Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lord God of unfailing love, to those families of our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a Law Enforcement K-9 family member, Shot and Killed in the Line-of-Duty, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. Amen.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

“And ALL flesh shall see the salvation of God.” [Luke 3:6 ESV]

“For NOT ALL flesh is the same, but there is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish.” [1 Corinthians 15:39 ESV]

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” [Matthew 25:23 ESV]

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department [1974 – 1998]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

January 5, 2024

This poem was written for K9 Fargo of the Richland County Sheriff's Department in Honor of the unquestionable sacrifices K9's make in their everyday service to their partners and Agencies! Let this poem stand as a tribute to all our K9 Heroes who give the ultimate sacrifice!


“Our K9 Named Fargo"

He was just another Police dog,
I was going to have to train,
He was a beautiful “Belgian Malinois”,
And Fargo was his name.

We worked so hard together,
From sun up until Night,
His future as a Police Dog,
Became our daily plight.

This dog could do anything,
He was so easy to train,
Each day he made me so proud,
My partner “Fargo” was his name.

After months of rigorous training,
Fargo was ready for the road,
It didn’t take long to prove himself,
He was one of the best-I was told!

He hit on the drugs every time,
And tracked down the criminals too,
He did everything I ask of him,
There was nothing he wouldn’t do.

We stayed together day and night,
This dog I had to train,
He was my partner and my friend,
“Fargo” was his name!

It was the 16th of December,
With the moon and stars so bright,
When “Fargo” hit the trail of a robber,
My heart stopped when shots rang in the night!

My Partner was hit several times,
This K9 I had to train,
We cried because he didn’t make it,
My partner “Fargo” was his name!

Written by David L Bell RCSD (Retired) December 16, 2017
© Pending

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

August 3, 2022

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

MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMAN Linda Ke
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July 31, 2022

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. REST IN GODS ARMS.

MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMAN Linda Ke
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July 31, 2022

K-9 Frankie, your name describes you! Free, honest and direct - no nonsense, a free man. But how can you be described by a name? You are certainly one of the most handsome K-9s ever and one of the bravest. You were given special grace by God - looks, brains, courage, strength. You never faltered, never failed, never hesitated. Always out front, ready to serve in any way to guide and protect your partner. You sensed the imminent danger, but never stopped to think of your own safety.
Enjoy the glory and rest you deserve! You shine as a very magnificent star in the skies!

Susan King
Civilian Supporter, Michigan

July 29, 2022

I am sad to learn of the passing of a hero in K9 Frankie. 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 Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

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

July 29, 2022

RIP K9 Frankie. Thank you for your service to the state of Massachusetts

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

July 29, 2022

We honor K9 Frankie for his work, service and ultimate sacrifice protecting your community, and we send condolences to your agency for your loss.

Thank you, Frankie. Rest easy.

Liane Johnson, #53-66
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Indiana
U.S.A.

July 29, 2022

Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of god (Mt 5:9)

Civilian Miles Borror
Civilian

July 29, 2022

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

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

July 28, 2022

Da's gvd een lieve hond jonge.

Geurtie
Amsterdam city

July 28, 2022

Rest In Peace K9 Frankie. You are a true hero and have taken your rightful place in Heaven. You are forever loved and will never be forgotten.

Jill Bernasek

July 27, 2022

K-9 Trooper Frankie, Thank youu for your dedicated service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I live in Leominster and was heartbroken to hear of your loss. May you cross over the Rainbow Bridge and rest in paradise Trooper.

Civilian Supporter

Shayne M. Cooke

July 27, 2022

Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!

Police Officer at Port Authority of Alle
Port Authority of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

July 27, 2022

Rest in peace

Officer Tommy Thomason
Oklahoma National Memorial Museum Security

July 27, 2022

Godspeed Trooper Frankie

Chief LeLacheur
Beverly MA Police

July 27, 2022

Rest In Peace,

Bill D'Amico
NYC Transit

July 27, 2022

Rest in Peace, good and faithful servant.
God has already reserved a final resting place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and vigilant watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a grieving yet grateful 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 26, 2022

Til Valhalla Brother.

Patrolman Corey Salvo and K9 Akiba
Peabody Police Department

July 26, 2022

You've crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Rest easy K9 Officer Frankie. Your families will miss you forever

Civ Blue Supporter Marianne Wood
Back the Blue/Thin Blue Line/Blue Lives Matter

July 26, 2022

God bless this hero K-9. I pray his soul is running free in heaven. Albert Einstein said energy cannot be created or destroyed. I believe animals are with us in the next life. As an ex: K9 handler myself, my heart goes out to his handler and all of our extended blue family.

PO Ret. Michael Prince
City of Rochester (NY) Police Dept.

July 26, 2022

Frankie Thanks for your service!

MCS I Michael Tang
California Highway Patrol (ret)

July 26, 2022

K9 Frankie cross over the Rainbow Bridge and enjoy running and playing with the other fallen heroes who gave their lives to save officers and the public.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

July 26, 2022

Rest In Peace K-9 Frankie Thank you for your service. Condolences to all Frankie’s family.

Civilian Dee Beltz
Civilian

July 26, 2022

Frankie RIP Trooper, your service will never be forgotten ;o(

Michael Wallace
Concerned Citizen Massachusetts

July 26, 2022