Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Tanja.. Thank you for being such a great partner to your handler and for your service to LE. May your wounded handler recover soon.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

June 15, 2014

Special honors to the courageous service of k9 officers every where and sincere remorse for a fallen hero k9 officers Tanja ...along with a prayer for healing for the officer that by the grace of God was able to make it out alive wounded yes but alive ..we thank God for that ....none of us knows what tomorrow holds but we know who holds tomorrow... amen ...
Jesus healing angles are released even now may peace and comfort come and fill your heart and mind ..
.melody

One thing I ask of the Lord ,this is what I seek that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life ...Psalms 27:4......this

theresa melody
someone who cares

June 15, 2014

Well done, thou good and faithful servant.

Joel
(Civilian supporter)

June 15, 2014

RIP Brave K9 x

Jonathan Davis

June 15, 2014

RIP K9 Tanja. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

June 15, 2014

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of K9 Tanja and the Walker County Sheriff's Office during this time. Good girl, Tanja. Thank you for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff

June 15, 2014

A terrible loss. Tanja gave her life protecting her handler and may have saved the officer's life. The maximum sacrifice. God bless you K9 Tanja.

Steven R Cooley
10 year ex-law enforcement officer. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Ofc

June 15, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Thank you Tanja for your service. RIP

Rich Davey
36th Air Police K 9 USAF, Germany 61-64

June 15, 2014

RIP K9 Tanja you lived a short life.Job well done K9 Taja will always be remembered as a HERO!!!!!!!!!

Citizen
Sandro Bruzzo

June 15, 2014

Rest in Peace K9 Tanja, thanks for protecting your handler.

Corporal B.P. SULLIVAN
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

June 15, 2014

Rest In Peace K9 Tanja, our thoughts and prayers are with your handler and the Walker County Sheriff's Office.

Sgt. Jarrod L. Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections

June 15, 2014

Tanja showed her warrior spirit and did what she was trained to do. She will be missed but will not be forgotten for her sacrifice. God be with you my brother in this difficult time.

Deputy Tim Cook
Walker County Sheriff's Office

June 15, 2014

K9 Tanja. Thank you for your selfless service. Thoughts and prayers to your family, friends and the Walker County Sheriff's Office. Thank you all for your service. John 3: 16 & 17

Patrolman A. S. Batson
Cherry Police Department, Goldsboro, NC

June 15, 2014

Thoughts and Sympathies to your partner, Tanja you made the ultimate sacrifice and for that there are no words to express that loss. Your time may have been short but you clearly made a difference. Time to rest, you have earned it! Thank you.

Amanda McFetridge Emergency Dispatcher
Bangor PD

June 15, 2014

So sorry about Officer K-9 Tanja, my prayers out to her partner for a quick recovery. There is nothing sadder than a partner down in the line of duty...may she rest in peace.

Kristina Hyman
I love dogs.

June 15, 2014

RIP K-9 Officer Tanja. May you be lifted on angel wings to the Rainbow Bridge beautiful hero. My condolences and prayers go out to your partner, family and the entire department.

Dr. Judith Wilcox
The Wilcox Center, North Branford, CT

June 15, 2014

Tanja, you were such a wonderful dog and you will be missed by everyone who knew you. I am sure your killer will get what he deserves when he goes to trial for the crimes he commited. You were a brave dog and you are going to be missed by everybody. I know you will be up there joining all the other law enforcement dogs who lost their lives going after criminals.

Bradford Paulson
Observer

June 14, 2014

My Good Sheriff Wilson,

I wish to extend my most sincere condolences for the loss of K-9 Officer Tanja and wish an expedient, painless recovery for your Deputy. It is my belief K-9's "take-on" and reflect the personalities of their handlers. "THAT" is the message I wish you convey to your Troops and the injured Deputy. THEY were fearless ... THEY were Courageous ... & THEY did the Right thing for one reason, AND ONE REASON ONLY .... Because it was the RIGHT THING to do regardless of cost.

She "DID" what few, if any civilian could even imagine ... She put herself in "Harms-Way" to save her Partner's Life. It wasn't for pay .... It wasn't for Glory .... It was only because Right is Right, Wrong is Wrong- & "NOTHING" will EVER change that.

Her passing (regrettable as it is), is a Testament to her Handlers commitment, your Departments Mission and the unspoken gratitude of the citizenry you have sworn to protect.

May your grief be short-lived, your integrity never questioned, and your memories of K-9 Tanja always recalled with the same gratitude held by the Family of her surviving Deputy-Partner.

Nobody said it would be easy.
They just didn't say how tough it would be.

God Bless. Stay Safe. THANKS.

Thomas G. Stravers (Retired Officer)
California Highway Patrol

June 14, 2014

My heart breaks for your loss of an officer because the k9 is indeed an officer. Prayers for your dept and her partner.

Officer T.Mandrell
Ga

June 14, 2014

Thank you for your service, all k9s go to heaven.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

June 14, 2014

My thoughts & prayers go out to all who worked with K9 Tanja & her handler......thank you for your service K9 Tanja...R I P

Val Naugle

June 14, 2014

RIP K-9 Officer Tanja. To the Walker County Sheriff's Office my condolences for your loss. Prayers to the Deputy and his family for quick recovery and strength.

Dispatcher
Tucson Police Department

June 14, 2014

I am so very sorry for the loss of K-9 Officer Tanja, prayer goes out for the wounded Deputy to have a full and quick recovery. May God bless.

Clyde Moore (Retired Captain)
DeKalb County Police Department

June 14, 2014

Rest in Peace Tanja. You will be remembered

Constable(Retd) John Ross
Winnipeg Polce Service

June 14, 2014

Our hearts go out to your handler and co-workers at Walker Co SO. You served Walker County well during your short life. Thank you for your honorable service and for paying the ultimate price in serving Walker County.

Sgt John Stroh and CO Pamela Long-Stroh
Walker State Prison

June 14, 2014