K9 Down
'Indestructible' Minn. K-9 Euthanized
A Minnesota agency's police dog euthanized April 30 left a lasting legacy in law enforcement after enduring a stabbing, kicking, and near drowning.
Roseville Police Officer John Jorgensen used to call his German shepherd Major indestructible. Major was forced to retire from law enforcement in 2010, when a burglary suspect stabbed him several times, leaving his rear legs paralyzed.
Major's sacrifice will help the state's working police dogs. Officer Jorgensen pushed for harsher penalties for those who assault police dogs. In 2011, Gov. Mark Dayton signed new legislation that makes any assault resulting in substantial bodily harm to a police K-9 a felony, reports the Pioneer Press.
RIP Major...
God bless Major for his sacrifice! He is in a better place. I am grateful to Gov. Mark Dalton for passing the legislation because these dogs put their lives on the line every day. God bless Officer Jorgenson for his loving care I am sure he gave to Major all the days he had with him. From my heart I thank all Police officers for putting your lives on the line every day for very little reward. My father was a NYC Detective so I have the highest level of respect for you all. Thank you ,Peggie Staples
ReplyDeleteAgreed Peggie. These four legged patrolmen are as much cops as their two legged partners.
DeleteI don't know if you saw this picture of the funeral of Officer Jason Ellis. In the link you will see his K9 saying good buy to him. It gets to you.
http://acopswatch.blogspot.com/2013/06/update-to-officer-down.html
Thank you for the kind words about police....
Mike