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

September 10, 2024

Godspeed Max. We have your partner, department and blue line family in our hearts and prayers. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Director Bernadene Loemker
Running 4 Heroes K9

June 14, 2024

RIP K9 Max. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Denver

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

June 12, 2024

K9 Max, your extensive, incredible devotion and service to mankind needs to be celebrated. What a special category of hero your are! It was time to be called home - to enjoy the company of other K9s like yourself. May God bless your partner, department and family with peace and comfort, and pride in the priceless gift you gave, your perfect dedication to being the very best.
And, you succeeded!

Susan King
Civilian Supporter, Michigan

June 11, 2024

We just don’t deserve them.

Officer Matthew Brazeal FWPD
Fort Worth Police Department

June 6, 2024

Good dog, Max. Freetime.

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

June 6, 2024

K9 Max 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

June 6, 2024

RIP Max

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

June 1, 2024

RIP K9 Max. I do not think of you as a “Dog on two feet” — I know what you were and who you are. You are human, in all your quirkiness, and we love you still. Thank you for your service.

Army Ret. Victor Roman
Retired Army

June 1, 2024

I am sad to learn of the passing of a hero in K9 Max. 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 Regional Transportation District Transit Police Department, Colorado.

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

May 31, 2024

Rest in Peace K9 Max. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the handler and the Regional Transportation District Transit Police Department.

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

May 31, 2024

It takes a piece of my heart every time a brother/sister in blue makes the ultimate sacrifice. It’s just as painful when its a K-9 Officer. although I left my department over three decades ago, I still love each and every one of you nationwide , and Puerto Rico too.

DEO L.V. Belcher
United States Immigration & Naturalization Service

May 31, 2024

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 the 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. O Lord, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. In Christ Jesus' mighty and holy Name, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

A Scripture Verse from the Law Enforcement Officer's Bible:

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 CSB]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Christian Clergy
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

May 31, 2024

I will never forget how you instantly became anyone’s best friend as soon as they shared a bite of their snack, which you could always count on being me, as I could never say no to those sweet eyes. Fly high handsome boy, you did excellent work and will always be in our thoughts.

Officer Jessica Chaine
Littleton Police Department, Formally RTD

May 31, 2024