Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Monday, December 24, 2018
Reflections for K9 Cigo
K-9 Cigo was a courageous K-9 and will always be a hero. We are sending our prayers to you and the Palm Beach Co SO on the loss of this brave team member. Godspeed K-9 Cigo. You will always be remembered.
Cover Your K-9 Team
The Police & Working K-9 Foundation
December 26, 2018
Rest easy Cigo, Thank you for your service.
Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
December 26, 2018
I am sad to learn of the passing of a hero in Police Officer K9 Cigo. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to your Handler, family and friends.
T W Martinez, Retired and FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
December 26, 2018
Cigo showed extraordinary Valor, Courage, Duty and Dedication to his partner and his mission. He went beyond all expectations in his commitment to task despite being mortally injured. He never wavered. I am as proud as humanly possible of Cigo and his partner for their service and sacrifice on our behalf. I am humbled before them.
Should all mankind understand the gift of such selflessness in service to strangers, the World would become a more compassionate and loving place.
Davis Marvez Family
Citizen
December 26, 2018
Thank you for your service, Officer Cigo. You are a hero. I truly believe all dogs go to heaven. Prayers for the officers impacted by losing their faithful K-9
Ginny Sale, MS, RMHCI, EMDR Therapist
Member of the community
December 26, 2018
Greener fields and jucier bones await you!
K.Henry
(delinquent who cares)
December 26, 2018
Thank you for doing such an incredible job for your human officer, your fellow officers, and the public. We are in your debt and grateful. I know you will leave a whole in your humans, heart, but sending prayers for their peace and comfort. Thank to all who serve and protect...A Grateful American ❤️
Kim Jackson
December 26, 2018
R.I.P. K9 Cigo... I’m as new as they come. Myself and K9 Jett only became nationally certified a few weeks ago. I have been with Jett since he was 8 weeks old. I do not know you, nor your handler. But even though we are a new team to the force, I weep for you and feel the loss your handler and family must have.
As we sit here upon completing our shift for the evening and hearing the news of your story from over 1000 miles away. I can only hope and pray you find peace knowing that your actions and loyalty you have shared have undoubtedly led to the preservation of life for those you serve with.
I may never meet either of you... but I wipe the same tears away as I write this message.
Rest easy Cigo, for you have given the ultimate sacrifice... we will take it from here.
Deputy K9 Joe Kern & “Jett”
December 26, 2018
Thank you Cigo for being a part of our human and animal family. You will be missed.
Paul
December 26, 2018
May God welcome you with open arms K-9 Cigo.
Sgt. David Osborne Jr
Tennessee Highway Patrol
December 26, 2018
K9 Cigo Thank you for your Dedicated Service to your Community and to your Department. Most of all for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty doing what you Love to do. May God grant your Handler (Family)and your Department with a speedy healing.
Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio
December 25, 2018
My heart breaks for both officers , #K9Cigo and his partner and best friend. I know what a loss it is for all. He gave his life to protect his partner, rest well in heaven officer Cigo your shift is done. May god bless all police and there K9's as well.
Michael Holley
Just a man who loves dogs and the job they do
December 25, 2018
I am heartbroken by this. Brave Cigo. Noble friend. Fearless partner. Protector. Servants heart. Arms around your fellow Officers now. “He’s a good boy.”
We honor and salute you. #goodboyCigo
PJF
A civilian who Supports those Who Serve and Protect
December 25, 2018
You honor all that is good and brave...thank you...RIP partner...
Army Major
December 25, 2018
My thoughts go out to Cigo. Ensure that he will forever watch us over us until we can meet him.
Sergeant Willaim Rawley
City of Hialeah
December 25, 2018
K-9 Cigo, No amount of evil darkness can blow out the light from your brightly burning candle, your soul. You are a hero and a star that will shine forever. Your strength, faithfulness, pure heart and skills will always be remembered and honored. You were born to do what you did, and now you can rest in your Creator's arms - may He let your partner see you shining above when he looks up to the skies -
Susan King, Board
Michigan War Dog Memorial
December 25, 2018
Cigo was a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice doing his job, continuing the apprehension still, while being wounded. He saved the precious lives of his handler and the officers on his team. His loss is heartbreaking. Because of him, husbands are going home to their wives and fathers are going home to their children. May he Rest In Peace in the tender loving arms of our Lord and may his handler’s heart heal with time, comforted by the fact his little buddy is a hero. RIP Cigo.
The Sasko Family
Wellington FL residents who were at the mall
December 25, 2018
RIP Cigo you put your life on the line to protect others
Daniel Mohn
Prince Contracting
December 25, 2018
Rest In Peace k9 Officer Cigo. Thank you for protecting and Serving our county. Forever in our hearts
Jamie
Civilian from PBG
December 25, 2018
You are now protecting heaven. You performed a job well done here on earth.
Detective Lieutenant (retired)
Ulster County Sheriffs Office (NY)
December 25, 2018
We will remember.
Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement
December 25, 2018
Job well done Cigo. Rest easy boy and run free over the Rainbow and help stand watch till our next posting. My condolences to his partner and all the Palm Beach County SO.
Sgt. Frank H. Gonzales (Retired)
Terrell Hills PD
December 25, 2018
Cigo, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything you did to keep
us safe. May we meet over the rainbow.
Debra Brown
Daughter of a LEO
December 25, 2018
Rest easy K9 Cigo❤️ Your shift is over and your tour is done....go play☹️
Lillian Nixon
December 25, 2018
Good Boy Cigo. Job well done. You'll be missed, but not forgotten.
COL John Jordan
US Army
December 25, 2018
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