Out in the rural part of Gwinnett County off Harbins Road in Dacula sits a Pet Cemetery. Within this cemetery, nestled between rows of spruce trees is the final resting place for many of the local police dogs.  We call it the Garden of Honor.

With the flags blowing above your head, and their markers at your feet, you can't help but feel you're walking on sacred ground littered with the spirits of the four-legged heroes.  Most of these incredible animals died from old age, some from injuries, others from illness, some in the line of duty, one at the disgraceful hands of it’s very own department. 

I have two partners in that garden, K-9 Cisco and K-9 Gor-don.  What a fine tribute to animals who's greatest reward was to be by my side.

Stop by and visit the garden some time.  But remember, tread lightly, for in that garden rest my heroes.

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Unable to walk, or stand on his own, my daughter gives Cisco one last hug.   The hardest part was telling my children that Cisco would not be coming home.

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June 10, 2005 Lawrenceville Police lower their flag to honor K-9 Cisco.  The department treated him as one of their own.

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With a kiss on the muzzle, a pat on the head and the words “I love you, Old Dog”, my Cisco was off to Doggy Heaven.

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A final fairwell to a very dear and special friend.

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K-9 Gor-don - Police Dog and Best Friend.  He made us very proud.

 

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From left to right - K-9 Cisco, K-9 Gor-don, and K-9 Avar