sheriff's deputy pays tribute to K9 officer

MAYVILLE, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputy shared a loving tribute to a very long time K9 officer.

“I knew this present day would come, most of us dwell by means of it, there’s actually books and films written about it, however when the day comes- it nonetheless hurts the identical,” Deputy Beichner mentioned. “After an distinctive life, a lifetime of service that allowed others to dwell due to his actions, my accomplice, the son earlier than my son, handed away as we speak.”

Deputy Jason Beichner turned a K9 handler with division in Mary 2011 and selected a canine that his then 7-year-old brother named Drago.

In 2017, Drago broke certainly one of his legs throughout a coaching train and after unsuccessful surgical procedures, Drago’s leg wanted to be amputated.

Drago labored with the sheriff’s division on three legs for over a 12 months.

Beichner added, “And regardless of my unimaginable unhappiness the joyful instances out weigh the darkish. I’ll miss you ceaselessly, my man.”

Drago served with the sheriff’s division for seven years, he was 12 years outdated.