Funeral for Fallen Texas Officers Who was ‘the Goodest of Boys’

The Texas police force mourns a heavy loss as they recently held a funeral for a fallen officer. This devoted public servant paid the ultimate price after giving his life to save the lives of many. I am, of course, referring to Azi, the 2-year-old police dog.

A Salute to Those Who Serve

The McKinney Police Department took a blow with the recent passing of Azi, a Belgian Malinois who was just two years old when he was killed in action.

They took to Facebook in a post memorializing Azi and his role in keeping the community safe.

McKinney PD also highlighted the importance of K9 units on the force by saying they play an essential role in the success of the department.

A Puppy Laid to Rest

Just who was Azi? His reputation speaks for itself, since he was just born in January of 2023 and already had a laundry list of accomplishments. Azi was deployed 62 times in a multitude of missions from patrols and burglaries to homicides, but he was most known for his keen nose in sniffing out illegal narcotics.

One notable achievement was when he located 77 grams of meth in one instance. His skills were so valuable that he assisted in other agencies across North Texas as well.

How Did Azi Die?

Azi bravely laid down his life for others when an armed gunman emerged from a hotel room, threatening the responding officers. Azi's handler, Officer Blair, then sent him to apprehend the suspect.

This was when Azi was caught in the gunfire after diverting shots taken towards officers.

Rest in peace, Azi. Your service was to the utmost for the safety of your community, and the Texas police force will remember your selfless sacrifice for countless years to come.