Memorial plans set for Jennings County police dog

The Jennings County Sheriff’s Department is making plans to remember police dog Axel with ceremonies on Friday.

Axel died earlier this month after a medical emergency. Axel served with the department for seven years, partnered with Chief Deputy Cody Low. He was an 8-year-old Dutch Shepherd and Belgian Malinois. Axel was a Medal of Valor Award recipient through the North American Police Work Dog Association and received a life-saving award for an incident where he save the life of his handler.

A memorial service will be held for Axel on Friday at Dove, Sharp and Rudicel Funeral home. His final ride will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will travel on State Road 3, to North State Street through town to the Sheriff’s office. You are invited to line the route along State Street to pay respects as his procession passes. His final radio call for service will be broadcast from the sheriff’s office at about 4:45 p.m.

After the final call, law enforcement will lead Axel to the funeral Home for a memorial service from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendance at the services will be limited to law enforcement, first responders, dispatchers, county employees and their families.

Low’s police car will be parked at the sheriff’s department in memory of his partner from 8 p.m. Friday night through 4 p.m. Monday afternoon. You will be able to drop off sympathy cards, children’s drawings, or other items to remember Axel’s service

Donations may be made in memory of Axel, through the mail or dropped off at the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office. You should include a note specifying that the donation is intended for the Jennings County K-9 Fund.