This One’s for Rachel Lucas
Such a sad story: A Vancouver police dog shot dead in the line of duty by a suspect who allegedly told friends he wanted to “kill a cop.” His distraught handler said at the memorial service, as reported on the TV news, “He found the bad guy, and he took a bullet that I’m certain was meant for one of those officers that was out there.”
“Dakota, thank you for being a great partner, a friend, companion, police dog,” Evans said. “Thank you for protecting my fellow officers and me. Thank you for being a warrior and thank you for dying a hero. Dakota, you were a good boy.”
It’s hard to see the police all choked up.
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R.I.P., Dakota.
Very sad.
Comment by Allen — November 6, 2007 @ 6:02 am
That’s awful.
Comment by wg — November 6, 2007 @ 8:28 am
I wonder if the criminal feels bad for hitting a dog? I suspect not, but crazy people are crazy.
What a shame to lose such an animal. What a blessing the policeman wasn’t killed.
Yes, seeing police or soldiers or firefighters crying really hits hard.
Comment by Anne — November 6, 2007 @ 9:21 am
Oh, man. I just got choked up reading that, and I didn’t even know that brave dog.
Comment by Venomous Kate — November 6, 2007 @ 12:51 pm
Well, regardless of how he feels now, I’d bet he’ll be feeling much worse after his arraignment.
Comment by wg — November 6, 2007 @ 7:39 pm
But still, he gave the greatest praise there is: “Good dog.”
Comment by Chuck — November 7, 2007 @ 5:08 pm
One or more of us may be confused: WG was speaking of the criminal. Chuck, you’re referring to the handler.
If I’m the only one confused, then carry on.
Comment by Anwyn — November 7, 2007 @ 5:13 pm