Burbank Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, November 22, 2025
Reflections for K9 Spike
Lord God of unfailing love, to those families of our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a Law Enforcement K-9 family member in the Line-of-Duty, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. Amen.
Please find Comfort, Support, and Hope from the following Scripture Verses from The Law Enforcement Officer’s Christian Standard Bible:
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4], and
“His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant!” [Matthew 25:23a]
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., MSBS, NCCA, NACM
Ordained, Independent Outreach Christian Clergy
St. Michael the Archangel Prayer Ministry
“Ministering to the Law Enforcement Community”
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers – USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department
December 4, 2025
Rest in Peace K9 Spike. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the handler and the Burbank Police Department.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
November 25, 2025
Heart breaking loss. Thank you K9 Spike for keeping your handler safe. Be at peace Good Boy!
Tracy Klett civilian
post 3646 V.F.W.
November 25, 2025
So very sorry, heartbreak for our brave working dogs is a bottomless pit. Run free, Handsome, brave boy!
Sheryl Carey (E4)
Von Kriegerherz Working Dogs
November 25, 2025
Much respect to K9 Spike. My thoughts and prayers to his handler. From one handler to another you are thought of and we will serve with our heads a little higher today as we think of you.
Corporal Chris Woods
Spearfish Police Department K9 Unit
November 25, 2025
Good boy, Spike!! Good boy!! We're proud of you!!
Investigations and Patrol Supervisor Cli
LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Department
November 25, 2025
Every person who ever wore a badge and who wears one now shares in the loss of Spike. They are our faithful partners, friend and family. On behalf of the National Police Dog Foundation our deepest sympathy. It will be our honor to honor Spike at the Fallen K9 Memorial in Washington DC in May of 2026.
Dave Ide , Secretary of the Board
National Police Dog Foundation
November 25, 2025
K9 Spike, we all start our day out thinking we know what is ahead for the day - unless you are a police officer. Only God knew that evil planned to destroy you, but instead, you were elevated to a place of supreme heroism. In spite of the tremendous loss to your partner, department and family, God wrote YOUR name on a star, and He hung it in the heavens to so that your extraordinary devotion and faithfulness would be seen forever. May He bless your partner, team and family with peace and pride!
Susan King
Civilian Supporter, Michigan
November 24, 2025
Resting with the Angels
Lieutenant (Retired) Timothy Long LBPD C
Long Beach PD CA
November 24, 2025