The Gainesville Police Department is faced with a somber moment as they bid farewell to one of their own; retired K9 officer Rex has crossed the rainbow bridge, as confirmed this week. Rex, whose career in law enforcement concluded with a chapter of tranquility and companionship alongside his handler and their family, was 11 years old, a detail shared by the department in their announcement.
Rex was a figure of fidelity and service, having dedicated a significant portion of his life to public duty before settling into retirement, according to FOX 5 Atlanta, the late K9’s days post-service were characterized by adventure and close-knit moments with his handler, who was not only his partner in the line of duty but his best friend, the adventures and time spent were those of a bond between siblings, where the line of duty blurred into the horizon of kinship…