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Maine officers salute police dog in emotional farewell (get the tissues!)
Dozens of officers gather to pay respects to Sultan, a retired K-9 with the Yarmouth Police Department who was taking his last trip.
VIDEO: http://www.pressherald.com/2015/02/13/maine-officers-salute-police-dog-in-emotional-farewell/video/
First it was one seizure, then a second and a third.
For two weeks Shane Stephenson watched as his friend’s decline took its toll.
As Yarmouth’s first police dog, Sultan chased suspects and sniffed out drugs across southern Maine, working with any department that needed him.
On Friday, dozens of police officers from around the state gathered, solemn-faced, to return the favor, say thanks, and bid their loyal colleague one last goodbye.
VIDEO: http://www.pressherald.com/2015/02/13/maine-officers-salute-police-dog-in-emotional-farewell/video/
First it was one seizure, then a second and a third.
For two weeks Shane Stephenson watched as his friend’s decline took its toll.
As Yarmouth’s first police dog, Sultan chased suspects and sniffed out drugs across southern Maine, working with any department that needed him.
On Friday, dozens of police officers from around the state gathered, solemn-faced, to return the favor, say thanks, and bid their loyal colleague one last goodbye.
THE REST:
http://www.pressherald.com/2015/02/13/maine-officers-salute-police-dog-in-emotional-farewell/
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Who's chopping onions in here? 
