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Police K-9 Memorial Page
This is a memorial page dedicated to our Police K-9's and
service dogs that have passed on. These are dogs we have
worked personally on the street or trained with over the years
in our careers/ business. These are also our handlers'
partners. When our police dogs leave our business, they have
a new family and job and they become part of a new team and
there are years of memories of working together on the
streets risking their lives to protect citizens. There is a bond
with a police k-9 or military working dog that is very strong.
We are not diminishing the bond of the normal citizen owner
relationship because we know that is a strong bond also. We
just want to give tribute to the working service dog and the
handler. It is rare to say and those of us that can say a dog
saved our lives will always be in debt to that specific dog and
the dog as a species. Our dogs taught us more than we taught
them while they were here with us and it is the least we can to
do to show both our police k-9 handlers and our dogs our
appreciation. In each picture of each dog you see, there are
countless hours of training and fond memories. Each dog is
an individual personality. We know each dog and handler by
name and each K-9 team has and will have their own story.
Bill Jenkins.
service dogs that have passed on. These are dogs we have
worked personally on the street or trained with over the years
in our careers/ business. These are also our handlers'
partners. When our police dogs leave our business, they have
a new family and job and they become part of a new team and
there are years of memories of working together on the
streets risking their lives to protect citizens. There is a bond
with a police k-9 or military working dog that is very strong.
We are not diminishing the bond of the normal citizen owner
relationship because we know that is a strong bond also. We
just want to give tribute to the working service dog and the
handler. It is rare to say and those of us that can say a dog
saved our lives will always be in debt to that specific dog and
the dog as a species. Our dogs taught us more than we taught
them while they were here with us and it is the least we can to
do to show both our police k-9 handlers and our dogs our
appreciation. In each picture of each dog you see, there are
countless hours of training and fond memories. Each dog is
an individual personality. We know each dog and handler by
name and each K-9 team has and will have their own story.
Bill Jenkins.
Bill Jenkins with SG SCHH3 PD-1 Flipper
aus Wattenscheid.
Click on photo to see a picture gallery of
Flipper
aus Wattenscheid.
Click on photo to see a picture gallery of
Flipper
RAINBOW BRIDGE STORY: Just this side of heaven is a place
called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here,
that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of
our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of
food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All
the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor;
those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just
as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they
each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly
stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager
body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the
green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally
meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the
beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your
pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
Link: Rainbow Bridge in Poem Form
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Caro and Oaklie- Left.
Alvin and Caro- Right
David and Oaklie- Below
Alvin and Caro- Right
David and Oaklie- Below
Lt. Gimes and Shawnee
Sheila
Idol Ant Mir
Brek
Brando
Police K-9 10 Commandments Re-Written By Bill Jenkins.
1.My life is likely to last 7 to 12 years. Any separation from you will be painful.
Remember if I am not with you on scene, then we cannot make a difference.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me. If you do not train with me,
do not expect me to understand what you want and be perfect.
3. Place your trust in me always, even when in doubt. It is crucial for our
well-being. I trust you and my life is in your hands also.
4. Don't be angry with me for long and do not lock me up as punishment...You
have your family, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.
5. Talk to me often, if I do not understand your words, I do understand your
tone of voice when speaking to me. I know you are there for me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it...this may come to
haunt you.
7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and
yet, I choose not to bite you. Someday through your own frustration you may
push me to it. Understand, it was your fault. There is a difference between
correction and abuse. Only one do I choose to tolerate.
8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, ask yourself if something
might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in
the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak, or maybe there is an
environmental affect or psychological. Also, I may not trust you or believe in
you...we may not be a team and therefore I will not work for you.
9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old. We both
have earned retirement, do not forsake me. Train and play with me still.
10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't
bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you
are there, because I love you so. I will clear the trail for you like so many times
before and you know that your journey will be safe. Remember me and tell our
stories to your buddies about what we had accomplished as a team.
Gino
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