Dear Worcester County Community,
Friday we honored and celebrated the life of K-9 Deputy Sheriff Ike, Badge MSP K-9 #3050 who has entered K-9 Heaven. Our hearts are broken and I ask you God to take good care of Ike and spread the word what a faithful and loyal protector he was to CPL Larmore, CPL Larmore’s family, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, all Law Enforcement, and to our Worcester County citizens.
Not every dog that enters K-9 Training makes the grade to become a K-9. It’s extremely difficult training, but Ike you made it. Not everyone can be a K-9 Handler, it takes a special person that can care and love a K-9 (24) hours a day, (7) days a week, CPL Larmore was the right handler for IKE.
A K-9 and its handler bond together and become best friends. CPL Larmore and Ike shared so much together their trust and love for each other.
CPL Larmore and Ike faced many assignments, some very dangerous, tracking suspects, entering a building never knowing what the outcome could be, drug searches, traffic stops and other rewarding assignments such as finding lost children or adults.
Ike you have answered your last call. Our K-9’s will continue to carry on their duties protecting us, however they will miss you Ike.
Ike never took a sick leave day.
Ike never received a pay check.
Ike never complained about the long hours he worked.
Ike never requested a day off.
Ike never asked for anything.
Ike loved his job doing what he was trained to do, protecting CPL Larmore.
Ike we could only provide you with food, and medical expenses, but Ike I want you to know how much we loved and cared about you, you were one of us, protector of the peace.
Ike God is waiting for you; also a gentle giant Deputy First Class Brian Heller lost in the line of duty in (2000) will be there for you. Ike your new assignment is taking care of Brian.
Chris, Emily and family, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office shares your sorrow and we want to thank you for providing Ike with a loving home and most of all your love for him.
God bless Ike, the Larmores, the men and women of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, our K-9’s, Law Enforcement.
I would like to especially thank the Worcester County Community for their overwhelming out pouring of support for our office and the men, women, and K-9s that dedicate their lives to serve to make our community a great place to live.
Ike (Semper Fi)
Sincerely
Reggie Mason
Worcester County Sheriff
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What a wonderful letter. God bless Ike. But, as a concerned citizen and animal lover, I haven't heard just how that beautiful dog was allowed to be placed in harms way. With all due respect, I have been cited in this county (Worcester) for not having a poop bag on my possession when walking my dog, actually questioned as to the integrity of the strength of the leash I was utilizing and warned for walking on the east side of the dune line on May 1 the day after the rules change. I have no problem with this. My loving golden retriever seems to be confused though. My point is, the loving bond between the officer and his companion notwithstanding, it is one thing to be inserted into harms way while in an uncontrollable situation but another to not to be in total control of your service dog. I am truly sorry for the loss of Ike.
ReplyDeleteSorry Gang, but was Ike's handler negligent, did the dog jump out the window without command, was the dog really that well trained, do we know what really happened?
ReplyDeleteLeave it alone. Its done. Dont add insult to injury.
ReplyDeleteit was a sorry situation but thousands of my tax dollars were invested in the dog, the training of the dog, the training of the handler, food, vet bills, vehicle modification, special uniforms for the officer, and many other things I don't know about. I am sure the officer is heart broken but procedures need to be reviewed and the outcome made public--I have already heard they want more money for the replacement dog and more money for other equipment to prevent this from happening again
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