Quincy Police Dog Major Laid To Rest
MIDDLEBORO (CBS) – A Quincy police dog got a hero's send-off Wednesday after he died from a medical emergency over the weekend.
"He was a great partner; he was a great friend," said Major's partner K9 Officer Ken Wood. "He never complained about what I put on the radio, loved all the music I did, listened to everything I'd say."
A memorial service was held this afternoon for Canine Major, who passed away from a medical incident on Saturday,...
Posted by Quincy Police Department on Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Major was laid to rest while his family mourned. Dog officers from across eastern Massachusetts came to pay their respects. To them, a K9 partner is more than a dog who finds drugs or explosives. These partners are together almost 24-7 and they become family.
For the Wood family, Major was the perfect dog and provided protection for the family and comfort for their autistic son.
"He was like a service dog to Jack," said Sarah Wood. "If Jack was upset, he would go in and get on the bed and let Jack play with his ears."
"If I knew he was in the house, the family was protected," Officer Wood said. "He was very protective of them and loved them very much."
A new dog is planned for Officer Wood.