Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trust in me my friend for I am
your comrade. I will protect you
with my last breath When all
others have left you And the
loneliness of the night closes
in, I will be at your side.

Together we will conquer all
obstacles, And search out
those who might wish harm to
others. All I ask of you is
compassion, The caring touch
of your hands. It is for you that I
will unselfishly give my life And
spend my nights unrested.
Although our days together
May be marked by the passing
of the seasons Know that each
day at your side is my reward.

My days are measured by The
coming and going of your
footsteps. I anticipate them at
every opening of the door. You
are the voice of caring when I
am ill. The voice of authority
when I've done wrong.


Do not chastise me unduly For
I am your right arm, The sword
at your side. I attempt to do
only what you bid of me. I seek
only to please you and remain
in your favor.

Together you and I shall
experience A bond only others
like us will understand When
outsiders see us together Their
envy will be measured by their
disdain.

I will quietly listen to you And
pass no judgment, Nor will your
spoken words be repeated I will
remain ever silent, Ever vigilant,
ever loyal. And when our time
together is done And you move
on in the world Remember me
with kind thoughts and tales,
For a time we were unbeatable,
Nothing passed among us
undetected.

If we should meet again on
another street I will gladly take
up your fight, I am a Police
Working Dog and together We
are guardians of the night.

Robert, Former Handler
Savannah, Ga

January 24, 2014

Rest in peace, Gorky.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

January 24, 2014

Rest In Peace K9 Gorky, job well done, thank you for your sacrifice and keeping your officers safe. My heartfelt condolences to your handler and all the staff at the Davie County Sheriff's office, believe in the fact that time will heal.

Patricia
Chesapeake Citizens Police Acadamy Alumni Association

January 24, 2014

Rest in peace Gorky.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

January 24, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with K9 Gorky's handler and everyone at the Davie County Sheriff's Office. Thank you for your service!

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

January 24, 2014

R.I.P PUPPY Gorky!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

January 24, 2014

K9 Gorky, thank you so much for your sacrifice. You did your job and laid down your life to protect your partner and fellow officers and now you are a Hero in Heaven. I know you will continue to walk alongside your partner, though he won't be able to see you I know he'll feel you with him.

Kim Weigand
Mom of Sgt. Michael C. Weigand E.O.W. 9/14/2008

January 24, 2014

K9 Gorky, we thank you so much for your bravery, service and sacrifice to protect your handler, fellow officers and your community. Our thoughts go out to your handler, your family at home and at the Davie County Sheriff's Office during this very hard time. May they always feel your presence by their side. Rest in peace now brave K9.

Cover Your K-9 Team
The Police & Working K-9 Foundation

January 24, 2014

R I P K-9 Gorky
my thoughts & prayers are with Gorky's Partner....

Val Naugle

January 24, 2014

RIP Gorky. A life well lived in service and companionship. I have prayed and will continue to pray for Gorky's partner and all others grieving and missing their K-9 family member. God's amazing grace and your memories of Gorky will get each of you through this painful loss.

Chaplain George Pope
Madison County Sheriff's Department

January 24, 2014

"Good Boy" Gorky. RIP. You are a sad loss to your handler, the Department and LE. May your handler have a quick recovery.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

January 24, 2014

RIP Gorky. Your faithful and dedicated service will not be forgotten. I have prayed and will continue to pray for the wounded handler and all others with heavy hearts during this time of profound grief.

Chaplain George Pope
Madison County Sheriff's Department, Marshall, NC

January 24, 2014

My heart aches for you K9 Gorky, for your handler and your family. I know that you, without hesitation gave your life for the safety of your handler, and for that you will have everlasting respect and honor. RIP Warrior.

K9 Handler Terry Burnett
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

January 24, 2014

RIP K9 Gorky. You have done your master handler, friend and department proud !!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with this precious K9's family and friends and co-workers...

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

January 24, 2014

Do dogs go to Heaven? Surely they belong there long before you and I. (Robert L. Stevenson). Go in peace and my Gods peace which surpasses all human understanding be with you and yours in this your hour of need.

Chief Timothy Schar.
K-9 Handler

January 24, 2014

RIP, Gorky. You have again confirmed that the dog is man's best friend...

Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Ret.
NC Division of Adult Probation/Parole

January 23, 2014

Prayers go out to K9 Gorky's handler and others he worked with. :-(

Mary Wagoner-Angelin, LMSW

January 23, 2014

Rest in peace our 4 legged brother. As a K-9 handler, this is especially heart breaking as we know the K-9's know no fear and will do anything to protect their handler. Thank you Gorky for your service. God bless the handler and his family who most certainly feel the loss as well, and all the others at the Davie County Sheriff's Department during this time of tragic and senseless loss. God bless Gorky's handler for a full and complete recovery and return to service according to your blessed will.

Senior Patrolman Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

January 23, 2014

I am a paramedic here in Davie County Chris and Gorky are both my friends I also work at the rescue squad and have worked with them several times but as ems and rescue and with all of the k9 units and other members of DCSD Chris my brother know that you and Gorky are both in our prayers thanks Chris and Gorky God speed

Richie Reavis Paramedic
DAvie County EMS , Davie County Rescue

January 23, 2014

Thank you for your service.

Lieutenant Shannon
San Francisco Sheriff's Department

January 23, 2014

RIP. Great job big boy! My sincerest condolences to the handler and agency.

SA 4975
ATF

January 23, 2014

10-42 to my beloved Gorky, He was my boyfriends 1st K9 partner and served with Charles for 4 years, since switching Handlers to C. Flemming, he has continued to lived with Charles and I. He had a stellar work ethic, which continued at home with him howling at any emergency vehicle traffic in earshot & had wonderful and chill temperament. He Never left Chris's side, even after they both had been shot. Gorky fought for several hours till he couldn't fight anymore. God Bless him for saving my friends life and for being my off duty buddy. You will be missed but Never Forgotten.

Sarah C White Fire Fighter
Smith Grove Fire Dept

January 23, 2014

So sorry this had to happen. Dogs give us so much & ask so little in return, only our love & protection. He has earned his wings in Heaven.

Jean Young
friend of dogs

January 23, 2014

Thank you Gorky for your service to your community, fellow officers, and the community. RIP dear K-9 and praying also your handler.

Jan Taylor, Det, Retired
Dallas P. D.

January 23, 2014

God Bless You Gorky for your service and bravery. In the 5 years of service I would bet that your partner was protected or warned when there was problems because of your ability to warn them of the problem ahead. God Bless your family as I know they are hurting over your loss. Rest in peace Brave Guy knowing that there are going to be Golden Streets for you to patrol.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

January 23, 2014