In a heartfelt tribute to a beloved four-legged hero, the Knoxville Police Department's Search and Rescue team has honored the memory of one of their own. SAR K-9 Barnabas, whose exemplary service stretched over a remarkable 12 years, was commemorated with a custom-made memorial. This touching gesture offered solace to Barnabas's handler, Candy Stooksbury, and was shared in a social media post by the Knoxville Police Department.
Crowned with achievements, Barnabas's career has been nothing short of remarkable, providing critical assistance in a slew of search, rescue, and recovery missions. The impact of his loss extends throughout the SAR community, where his dedication to duty has set a lofty standard.
"Earlier this morning, our Search and Rescue team presented handler Candy Stooksbury with a custom-made memorial in honor of SAR K-9 Barnabas, who passed away in October 2024," the Knoxville Police Department stated. "We are deeply indebted to Barnabas and will miss him greatly," they added in their post.
