Somewhere deep inside
Where all his hurts and grievances
Are buried with his pride.
Where he decides the good and bad,
The wrong way from the right,
And where his judgment carefully
Is hidden from our sight.
A dog must have a secret place
Where every thought abides,
A sort of close acquaintance that
He trusts in and confides.
And when accused unjustly for
Himself, he cannot speak,
Rebuked, he finds within his soul
The comfort he must seek.
He'll love, tho' he is unloved,
And he'll serve tho' badly used,
And one kind word will wipe away
The times when he's abused.
Altho' his heart may break in two
His love will still be whole,
Because God gave to every dog
An understanding Soul!

THERESA MELODY
Someone who cares

December 15, 2012

God bless Ivan and his handler. It's not just humans who make the ultimate sacrifice.

Trp. J. Lamm K-9 Ruckus
North Carolina Highway Patrol

December 15, 2012

God Speed Ivan.

Trooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

December 15, 2012

I live in Tucson and thank you for keeping me safe, you put your life on the line everyday, 24/7 365 days a year.

And I thank you.

nancy h
Family of Chicago P.D. Officer

December 14, 2012

A loyal partner is a treasure loved and missed no matter the number of legs. Rest in peace Ivan. I know you will never be forgotten

jennifer phillips
widow of sgt ron phillips

December 14, 2012

R.I.P. Ivan, thanks for your loyalty to your handler and partner, and for your unselfish service to your fellow officers and to the citizens of Tucson. May God Bless you and keep you !!

Corporal James Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard,Tampa, Fla.

December 14, 2012

RIP sweet pup - run free where there is only happiness and peace....

Tina DeCandia

December 14, 2012

How senseless the way your young life ended. But your short life must have been filled with bravery, pride and purpose and that, in my opinion, is a life well lived. My thoughts and prayers to your family, sweet Ivan.

Patrol Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst Police Department-Illinois

December 14, 2012

May God comfort your owner and handler, for you will be truely missed. Your time here on earth is done, now go lay at the feet of our Father, and have an ever lasting life. You are truely a Hero.

Officer Judy Hunsucker
Southern Pines Police Dept, NC

December 14, 2012

I know Ivan will be missed by his Handler/Partner. Take comfort that he died doing what he loved to do. RIP Ivan, a true hero.

Jamie Blevins
Dog Lover

December 14, 2012

RIP IVAN!!!! FOREVER A HERO!!!!

grateful citizen

December 14, 2012

God Bless our officers, human and K9, who put their lives on the line for us every day! My prayers go out to K9 Ivan's handler and fellow officers. Thank you for your service!

K. Luhana - Civilian

December 14, 2012

What a sad tragedy when we lose one of our Canine members while they are giving their heart and body to serve and protect the members and the public around them.

Your fellow dog handlers' hearts in Canada grieve with you!!!

Cst. J. Lind
Calgary Police Service, Canine Unit

December 14, 2012

My sincerest condolences to K9 Ivan's handler and the Tucson Police Department for their loss. Dogs hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you for your service.

B. P.
Police Survivor/Virginia

December 14, 2012

Ivan thank you for your service. There is a special place at the rainbow bridge for you.

Tim A.

December 14, 2012

Another Hero lost...Godspeed Ivan

Deanna B.

December 14, 2012

Thank you, Ivan!

Michelle, wife of US Marshal

December 14, 2012

Job well done Ivan. Run and play on the Holy Hills of Heavens. You've earned it.

Carol

December 14, 2012

RIP Ivan. Job well done. Thank you for doing your job and keeping us safe. You were a brave and courageous boy...Thoughts and prayers go out to his partner and family..

Sue from Croydon

December 14, 2012