Maryland State Police Sgt. Eric Fogle holds his new partner, Sarah. The 12-week-old bloodhound was donated by Blackrock Kennels in Reisterstown after Fogle’s 8-year-old bloodhound, Christopher, died recently of cancer.
Last year, Maryland State Police Sgt. Eric Fogle helped spearhead the search for Sarah Foxwell, an 11-year-old girl reported missing from her Salisbury home Dec. 22.
Sarah was found dead Christmas Day.
Mourning his own loss this month when Christopher, his 8-year-old bloodhound, died of cancer, Fogle wasn't without a canine partner for long.
Wes King of Blackrock Kennels in Reisterstown donated a dog to follow in Christopher's footsteps within days.
Fogle named his new partner Sarah, in memory of the slain Salisbury child. Police bloodhounds are often named for murdered children, he said.
Christopher was named in remembrance of Christopher Ausherman Jr., a 9-year-old Frederick boy murdered by Elmer Spencer Jr. on Nov. 19, 2000, just days after the serial pedophile was released from prison. Spencer later died in prison after he was convicted in Christopher's death.
A registered sex offender charged in Sarah's death is awaiting trial.
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What a wonderful thing that Wes King did for Sgt. Fogle and what a wonderful tribute to Sarah.
ReplyDeleteSarah will always be in our hearts and minds.
ReplyDeleteThat is very nice. Very touching story.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. May puppy Sarah live long and honor her namesake's memory.
ReplyDeleteExcuse me. I think I'm going to go cry now. Rest well, angel, and guide this pup. And give some love to this new dog, Christopher, in heaven joining you for its wonderful service.
Sgt. Fogle, may God bless you all your days. Now, about that cry...