Fallen K-9s Honored By Pinellas Sheriff, Police

PALM HARBOR, FL — The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit recently hosted its annual K-9 Memorial Service at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens Pet Cemetery, 1750 Curlew Road in Palm Harbor.

During the service, the K-9 unit honored retired canines that died. There are more than 60 dogs that interred at the Memory Gardens. At this year's memorial service, four Pinellas County Sheriff's Office canines were added to the memorial.

• Pinellas County Sheriff's Office canine "Chuck" survived by his handler, Captain Randy Corlett.
• Pinellas County Sheriff's Office canine "Odin" survived by his handler, Sergeant Claudio Dimundo.
• Pinellas County Sheriff's Office canine "Jager" survived by his handler, Corporal Paul Martin.
• Pinellas County Sheriff's Office canine "Jak" survived by his handler, Deputy Steve Elrod.

The Pinellas Park Police Department and the Clearwater Police Department also honored several canines.

The services were attended by current and former K-9 handlers and their canine partners.