Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P Our Beloved Friend. You protect and assist those who need your skills most and you don't disappoint. Rest Easy and play hard for you are on your beautiful way to the Rainbow Bridge.

SSg Marean
USMC k9

February 1, 2013

The Life Of A Police Dog

Author - Unknown
You brought me home
One sunny day
With you for years
I would surely stay.

I met your pack
Children and wife
I began to love
My new-found life.

I slept on your couch
At the foot of your bed
You looked at me lovingly
While petting my head.

We trained for months
And our bonding grew
We were both partners
Buddies in Blue.

We did school demo’s
And I never did wrong
Over all of the years
My love for you grew strong.

How I loved to work
To stand up and bark
In the back of our car
From light until dark.

We went call to call
Having fun all the way
Until the call came
On that one fateful day.

A man with a gun
The dispatcher did say
I jumped from my car
When it pointed your way.

Before leaving home I was told
“keep him safe” by your wife
I knew at that moment
For you I would give my life.

The bullet struck hard
Steady and true
The bullet struck me instead
Of striking you.

When you go home tonight
Tell your wife I did good
Strong, Tall and Proud
On the ground that I stood.

I’m dead and gone now
This much is true
But I’ve done my job well
Of protecting you.

Deputy K9 Handler W. Rice
Yuma County Sheriffs Office

February 1, 2013

Our condolences go out to the members of the Leon County Sheriffs Dept and that Koda was a vital member of the Dept.
His job is done, may he rest in peace.

william mcgarry-retired patrolman
ft lauderdale police dept

February 1, 2013

"Called To Give My All"
I am a deputy in a canine crew.
I've been trained to see it through.
When danger's near my ears perk up,
they taught me that as a little pup.
I'm often there to protect your rights,
my presence sometimes hinders fights.
I never attack with thought to kill,
when subduing one, my job I fill.
I never worry a single thought,
as to how I'll fare at a certain spot.
The love I have for a handler's care,
is all I need, each day to fare.
And if some day my luck turns bad,
I'll relish all the joys I've had.
To be with men who stand for good,
in a special kind of brotherhood.
The story's end by now you know,
of how I tried for a better show.
I did my best,
though I did fall,
when I was called and gave my all.


It is time for you to rest now Koda. You will never be forgotten.

Michigan

February 1, 2013

Rest in Peace Koda

Lt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office

February 1, 2013

May God give comfort to the handler of K9 Koda and the other personnel attached to this hero.

BJ Edwards
Grateful Citizen

February 1, 2013

Koda, your purpose on Earth was fulfilled. My prayers are that you realize your priceless value, that you are whole again, and carrying on with your purpose in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with your handler and department as well.

Officer Rapey
Lindenhurst Police

February 1, 2013

RIP Koda......thank you for your service, dediation and loyalty !!!!!

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

February 1, 2013

R.I.P. KODA ... YOU ARE A MAN'S BEST FRIEND AND TRULY ARE A HERO!!!!

Detective Phil Neyron
Winnipeg Police Service, Canada

February 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with K9 Koda's handler and everyone at the Leon County Sheriff's Office.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

February 1, 2013

RIP Koda

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 1, 2013

Thank you, Koda, for your service. To those who worked with and loved him, we extend our greatest sympathy.

Rita Rocker, Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

February 1, 2013

You say I'm "Just a Dog" then why would it be,
if you spell my name backwards god is what you see
I have many jobs, one is protecting your life
or making sure your family's safe
when that prowler is out at night.
My Prayers to K-9 Koda and his Partner and To the Department. Koda May you guard the doors of haven and watch over your Partner from above. Thank you for your service.

K.L.Mellinger S.A.R. 223
So. Nye Co. Sheriffs Search & Rescue

February 1, 2013

Great that ODMP honors K-9's as part of the LE community.
Michael T. Sweig

Executive Committee CP Memorial Foundati
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

February 1, 2013

A Prayer For Animals
Albert Schweitzer
Hear our humble prayer,O God,
for our friends the animals,
especially for animals who are suffering;
for any that are hunted or lost ordeserted
or frightened or hungry;
for all that must be put to death.
We treat for them all Thy mercy and pity,
and for those who deal with them
we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words.
Make us,ourselves,to be true friends to animals
and so to share the blessings of the merciful.

NONE

February 1, 2013

Rest in peace K/9 Koda a true guardian Of The Night.
My prayers and Blessings to your handler and all the hearts you touched, your trainers and your entire Dept.
They will remember you how you lived, not how you passed.
You are our Hero truly!
Now you have crossed the Rainbow Bridge and you are truly free.
"NO K/9 s l LEFT BEHIND"
RIP MY BROTHER

K/9 HANDLER,TRAINER K/9 DC CHAP. AJM
K/9 SERVICES AGENCY SERVING ALL K/9 UNITS

February 1, 2013

We lost one of our OWN family not too long ago(Mako) ! Our Hearts , Thoughts and Prayers go out fo all the men and women of the Leon county Sheriff's Office and especially the K-9 Department for your loss! God Bless you and your service! The Bass family of Tampa Fl.

Ken Bass
Hillsborough County Florida (Private Group)

February 1, 2013

Thank you for your service Koda. I'm sorry you were taken from us. My heart goes out to your handler and all who knew you. I can't wait until we get to see you again. Until then, you go and run free and happily through the Heavens knowing you were loved and valued.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

February 1, 2013

Thank you for your time of service. I salute you.

Randalyn Lynette Speer Benson
Survivor of Chief James Leonard Speer

February 1, 2013

I can't imagine how hard this is to lose Koda. My husband was a K-9 officer for the last ten years of his service with Henrico Police. Yuri, a Belgain Malinois, retired with him. Our family loved him and he was such a part of the family. I know you are all grieving this loss and we extend our sympathies to you and the department for losing such a wonderful loyal partner. He was a beautiful dog!

Beth Cary, Investigations Admin.Asst.
Hanover County Sherifff's Office

February 1, 2013

RIP K9 Koda

Sgt Glenn Hampton and K9 Jorik
Henry County Sheriff's Office/IL

February 1, 2013

Always willing to give their most and best ... our best friend knows nothing else.
God bless K9 Koda for its sacrifice and duty. Prayers of strength for Koda's handler and fellow officers.

Chaplain Jerry Steele
Coquille Police Department, Coquille, Oregon

February 1, 2013

Job well done... Rest buddy.

A friend

February 1, 2013

PEST IN PEACE KODA,YOU ARE A TRUE HERO

firefighter
springfield vt,fire department

February 1, 2013

Koda gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect his fellow officers. No braver deed could every be done, he is truely a hereo. Let him always be remembered.

Officer Rick Green

February 1, 2013