Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

October 19, 2023

I would like to do an oil portrait of K-9 Rudy free of charge for his handler.

U.S. Citizen Tracy Klett

June 18, 2023

RIP K9 Rudy, the heavon is now yours. Thx for your service and your unconditionally love, to protect and to serve. Phil, Germany

Phil
Working with dogs.

June 9, 2023

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office offers our condolences to your department on the loss of K9 Rudy. We thank him for his service and protection. All of us, especially our K9 division, recognize the important service provided by police K9 partners, and we honor K9 Rudy's ultimate sacrifice in service to your community. Rest easy, boy.

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

June 9, 2023

K9 Rudy seemed like such a good protector who served his community well. He looked like such a happy boy and seemed really happy to serve his community. He will never be forgotten for the actions that he took that day sacrificing his life for the safety of others. I chose K9 Rudy because of the brave actions that he took that night. May he rest in peace and our deepest condolences from the Escondido Police Department.
Respectfully Cadet I.Ortega

Cadet I.Ortega
Escondido Police Department

June 6, 2023

My heart is broken for such a senseless loss. To the Riverside County and to K-9 Rudy's handler my deep and sincere condolences. Being a proud and devoted Malinois mom of 3 precious and loyal babies myself.

Sonia Vela

June 3, 2023

My heart just broke when I heard about K9 Rudy's death in the line of duty. What a great loss to his handler and his family. I know they are grieving for someone so unreplaceable.
K9 Rudy Thank you for your service to your community in keeping the bad guys off the street.
Go With Love
K9 Rudy
End of Watch: April 14, 2023

Deana Cox Hervey
Civilian Supporter
Macon, GA

May 29, 2023

Sergeant Greg Bennett, USAF Security Police and Airdogs Saber and Lobo salute K9 Rudy for his dedicated service.

Captain Greg Bennett
Veterans Affairs Police, retired

May 15, 2023

Never Forgotten My Little Brother!

Retired Sgt. D.R. Harvey #628
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Arizona

May 15, 2023

RIP K9 Rudy. Thank you for your service

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

May 15, 2023

Rest in peace Rudy as you cross the rainbow bridge.
Thank you for your service and dedication & loyalty.

Jannette Valdez-Witten

May 13, 2023

K9 Rudy, forever a hero. Carried a badge in life & wings in the afterlife. Godspeed you beautiful, perfect soul.
My heart bleeds with sorrow over your loss, to nation, community, department, partner.
Thank you, to all who carry on in your honor & footsteps

Terie Michon, Daughter of Sheriffs Deputy Norman Merkle, Double Purple Heart Recipient & Local Hero. He recently passed from Parkinsons Disease

May 9, 2023

I am sad to learn of the passing of a hero in K9 Rudy. 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 Riverside County Sheriff's Department, California.

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

May 4, 2023

On behalf of session 20, we'd like to send our deepest condolences.

Session 20
Zone 5

April 27, 2023

S.C.
K-9 handler

April 26, 2023

Rest in Peace K9 Rudy. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the handler and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

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

April 25, 2023

Rest In Peace Rudy, thank you for your service and for protecting your handler and other officers. God bless and prayers for your handler Officer Day, family and friends.

Psalm 36-5-7. Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice is like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord. How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings. Amen

Donna Valerio, Civilian

April 20, 2023

I am sad to learn of the passing of a hero in K9 Rudy. 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 Riverside County Sheriff's Department, California.

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

April 19, 2023

K9 Rudy, Once again, one of God's special agents has been taken out by evil. When will your death, and that of your K9 peers, be seen for what it is - murder. The bullet you took was meant for your team members. Your unfailing willingness to go where your partner sent you, and the courage you displayed in never hesitating, attests to your complete faithfulness. You COULD sense the danger, you COULD smell the evil, but still never hesitated or second guessed your partner's commands. Enjoy your reward now, in Heaven with your greatest fan, your Creator. Let your partner's heart know that you are at peace and rest, and that he should be so too.

Susan King
Civilian Supporter, Michigan

April 17, 2023

RIP Rudy

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

April 17, 2023

Theres a special place in heaven for you rudy. Bless you for your sacrifice.

Mike Lavino Correctional Officer (Ret.)
California Dept. of Corrections & Rehabilitation

April 17, 2023

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 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]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

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

April 16, 2023

Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!

Pedro Rodriguez; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvani
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

April 16, 2023

RIP Rudy! My first K9 had your name. God bless Rudy's handler and his family.

Sergeant Stephen Cantelli & K9 "
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

April 16, 2023

RIP Rudy, thank you for your service. You will be missed by many. God Speed HERO

Sergeant Mike Shults
Kingfisher County Sheriffs Office

April 16, 2023