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    This Video Of Police Officers Honoring A Fallen K-9 Officer Will Melt Your Heart

    Rocco, an eight-year-old German shepherd, served in the Pittsburgh Police Bureau since 2008.

    Doug Ray
    by Doug Ray

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    Rocco was a Canine Officer for the Pittsburgh Police

    Via Pittsburgh Police Bureau

    Rocco, one of several police dogs that make up the Pittsburgh Police's K-9 unit, was stabbed while aiding an arrest on January 28 and died from his injuries on January 30. You can read more about Rocco here.

    When it became clear that Rocco's situation was rapidly deteriorating, several law enforcement officers arrived at the Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center to show their support for him.

    As his body was taken out of the veterinary hospital, he was given a fitting tribute that included many of his fellow K-9 officers.

    View this video on YouTube
    youtube.com / Via WTAE

    Support for Rocco has poured out

    Via Twitter: @Animal_Friends
    Via Twitter: @GovernorCorbett
    Via Twitter: @billpeduto
    Via Twitter: @wesadeanna
    Via Twitter: @PittsburghPG

    #RIPRocco

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