Watch: North Carolina Sheriff's K-9 Remembered As A ‘Social Butterfly' After Being Killed In The Line Of Duty
Santos was a good boy.” The K-9, who was shot and killed while on duty in May, was remembered fondly by his handler and others Wednesday during an emotional memorial service in Raleigh. Bagpipes droned as a wall of Wake County Sheriff’s Officers, including the German shepherd’s handler and companion, dressed in black in a processional into the Kerr Scott Building at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. Officers from around the county gathered to honor their fallen, four-legged friend. K-9 Officer Maria Fuentes, Santos’ handler, gave a tearful eulogy of her beloved dog, referring to him as a “social butterfly.” She spoke fondly of memories of Santos playfully running through her yard, playing with her nieces and nephews. Fuentes frequently paused to collect herself as she became increasingly emotional. “In the blink of an eye, my heart was broken instantly,” Fuentes said. “Santos had crossed over the rainbow bridge.” Sergeant Jason Bordeaux, head of the K-9 unit, remembered Santos as a successful and good working dog and talked about the relationship between handlers and their partners.
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
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