The bond between an officer and their K9 is strong.

Recently, the High Drive K9 training facility in Greenville, South Carolina wrote a touching tribute to Officer Broes, who passed away due to cancer. It is clear how much the loss has impacted those who knew Broes.

“What a sudden and unexpected heart break. At only age 7 1/2, My partner and family, K9 Broes passed away due to cancer,” the tribute post begins.

“Within 2 months of getting diagnosed, Broes passed away at home in my arms Nov. 15 at 2130 hours. I will never forget this time, held him as he slipped away to heaven.”

“I’m truly heartbroken. I’ve been trying to find the strength to post something just to let everyone who knew him know that he is gone. What a devastating thing we are going through.”

Broes was a tremendous K9 officer.

The tribute post continued to say that not only was Broes a tremendous officer, he was also a great companion. The sudden loss has had a devastating impact on the officer who spent so much time with him.

“He was super special in many ways and above all that my best friend and protector on the road and at home. K9 Broes worked at Coral Springs Police Department (FL) and kicked ass in everything he did. He was my rock and we were awesome together. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me and I will get back to each of you shortly, it just sucks right now and I’m def feeling the loss.”

“Most importantly…K9 Broes, I love you, your family loves you and thank you for being a huge part of my life, our life. Thank you for all you hard work, commitment, intensity, focus and badass attitude on the streets. You were always reliable and feared nothing.”

The most reliable K9

German shepherds are a unique breed of dog. Easy to train, loyal, and brave. Perhaps that is the reason why we so often grow very attached to them. We know they are there for us, and we miss them tremendously when they are gone. We know how much we mean to them and they mean just as much to us. The heartbreak is evident as the tribute post continued.

“You were always reliable and feared nothing. I will never forget one of your last Street Bite. An armed Homicide suspect fled on foot during a SWAT takedown. He was just not fast enough or brave enough compared to you Broes! You won and ate the POS! It was a huge personal success due to the closeness of the incident . Broes I know the victims family will forever be great-full for your courage and helping them all have closure.”

RIP K9 Broes July 7, 2014 – Nov 15, 2021.

Dealing with the loss of a dog you’ve developed a deep emotional bond with is unfortunately very difficult. It’s something all animal lovers will go through at some point. Sometimes it’s best to try and focus on all the good times you had together and the love you had for one another. Your time with them was special, for you and for them.

“Broes…thank you so much, your family misses you so much. My love for you will never be broken and you will never be forgotten. Thank you for making me a better person and for teaching me what Life’s Importance Really is. We love you Forever”

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Source: High Drive K-9/K9s United