Fallen K9 Sam of the Lexington County Sheriff Department is being honored with a memorial run.
On National Police K9 Day, Tuesday, Sept. 1, K9s United, a national nonprofit dedicated to advocating for and supporting law enforcement canines and their handlers, is inviting runners and walkers across the country to lace up their shoes for its seventh annual virtual Fallen K9 Memorial Run On National Police K9 Day. The nationwide event honors the 23 police K9s who lost their lives in the line of duty last year, including K9 Sam.
“Though he was early in his career when he tragically passed away after a medical emergency, he was already more than just a partner to his handler, Deputy Mack Saunders,” said Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon. “Sam was a trusted teammate and a protector. His loss is still felt by all who had the privilege of working alongside him,” the Sheriff told ColaDaily…