Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P. Ronin

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

June 23, 2013

Experience has shown me that the sadness we feel today will slowly turn into all the great memories of the dogs past!

Patrolman James A. Chase
Dover-Foxcroft Police Dept.

June 23, 2013

Wes and Ronin,

I am so proud of this team. You were my first academy class and I always knew you guys were going to great things.

Ronin I never knew your first apprehension would be so meaningful.

Your first apprehension cost your life, but saved mine. It saved Wes, and two other Officers.

YOU located, and engaged the suspect which gave us the necessary edge to be able to go home.

Thank You

K9 Officer Jason Chambers & K9Ado
Glendale, AZ

June 23, 2013

RIP K9 Ronin. I am just glad that the lowlife maggot got his. Although I know it will not ease the pain of the Officers of your Dept. Nationwide decent people will see the sacrifice of our Hero's in Blue.

SSG Fletcher
US Army Military Police

June 23, 2013

God Bless K9 Ronin and his handler. I'm sending my prayers to his handler that he gets well soon. I'm sorry for your loss of K9 Ronin and hope you know you have the support of all your law enforcement brothers and sisters. Also, please give my condolences to your family as I'm sure they loved Ronin also.

Sgt. Robert Londerville and family
Pacifica Police

June 23, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of brave K9 Ronin who died in the performance of his duty and saving his partner. My prayers to the family of Ronin's officer/partner and for his quick recovery.

Micki Hippeli #1781 (ret)
San Jose Police

June 23, 2013

Such a tragic loss. Blessings and prayers going out to the Officers and their family's and Department. It's a sad day in the K9 community. We will always remember this brave and amazing dog as a hero! There is no dought in my mind that this dog saved officers lives before being called home. Rest and play in heaven K9 Ronin. You will never be forgotten. Braver Hund!

Mary Schweitzer
Veterinary Tech SCCA

June 23, 2013

Nothing is stronger than the bond of loyalty between an officer and one's K9. Ronin's actions will be forever remembered and his spirit an eternal light.
Cross that Rainbow Bridge with pride.
Prayers for the his handler.
God bless both of you.

Chaplain Jerry Steele

June 22, 2013

What a terrible loss, it breaks my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out for K9 Ronin, His Handler, and His Handlers family. May God be with them all through this hard time.

Retired Officer Bernie Klarkowski
Az. Dept. of Public Safety

June 22, 2013

My condolences to Ronin's handler and partner. A rookie of only three months but Ronin knew his duty. Many officers have been saved by these heroic dogs. God bless.

Retired Chief John R. Graham

June 22, 2013

May the family, friends, and fellow men and women in law enforcement know your sacrifice. Rest in peace K-9 officer Ronin.

Jan Taylor, Detective, Ret.
Dallas Tx P.D.

June 22, 2013

K9's are more than dogs, they are beloved family members as well. They have such courage and love, and it makes me so sad when one gives his life for his partner. God bless Ronin and his family.

About a year ago here in Sacramento, one of Sac PD's K9's was shot in the line, but thankfully he survived. His partner took the appropriate action, and the coward who shot Bodie won't be shooting anyone else.

Your impact reaches far and wide. Thank you for all you do - May God bless you and keep you safe.

Marguerite Galvez
Citizen of Elk Grove, CA

June 22, 2013

Ronin you were so young, but oh so brave. My heart is heavy knowing you have left us far too soon. I know your handler and dad Wes has lost not only his partner but his best friend, and he more than anyone will be missing you the most. I am sure he loved you from the first day you met, you were such a handsome boy with that great grin. I am hoping you will find my family of rotties up there in heaven. They will be in the rowdy, big dog section where no kitties are found. Just ask around for Liesel, Rommel, Bruelin, Claymore and Hunter. They'll show you around and I'm sure they'll have plenty of good treats to share with you. I know you'll hit it off with Bruelin, she's the same age as you and a real hottie. As huge as she is, she's just a big love. And she gives great kisses. You two are a match made in heaven. See you at the rainbow bridge my friend.

Barbara Lake
Phoenix AZ

June 22, 2013

Almost nothing is more precious than a K9 dog. Police will always have a special place in my heart. As they have been there for me, things would of been disastrous otherwise. If it was not for the police force, only God knows what would have happened. The commitment and sacrifice, you men and women make is appreciated much.
To the Glendale Police Dept. I am sorry for your loss, especially for the K9 partner.
Stay strong and always watch your back, never become complacent on the job. Thanks again for your protection, commitment, and sacrifice.
The Lord bless you and keep you.

private citizen

June 22, 2013

K9 Ronin, you, your handler and his family are in our prayers.

PO Chris Salisbury
Detroit Police Dept. K9 Unit

June 22, 2013

Rest in peaceK-9 Ronin, my sincere condolences to your handler and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold.

TERRY F. ZECH (RET) OFC
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICHIGAN

June 22, 2013

K-9 Ronin and family. I am thankful for your service and dedication to your chosen job. You served your handler well and will never be forgotten.

Kathleen Lydon
Retired Search and Rescue K-9 handler.

June 22, 2013

So Sorry for your loss.

Sr Trooper (Ret)
Oregon State Police

June 22, 2013

My heart goes out to the handler, his family, and the Glendale PD. There is no grater pain that a handler can feel than the loss of their partner. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and always hold on to the fact that you are still here thanks to your partner, and that is the way that he would want it! God Bless!

A.J. Gluba Jr Senior Patrolman
Albemarle County Police Department

June 22, 2013

Ronin, you were couragous till the end, saving the lives of others. You will be deeply missed within our unit. I will never forget your bark.

Ofc G Vasquez & K9 Ravi
Glendale,AZ Police Dept K-9 Unit

June 22, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Ronin's death. He saved tbe life of his partner and I know he would want it that way. He was a true hero!

Mrs. Martha Fedor
concerned citizen

June 22, 2013

Thank-you K-9 Ronin for your service and protecting your handler and the other officers present. My thoughts and prayers are with the handler and the Glendale Police Department. K-9 Ronin and his handler will meet again.

Sgt. Derek Applegate
Lexington County Sheriff's Department SC

June 22, 2013

K-9 Ronin, thank you for your service.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

June 22, 2013

Ronin you will never be forgotten. You gave your life for your friend.

Lt. Robert M.Petty (Ret)
North Bergen N.J.P.D.

June 22, 2013

Ronin, I wish I could explain why some people are so mean, but I can't. You were so young and didn't deserve this. RIP. My thoughts and prayers to your handler that he recovers and all who worked with you. I pray they find peace

retired 911 Deb Wrolstad
Dane County Madison, WI

June 22, 2013