K9 Shadow
The family of Capt. White regretfully announces the passing of a friend and faithful partner.
K-9 Shadow, who was retired in August of 2002, passed away May 28, 2005 after a long struggle with Leukemia.
During his 6-year career with the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office, Shadow was credited with over 100 drug finds
totaling a street value of over two million dollars and numerous criminal apprehensions.
One of his most memorable finds
was during a traffic stop on Interstate-40 that resulted
in the seizure of over two hundred thousand dollars
worth of cocaine. Those that knew Shadow recall him
being fearless yet loyal and feisty yet loving. Even
with his loving heart, Shadow was quick to lay his
life on the line in the protection of Capt. White
if it was needed.
This attribute was very apparent
when the team tracked an armed robbery suspect through
a mile and a half of swamps - the track ended in a struggle. Shadow's actions that night not only possibly
saved the life of his handler, but also the suspect, who appeared to be trying to attempt suicide. The passing of
Shadow is a great loss to the community of Lonoke County and
he will be forever missed.
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