Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Have'nt met you face to face but did meet your handler, you were a special dog, a great K-9 and you will be missed by everyone here at the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

RIP Forest

COP Daryl Pryce
Volusia County Sheriff's Office

February 28, 2017

Forest! Thank you & God bless you!! You made a difference boy!! You perished a HERO!!!

SSG (RET) William A. Tolles

February 23, 2017

Rest in peace K9 Forest. You went out doing your job with your boots on. I know your buddies are proud. What a symbol of bravery. You cared enough to do your very best.

Major Glyn Slay
U.S. Army (retired)

February 19, 2017

Well done, Officer Forest. Thank you for your years of service and for your sacrifice for your fellow officers and our Nation. Our love, prayers and support for your partner and fellow officers.

Joel & Lisa
Civilian Supporters

December 12, 2016

It was an honor to care for you in your off duty time.
I wish you a safe journey over the Rainbow Bridge.

Donna Falcone
Noahs Ark Boarding Kennel

December 1, 2016

Rest in peace Forest!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

December 1, 2016

Run Forrest Run!!! You are free from your duties. We will all remember and love you. Thank you for keeping us safe.

Peetie
Noahs Ark Boarding Kenel

December 1, 2016

I had the great honor of taking care of officer Forrest. I knew him as just a dog at the kennel but respected him as an officer. I would ruffle his fur and call him handsome.He had a wonderful spirit brave and true. I know he is in the arms of the angels now. Run free officer Forrest you will never be forgotten.

Louise LaChapelle
Noahs ark boarding

December 1, 2016

forest you are a true hero that will never be forgotten,rest in peace.thank you for protecting and serving !

SEAN MAIONE
former officer,spokane police department

November 30, 2016

May God carry you into paradise.

K-9 State Trooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

November 26, 2016

Thank you for your service Forest. 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

November 26, 2016

Godspeed, K9 Forest. Thank you for your outstanding service and dedication. Many prayers for your handler during this tragic loss.

Retired K9 Handler Josh Vedder
Volusia County Sheriff's Office

November 25, 2016

One day on shift several months ago, I remember Deputy Ellis asking me to put on the bite sleeve and catch Forrest. I completely underestimated his sheer strength as I jogged away from him thinking he would tag me like any other dog before. Forrest took off, launched, spun me around and upended me, putting me on the ground. All of our dogs have drive, but Forrest was different. You will be forever missed by your family at VCSO. Rest in peace, buddy. Job well done.

Deputy John Cort
Volusia County Sheriff's Office

November 24, 2016

Duty and honor...RIP Forrest

Chaplain Jerry Gray
Santa Barbara County Sheriff Dept

November 24, 2016

RIP Forrest

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 24, 2016

Rest easy Forrest. Thank you for your service.

Ranger John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Ranger

November 24, 2016

Thank you for your service Forrest. 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

November 24, 2016

Some heroes have four legs, a wet nose, and a wagging tail. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace, K-9 Forrest.

Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

November 23, 2016

You did you duty RIP. My God be with Voliusa S.O. And their K-9 unit.

Sgt. (Ret.) RW Milstead
Holly HII Police Dept. Fl.

November 23, 2016

My condolences to K9 Forrest's handler and the Volusia County Sheriff's office. You lost a true HERO! Thank You for your service, K9 Forrest.

- Allie Supporter of Law Enforcement
Wife of Corrections Deputy

November 23, 2016

K9 Forrest:

Thank you for your law enforcement service to the citizens of Volusia County, Florida and to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office Let us celebrate your accomplishments and remember your selfless sacrifice in the Line-of-Duty. However, death is not the end; it does not have the final say! Now, my furry Comrade-in-Blue, rest easy, we will take it from here! May the Lord God bless you, your family, your friends, and your colleagues always. FURRY BLUE LIVES MATTER!!!

"Well done, good and faithful servant!" [Matthew 25:21 ESV]

Let us Pray: Almighty God, the Volusia County, Florida Sheriff's Office was fortunate to receive the gift of Forrest from You. Now that he has left this life, please help them cope with his loss with strength and courage. We know that this beloved canine hero no longer suffers, and will live on in the fond memories of his loyal and dedicated law enforcement service for which he was trained. We pray that his accomplishments and unconditional love have enriched the lives of others and that he will forever be remembered by all those who loved and cared for him. Amen.

Pastor Steven R. Closs, BSBS, LOICM, LOICC, MNACM, MFCPO
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

November 23, 2016

Job well done.
You are home now
Thanks for your work.

Public saftey Technician Steve House
Montgomery County Pennsylvania

November 23, 2016

Rest In Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

November 23, 2016

Rest in peace Forrest!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

November 23, 2016