ROCKWOOD, Tenn. — The Rockwood Police Department is mourning after one of its beloved partners, K-9 Odin, died suddenly.
Odin unexpectedly died on July 5 a few months before his fifth birthday, according to police.
His handler, K-9 Officer Charles Haubrich, said the two became partners on June 1, 2019, when he picked him up from a North Carolina kennel.
Through his service, Haubrich said Odin served with pride and courage -- helping police and other local law enforcement with drug searches. Odin also helped put on K-9 demonstrations for schools and organizations in the community.
"K-9 Odin was more than just my partner he was my best friend, my eyes, ears, and nose out on the street and did whatever asked of him. Never complaining, nor seeming to want to rest," Haubrich said. "Rest in Peace Buddy, job well done. We all have it from here and someday I will see you on the other side of that rainbow bridge."
The department held a memorial service for Odin on Saturday at Evans Mortuary.