Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

September 22, 2021

The First & The Last

The first to sense the hostility of a suspect,
The first to react to protect his master,
The first to enter where danger lurks,
The first to detect the hidden intruder.
The first to take action against violence.
The first to sense his master’s joy.
The first to know his master’s sorrow or fear.
The first to give his life in defense of his master.
The last to be forgotten by those who work with others like him.
They know him as a “Partner”, not just an animal.

- Author unknown -

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

August 21, 2021

This is an excerpt from a dedication written for another fallen police K9 (Oceanside PD K9 Stryker EOW 12/31/07). Author is unknown and it took some time for me to find this tribute, again, but having worked a dog, I wanted it to be seen again for K9 Rex.

“Some people may ask, Why do you like working a dog? That question is hard to answer. How do you explain the joy of the fur on the uniform, the slobber all over the patrol car, the barking in your ear when you are trying to listen to the radio, the warmth of that furry face against yours as you drive down the road, after he has gotten the kennel gate open (again). How do you explain the comfort he gives you when walking dark streets and alleys, with your faithful partner by your side. How do you explain going call to call, having fun all the way with a best friend by your side. Some may say He Was Just a Dog, but then why would it be, when you spell dog backwards….GOD is what you see”.

GOD Bless & GOD Speed K9 Rex

Cpl. Keith VanValkenburgh (ret.)
Dearborn Heights Police (MI)

August 19, 2021

Rest In Peace K9 Rex. Your service to your community will not be forgotten. May God watch over you, your handler and the men and women of law enforcement during this difficult time.

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office

August 15, 2021

Rest in peace you sweet beautiful boy, thank you for your service you won't be forgotten❤❤

Cooper Maas

August 5, 2021

With deep sympathy, our condolences go out to Rex, his handler and to the other members of the Michigan State Police.

Lt. Robert Zak
Minnesota State Patrol - Investigative Services Section

August 4, 2021

We will remember.

Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

August 3, 2021

K9 Rex thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty. May God grant your Partner and all involved with a speedy healing.

Rudy Jones ( Retired )
Former Reserve Ofc.Cuyahoga Falls OH Police Dept.

August 1, 2021

RIP K9 Rex. Thank you for your service to the state of Michigan

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

July 29, 2021

PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR HANDLER AND OUR FAMILY OF BLUE. ANOTHER K 9 OFFICER TAKEN TO SOON. MEET YOUR FELLOW K 9 OFFICERS AT RAINBOW BRIDGE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR YOUR COMMUNITY. REST IN GODS ARMS

MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICWOMAN LINDA KEMP
NONE

July 29, 2021

Rest in Peace K9 Rex. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the handler and the Michigan State Police.

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

July 28, 2021

Rest in Peace, good and faithful servant.
God has already reserved a final resting place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and diligent watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

July 28, 2021

No words can comfort your loss but there is an angel now watching over your guys. God bless you Rex rest in peace. Thank you for your service.

Anne Hunsinger
UPOA

July 28, 2021

So sorry to hear MSP K9 Rex was killed possibly by a drunk driver. Prayer his MSP handler is home safe with his/her family.

K9's are 4 legged officers of the police force. Rex is now experiencing a beautiful, painless and safe place. He is with friends who love him. He will always be loved by those he left behind.

JoAnne Jamrog
Citizen and dog lover

July 26, 2021

Sweet boy. Thank you for your service, honor and heroism. Rest easy sweet angel.

Citizen, Leslie
Loving furbaby parent

July 26, 2021

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, in whose hands are the living and the dead; I give You thanks
for all those of Your servants who have laid down their lives in the service of their communities, counties, states, and nation - the United States of America. Grant to them Your unconditional love, mercy, the light of Your presence, and the assurance of Your peace. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, RPP, NCCA
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

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

July 26, 2021

K-9 Rex, you served the people of Michigan with determination, precision and perfection. Losing one of our own leaves the deepest cut. Something MUST be done when a K-9 officer is killed on the job, but especially when killed by a drunk driver.
God has opened His arms for you to jump into and has surrounded you with all the other K-9 officers who now enjoy heaven. May He flood your partner with peace, comfort and the knowledge that you are safe and happy. May He comfort our MSP officers who have lost a fellow Michigander and an outstanding K-9 officer.

Susan King
civilian Michigander

July 26, 2021

K-9 rex may God welcome you with open arms. Thank you for your service. I know you are in great company .

Sgt David Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

July 26, 2021

My deepest condolences to the handler, all who worked with, and loved this beautiful dog. Thank you K9 Rex for your service. Rest easy

Stephanie Stewart

July 26, 2021

Thank you for your service K9 Rex. Rest easy boy.

Correctional Officer Tamra Allen
Texas Department of Criminal Justice

July 26, 2021

RIP Rex

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 25, 2021

K-9 Officer Rex Thank you for your service. Job well done. Rest In Peace K-9 Officer Rex. Condolences to his handler (and family) and his family in blue and the community he served and protected.

Civilian Dee Beltz
Civilian

July 25, 2021

PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR HANDLER AND OUR FAMILY OF BLUE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF YOUR COMMUNITY
MEET ALL OTHER K 9 OFFICERS AT RAINBOW BRIDGE
ALL K 9 OFFICERS DO GO TO HEAVEN. REST IN GODS ARMS

MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICWOMAN LINDA KEMP
NONE

July 25, 2021

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Hero in K9 Rex. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Handler, Family and all Members of the Michigan State Police, Michigan.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

July 25, 2021

Sorry for your families loss, both blue and home. Run free over the rainbow bridge. Thoughts and prayers

Detective Tina Waymire
Clark County Sheriffs Office

July 25, 2021