Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So sorry to hear of the loss of the two dogs who are true heroes. So tired of these illegal immigrants entering this country and causing these kinds of problems. May their deaths always be remembered and our government decides to change our immigration laws and stop letting these animals in our country. Gruff and Nell you will always be in our hearts and thank you for your service. God bless.

JOHN
citizen

September 4, 2018

Rest in peace. Thank you for your service. Have fun at the rainbow bridge and wait for your partner.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

September 4, 2018

RIP K-9 hero. My sincerest sympathy to the handler and the Sheriff's Officer.

Angie Escarciga
Law Enforcement Supporter

September 4, 2018

Rest in Peace K9 Grunt. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the handler and the Refugio County Sheriff's Office.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office
Wayne, New Jersey

September 4, 2018

K-9 Grunt, you and your fellow officer K-9 Nell served as only a hound can - with an unstoppable,
unrelenting drive that doesn't ever quit until the quarry is found. Your gentle, friendly and loving hearts make this act even more heinous and evil. May the Lord God rest His hands on the hearts and shoulders of your partners and all who worked with and loved you.

Susan King, Board
Michigan War Dog Memorial

September 4, 2018

Rest in peace Grunt!
You will not be forgotten!

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

September 4, 2018

Prayers are with the handlers & their families. My youngest brother, Troy started his time as an LEO as city Marshall in Woodsboro & was friends with many of the Refugio County deputies. He was also a K9 handler & trainer for Calhoun county. I just retired after 35 years from Cherokee County. Stay strong & may the peep burn in hell!

Sgt Ray Baxter
Cherokee County SO

September 4, 2018

Not all heroes have two legs some have four legs, a tail, and a heart of gold. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace K9 Grunt.

Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/2004

September 4, 2018

A Prayer for K9 Grunt:

Thank you for your law enforcement service to the citizens of Refugio County, Texas and to the Refugio County, Texas Sheriff’s Office. Let us celebrate your accomplishments and remember your selfless sacrifice in the Line-of-Duty. In Luke 3:6 Jesus promised, “And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” So, death is not the end; it does not have the final say! All dogs do go to heaven because you have a spirit that epitomizes God's unconditional love. After all, DOG is GOD spelt backwards! Now, my furry, four-legged Comrade-in-Blue, rest easy, we will take it from here.

"Well done, good and faithful servant" [Matthew 25:11 ESV]

A Police Dog's Oath:

"I will lay down my life for you and expect nothing but love in return. I protect my officer with my life, and would gladly take a bullet in his/her place. I am sent in to find lost children and fugitives on the run. I find drugs and weapons and even bombs. I am the first sent in and sometimes the last to leave. I am the nose and ears of my officer. I will protect and serve my officer. I would die for my officer and for you. I only ask for compassion and a kind word in return."

Almighty God, the Refugio County Sheriff’s Office was fortunate to receive the gift of K9 Grunt from You. Now that she has left this life, please help them cope with their loss with strength and courage. I know that their beloved companion no longer suffers, and will live on in many fond memories. May she always be remembered as a trusted colleague who completed her missions with true dedication as she was trained, as well as, the unconditional love she provided her handler and caregivers. May the Lord God bless you always. In Jesus’ holy and mighty name, I pray. Amen.

Chaplain Steven Robert Closs, DD, MSBS,
Ordained & Licensed Independent Christian Minister
Ministry: The Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
Chaplain: Merrimack NH Police Department [Since 2014]

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

September 3, 2018

So tragic. Prayers for the grief of the handlers. I’m so sorry.

Investigator Julie Love
State of Arizona

September 3, 2018

I am just sick about this and I am praying photographs and memories of them will be of some comfort to their handlers and those with whom they served.

Kathleen Phillips-Hellman
Aunt of a Ventura County CA deputy

September 3, 2018

Thank you for your service Gruff and Nell. Rest In Peace.

Deputy Barbara Kline, Retired
Burnet County Sheriffs Ofc.

September 3, 2018