FRAMINGHAM, MASS. (WHDH) – State police have devoted a brand new memorial at Basic Headquarters in honor of Okay-9 Frankie.
A 9-year veteran of the State Police and member of the Particular Tactical Operations Staff, Okay-9 Frankie was killed within the line of responsibility throughout a 2022 hostile occasion response in Fitchburg. The incident perpetually modified the course of his life, his handler, household, family members, and colleagues on the State Police.
“This memorial supplies an necessary, devoted area to rejoice the lifetime of Okay-9 Frankie and replicate on the big contributions of Okay-9s and their handlers to the mission of the State Police,” stated Col. Geoffrey Noble. “I wish to thank those that made this particular challenge a actuality. Its presence on our Framingham campus fulfills our collective promise to recollect and honoring the fallen heroes amongst us – each within the quick aftermath of a tragedy and within the years that comply with to make sure we always remember their service.”
Positioned prominently to the left of the primary entrance to Basic Headquarters, the everlasting memorial pays tribute to Frankie’s 9 years of service on the Massachusetts State Police. Utilizing photos and movies of Okay-9 Frankie all through his profession, expert artisans in Utah crafted the life-size bronze determine standing atop a granite base. The challenge was totally funded by an nameless donor by way of the State Police Affiliation of Massachusetts’ Benevolent Fund.
In the middle of their partnership, Okay-9 Frankie and his handler, Sergeant David Stucenski, achieved nice issues. They earned a number of recognitions, together with the George L. Hanna Medal of Valor, the State Police Medal of Benefit, and several other awards from america Police Canine Affiliation for proof restoration, agility, and different regulation enforcement abilities.
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