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

God bleed this Brave K9

K9 Sergeant Kevin Waters
Indiana State Police

September 8, 2024

K9 Odin 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

August 28, 2024

RIP K9 Odin. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Alton

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

August 26, 2024

RIP Officer Odin. Valhalla awaits you with open gates.

Schurman Dave
None

August 26, 2024

Rest in Peace K9 Odin. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the handler and the Alton Police Department.

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

August 26, 2024

Rest in peace, sheepdog. We’ll take it from here.

Carol Rounsaville
First Responder/SDIA

August 25, 2024

RIP Odin

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

August 25, 2024

I am sad to learn of the passing of a hero in K9 Odin. 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 Alton Police Department, Illinois.

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

August 24, 2024

K9 Odin, thank you for being what the best of the best do -being a working dog. We will miss your love and service to make this world a better place.

Sgt S Willis
MDOC, MS

August 23, 2024

Lord God, 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 comrade and 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. In Christ Jesus' mighty and holy Name, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Scriptures for Support, Hope, and Comfort:

“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
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Certified Outreach Christian Chaplain Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Peace Officers - USA

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

August 23, 2024

Rest In Peace K9 Odin. You were taken far too soon. You are a very brave boy and earned your place in Heaven with all of your fellow K9s. You are forever loved and missed by your handler until you are reunited again in Heaven.

Jill Bernasek

August 23, 2024

K9 Odin, Even being a new officer, so young, you executed your duty perfectly. Someday, we will understand why God allowed your life to be extinguished so soon. But it wasn't - because you shine as a brilliant star in the heavens!
Even though the suspect lost his life, the exchange could never be even. Can you send a thought to your partner's heart that you are enjoying the company of K9 heroes who have gone before you?
May your partner, department and family know that you are where you should ultimately be - in the arms of your Creator, reaping well-deserved, overflowing rewards. Thank you for your service!

Susan King
Civilian Supporter, Michigan

August 23, 2024

Thank you for your service. Above & beyond. Rest easy.

Army Ret. Victor Roman
Retired Army

August 23, 2024

Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!

Officer Pedro Rodriguez
City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

August 23, 2024

August 3, 2024

Godspeed K9 Odin, we have your partner, department and blue line family in our hearts and prayers. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Bernadene Loemker, Director
Running 4 Heroes K9

August 23, 2024

Bernadene Loemker
Running 4 Heroes K9

August 23, 2024

Run Free Odín! Thank you for your service

SGT./K9 Wilmer Perez
RCSO NC

August 23, 2024

My condolences for your loss. Animals are like kids. There love is unconditional. Your pain with time and the favor of God will be eased. He did his job well. He is at peace.

US Navy Veteran Rafael Martínez
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August 23, 2024

Such a tragedy, what a sharp looking K9. Praying for his handler.

Trooper P Sigwald
SCHP - Ret.

August 23, 2024

Good dog Odin. Free time.

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

August 23, 2024