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Farewell
K9 Joeri
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On June 27, 2005 the
NCPD K9 Team sadly gathered with Cpl. Blair as K9 Joeri accepted his
last tour of duty in heaven after doctors found a large inoperable
tumor. Chaplain Dewey with Costal Crisis Chaplaincy prayed with the team
as doctors gave K9 Joeri a peaceful passing to be with God in
Heaven.
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K9 Joeri started his
Service with the NCPD K9 Team in December of 1997 and he retired August
12, 2004. Joeri had an active career assisting with the arrest of
countless dangerous criminals, locating countless quantities of illegal
drugs, protecting Cpl. Blair and keeping the citizens of N. Charleston
safe. Joeri was affectionately called "Squirt" by the
members of the K9 Team. He was the quintessential Police Dog
who enjoyed the loving attention from citizens at demos and schools, but
quickly went into action when duty called to protect and serve. Even
when Cpl. Blair was deployed for Military duty, Joeri faithfully waited
for his master to come home to resume patrol on the streets. |
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Even after his
retirement, Joeri still made visits to the office (much to the delight
of everyone) to say hello. We have lost much more than a police
dog; we've lost a fellow officer who wore his badge proudly. Everyone on
the NCPD K9 Team, N. Charleston Police Department and the City of N.
Charleston will miss him dearly and our thoughts and prayers go to Cpl.
Blair, Joeri's partner and best friend his entire career. Yet behind the tearful eyes we all know Joeri is with God
guarding the gates of heaven.
Farewell Old Friend, we're
going to miss you |
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