Orange Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Saturday, July 19, 2014
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K9 Major was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle as his handler assisted a disabled motorist on Route 34, near Sodom Lane.
Major had graduated from the Connecticut State Police 166th Patrol Dog Class one month prior to being struck.
Bio
- Breed Unknown Breed
- Gender Male
- Age 2
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Weapon Automobile; Commercial
Most Recent Reflection
View all 31 ReflectionsGo, run free and play because you were a good and faithful servant here on earth. My thoughts and prayers are with your handler and their family as I am sure they loved you deeply. I love the picture posted here with your handler. You can tell from the picture that you were a proud officer. Thank you for your service. God Bless and Godspeed sweet Major.
Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LE SUPPORTER
October 6, 2014
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