Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service Kody. My thoughts and prayers go out to the St. Paul PD and especially your handler and their family. I had the honor of growing up with a police K-9 and it breaks my heart to hear this story. Kody gave the ultimate sacrifice to his family and city and that is something that will never be forgotten. RIP Kody

Jaimie
Daughter of Former Handler, Surviving Sister of LPD K9

February 13, 2013

Thank you K9 Kody for your service, dedication and loyalty to our noble profession. My thoughts are with your handler and your fellow 'partners'. Job well done !!!

Rest in peace...

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

February 13, 2013

All dogs go to Heaven. God Bless K-9 Kody and the men and women of the St. Paul, MN, Police Department.

Arthur R Spafford Jr, Special Agent, Ret
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)

February 13, 2013

Kody You gave your live saving other, you will not be forgotten. Go and join your other hero K9's running free.

Constable James WHITEHEAD CW468
Sussex Police UK

February 13, 2013

RIP Kody, I am so sorry for what happened to you. But now you are waiting there across the Rainbow Bridge, happy and pain free, and romping with all your friends who wait with you, for their loved ones to come and get them on the way to Heaven. Thank you for your service to your community.
Irene

Irene
Someone who cares

February 13, 2013

Thank you K9 Kody for your brave and faithful service. Be at peace courageous partner. My condolences to his handler and fellow officers.

Chaplain Sam Faraone
El Paso, TX PD

February 13, 2013

So sorry for your loss.

Detective, retired
Monroe County Michigan Sheriffs Office

February 13, 2013

Rest in peace K9 Kody. My sincere condolences to your partner and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. I was a K9 handler in the USN and lost my partner Tanja.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH
VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICHIGAN

February 13, 2013

What a valiant warrior. Condolences to Kody's fellow officers.

Civilian Mary-Beth Esser

February 13, 2013

My husband sent me this link asking me to see if this was the same Kody we had watched on tv. While this is a sacrifice I'm sure he would make over and over for his fellow officers this is such a sad event and I hope everyone he touched may find some peace in knowing that he was a true hero in life and will remain a hero in the hearts of many.

Crystal White
Dog lover

February 13, 2013

RIP Kody. You were a good dog! We will see you again over the Rainbow Bridge. Maybe you can play with my brothers K9 Robbie who just passed over last month. Thank you for your service <3

Director Sheila Wright
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office

February 13, 2013

Kody, you served with honor and glory. Now you are the protector of the Rainbow Bridge.
Deep prayers for your handler, your family, your fellow officers in thier loss and as they continue your service.
God bless you, faithful companion.

Chaplain Jerry Steele
Coquille Police Department, Coquille, Oregon

February 13, 2013

Thank you for your service Kody. 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 13, 2013

The Law Enforcement family lost a brave, dedicated, and obedient brother with the loss of Kody. My thoughts and prayers are with the St Paul PD for this horrific loss. You take it from here on the other side Kody. God Bless You

Detective Jesse Henning
Eau Claire Police Department

February 13, 2013

Police K9's are just that, Police Officers just like the rest of us. They are there to support, back and protect their partners just as we all have sworn to do. K9 Kody gave the ultimate sacrafice while performing the duties he was trained to do and for that we will all be forever indebted.

My condolences go out to the officers of the St. Paul Police Department for the loss of one of their own, especially his partner for they were inseperable. May you now rest in peace in he arms of God for you have already served your time in hell.

As you guard the gates of heaven remember that you will be missed but never forgotten.

James W. Moore, Interim Chief of Police
Gardner, KS Police Dept.

February 13, 2013

RIP Kody, another angel called home.

Det. S. Gordon
LVMPD

February 13, 2013

My heart goes out to all left behind! These dogs are heroes and companions. RIP Officer Kody!

Susan C
Utah Dog Lover

February 13, 2013

You have guarded our backs, always with that pleasure to please. We have trusted you even when we had our own doubts, and you prevailed. Thanks for never showing fear when there was fear and always going the extra mile no matter what the call was. You will be missed, you will never be replaced. Go and romp in that great puppy heaven, play with the ball and roll on your back forever. You earned it partner.
Former K9 Ofcr.

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

February 13, 2013

Good job Kody, you did your best. My 2 partners will be there to welcome you, rest easy my brother

Rtired K-9 Officer
Virginia PD

February 13, 2013

Rest In Peace and chase the squirrels and the bad guys all you want. As the sister of a man in blue, losing any officer in the line of duty is almost unbearable. Your sacrifice will always be remembered and appreciated.
Thank You for keeping so many un-named safe and sound for one more night.

Grateful Family Member
Sister

February 13, 2013

May brave Kody rest in peace and never be forgotten.

Linda Topping
Spouse of Police Chief

February 13, 2013

Kody - thank you for your devotion and service. Hoping there are many treats for you over the rainbow bridge!

Rita Rocker, Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

February 13, 2013

What a terrible, senseless way for any officer, human or K9, to go. Kody died in the line of duty, a hero, defending his fellow officers from a vile, horrible cop-killer. I am saddened to hear this news, and forever grateful for the courage, hard work, and strength of character that K9's and their human partners must demonstrate during every tour. God bless you, Kody, and god bless his surviving partner and fellow officers during this tragic time.

Disp. Michael P Scott
Town of Newburgh PD

February 13, 2013

Rest in Peace my K9 friend.

You, like so many others before you, run towards the threat and not away from it giving your life to protect those you love and serve.

My thoughts and prayers go out to your handler, his family and the department as a whole.

You will be missed.

Capt. M.E.Nelson
Retired K9 Officer-Strategic Defense Services

February 13, 2013

Many call them just dogs, we call them partners, but more importantly family. With the loss of any police officer comes a time of sorrow and with the loss of such a courageous K9 as Kody there is no exception. Kody made the ultimate sacrifice defending his family and making the apprehension of a violent criminal. One that would have had no hesitation in murdering the family of police officers he had the courage to defend. It is with the greatest admiration and sorrow that I submit this statement of condolences to the St. Paul Police Department and its members. K9 Kody your tour of duty is over here on earth. Be so ever vigilant as you join those who have gone before you as you guard Heaven’s Gate! There is a reason I have chosen the following quote from an unknown author and Kody’s courage and devotion reflects it.
“Where Angels Fear to Fly, K9 Leads the Way!”
God Bless you Kody, Rest in Peace!

Ptlm. Frank A. Yevchak Jr., Retired
Upper Saddle River PD, NJ- Support Our 4 Legged Soldiers

February 13, 2013