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K-9 Arthur...Rest In Peace
Published: 2008-07-30 01:07:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 14134; Favourites: 754; Downloads: 58
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This was taken at a funeral for another K-9 officer. While focusing my camera, I just happened upon Sgt. McIntosh paying respects to his fallen K-9 partner.Related content
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Sorry for such a late reply, but, thank you so much for the kind words, the 
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This is a beautiful shot. It deserved the DD it received.
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So kind of you to say. Β Thank you so much! Β
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Gracias por hacerme sentir triste, monstruo. T.T
Buena foto.
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Thank you for the comment and the
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Yes....it really is. I'm glad you like it, though, And, thank you for the
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That is so sad. Very touching. Do you know how his partner died?
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Yes, this K-9 officer died of old age. The one who's funeral I was attending at the time that I was taking this photo, he died from something called "bloat." If you're not familiar with that, it's where their intestines get twisted after they've been having a bad attack of indigestion, or something similar to that. I'm probably not explaining it properly, but, it's as close as I can get without knowing all the proper terminology. He tried his best to get him to the vet...went lights and sirens all the way, but, it was just too late. It was such a sad funeral. The entire town, almost, showed up for it. I was very impressed by the turnout, and also the funeral, itself. Top Notch!
Thank you for the comment and the
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Old age I think is the best way to go 
No problem, very touching
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very touching picture 
i can tell they were the best partners
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Thank you! I appreciate the comment and the
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Are you a Police Officer just wondering because I am in training to be one btw what happend to his partner if you don't mind me asking.
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I'm a former Bike Patrol Officer. This K-9 Officer was shown in the photo died of natural causes. He was very old. But, the one who's funeral I was attending, died of an illness called "bloat" common in large dogs, where their bellies fill up with gas and their intestines get twisted. A true life threatening emergency needing immediate attention. I may not have it quite correct, but, that's what I've been told about the illness. I know the officer tried his best to get the dog to the vet, going lights and sirens with an escort, even, all the way to the vet's office, but, it was no use. There just was not enough time.
Thanks for your comments and the
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your welcome btw i added you as a friend on here and what police department are you in just wondering
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Thank you! That's quite an honor!
I worked for a private police department within a Children's Hospital.I was a bike patrol Sergeant, but, also worked interior duties, as well. It was a very large facility, so, we had our own little "city within our campus boundaries." I had to take a medical disability a few years ago, so, I am no longer with the department.
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where was the department at like what state or city
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Cincinnati, Ohio. We trained with The Cincinnati Police Department.
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This touches the heart so deeply......you truly captured all of the emotion through your lens....what all of us dream of doing.....
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Thank you so much for the
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THAT says so much in light of all of the wonderful comments written concerning this beautiful photo....thank you..
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Well, to be quite honest, I am just now getting to see a lot of the comments that were left. I had a very serious family emergency during the time that this was given a DD, and I didn't stay up with my messages very well, but, now that I'm going over them, I'm not really liking a conversation that seemed to have cropped up on here...
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Oh really? I'm sorry about your serious family emergency and I hope that all is well on that score. I did not read all of the comments, of course. Just the very beginning. I'm always amazed at how well people can express themselves and I feel very inadequate at being able to say all that a photo says to me. This truly did deserve a DD. I've never had that privilege yet and it may never come. We will see. But I HAD to write something on that one and what you said back spoke volumes to me! I thank you for that!
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Yeah, my mom had a near fatal medical mishap this past August from a procedure that she wasn't even necessary to begin with. She's still not well from it, and the aftermath of it all is still ongoing. The horrible part of it is, the little minor problem that started it all has yet to be fixed, but, now, they've got her so UNhealthy that that problem can't even be addressed! But, I won't bore you with all of that, I'll just let you know that it has been 7 months of pure Hell, but, the one good thing that has come out of it, is my mom and I have grown really close from this experience.
I never thought I'd ever get a DD, either. I was extremely shocked to get that one! And, especially to get it on the very day that I brought her home from the hospital! That was so cool! But, as I was going over the last of the comments last night, and was reading how those guys were having their own little battle on my page....I was getting kinda bent outta shape about it! They were getting down right rude. I shouldn't say "they," one guy in particular was being a real jerk. But...It's been months ago, now. I don't know if complaining to dA's Admin. would do any good or not. I mean, why carry on an argument on MY page?? I realize they were arguing over MY photo, but...geez! Grow up, BOYS!
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It was an amazing and very emotional event. Something I will never forget, and was honored to be a part of. It was wonderful how the whole community came together to support the officer who lost his K-9 partner. I was truly touched. There were so many tears for this dog...you just would not have believed it! I was really moved beyond belief! 
Thank you for the comment and the
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Hi
just to let you know your work has been featured here
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thanks for being an inspiration
Simon
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I just noticed this got a DD. Awesome and congrats, Mim. A very touching photo.
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YEAH! 
Thanks so much for your kind words and congratulations! I really appreciate them!
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What an awesome surprise! It's well deserved for sure!
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Melissa, a very poignant shot, there is no greater bond than that between a human and there beloved dog. whether it be a pet or a working dog. My wife and I know this from experience, having lost 2 dogs over the years to old age, it breaks the heart to lose them and leaves a void that never seems to be filled, no matter what. You have captured that feeling for me wonderfully here, and I can only say while on the one hand it evokes sad memories for me, on the other it brings back memories of so many happy times with our dogs. thank you for sharing this work with us all.
Simon
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Simon, thank you for your comments and
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Simply put...its great and so worthy of the attention it received. Bravo
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Thank you so much for saying that. I really do appreciate it. And, the
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Yikes... I don't even -like- dogs, and this got to me...
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Congrats on your DD!
This is just awesome, and I am so happy for you!
It is one deserving image! 
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How sad. My town is without a K-9 after the one we had was taken by cancer.
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rest in peace....
omigawd i think im gunna cry
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Thank you so much, Sandy! I STILL can't believe it!
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You're welcome!!
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Great shot and is well deserving of a Daily Deviation. Hope all is well with you soon.
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