Meet Gunner and Officer Roosevelt Twilley. Gunner is another fine and noble German Shepherd who also happens to be a K9 Officer in the Memphis Police Department. Gunner was honored today for his bravery in the line of duty. Gunner seems like the
perfect guy for Bella Rose...both so strong and resilient...both so beautiful. However, no puppies! Bella Rose is spayed like all pets should be. However, they could just be "friends"....angels cut from the same cloth.
Memphians rallied around this fine canine when he was injured and his handler, Officer Twilley said that the support that they received from the community made all the difference. Not only did Gunner survive but he has returned to police service.
Thirty-two humans and one K-9 officer were honored Tuesday at the Memphis Police Department's annual commendation ceremony. The most-anticipated entrance took the stage on four legs.
K-9 Gunner and his handler, officer Roosevelt Twilley, responded to a call Jan. 21 to search for an armed burglar in Overton Park. The team spotted the suspect, who ran away. Gunner chased the man and knocked him down.
The suspect stabbed Gunner 10 times, but the 5-year-old German shepherd continued to hold him until Twilley arrived. Even with his injuries, Gunner went after the suspect a second time when he resisted arrest.
Gunner yawned while Birch told of his heroics. He then held up his paw to shake his partner's hand. Gunner received a combat award for his bravery and for holding a suspect despite being stabbed over ten times.
What an exception K-9 Officer.
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do you know the source of the photo of the dog in the snow with its tailed curled under and its head nestled beneath the woman's? Who took it? Where did you find it?
ReplyDeleteI originally saw it on another site. The dog was identified as one of Michael Vick's dogs who was in rehab.
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