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Connersville police honor fallen K-9 officer with funeral procession through town

K-9 officer Leo passed away Dec. 6, 2023, and was laid to rest the next day following a funeral procession through Connersville.

CONNERSVILLE, Ind. — The Connersville Police Department has lost a valued member of the force. 

In a Facebook post, the Connersville PD announced K-9 officer Leo passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 6. He leaves behind his partner, Lt. Perry and his family.

On Thursday, the Connersville PD held a "Final Ride" processional that began at the Connersville Veterinary Clinic and proceeded through town before ending in Hanson Meadows. 

The processional made a brief pause at the Connersville Police Department where the final radio call honored Leo's memory. 

Members of the community were encouraged to line the processional route to pay their respects to the fallen K-9 officer.

There will be a “Final Ride” procession for K9 Leo tomorrow, Thursday December 7th, 2023 at 11:30 AM. The route will be...

Posted by Connersville Police Department, IN on Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Posted by Connersville Police Department, IN on Thursday, December 7, 2023

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