"K-9 Mac has answered his final call:" Chatham County Sheriff's Office honors K-9

Savannah Morning News

On Tuesday, more than a hundred law enforcement officers representing agencies from all around the state gathered at Savannah Pet Cemetery to say goodbye to Chatham County Sheriff’s K-9 Mac.

Sgt. Javier Valdes held a wooden box containing the cremains of his partner for the past three years as dispatch made the last call for K-9 Mac.

“All units, all departments, K-9 Mac has answered the highest call….K-9 Mac has answered the final call.”

Officers from across the Coastal Georgia area offer their condolences and support to Chatham County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Javier Valdes during an End of Watch ceremony for his partner of three years, K-9 Mac, on Nov. 29, 2022, at Savannah Pet Cemetery, 7 Salt Creek Road.

A box containing the cremains of CCSO K-9 Mac is displayed with a memorial during a reception following the End of Watch ceremony for K-9 Mac on Nov. 29, 2022.

Richard Burkhart is a visual journalist for Savannah Morning News. Contact him at rbburkhart@gannett.com.