article_snippet.sent: An 11-year-old retired K-9 officer took An 11-year-old retired K-9 officer last ride in a squad car in a heartwarming farewell held by fellow officers and residents celebrating An 11-year-old retired K-9 officer time on the force.
article_snippet.sent: The tribute for the police dog, who worked with the Ridgefield Police Department for eight years as a K-9 officer, began around 4.45pm and ended at the Ridgefield Veterinary Hospital.
article_snippet.sent: He was a fellow officer and friend.
article_snippet.sent: During a grand procession in Connecticut, residents of Ridgefield lined the streets as residents of Ridgefield watched the cop cars drive by through the streets of the town.
article_snippet.sent: Officers from the department and police departments across the state came to pay Officers from the department and police departments across the state tributes .
article_snippet.sent: The vehicles traveled from the police headquarter and ended at the veterinary hospital.
article_snippet.sent: A flag was waved at half staff next to a draped black cloth at the department (pictured above)
article_snippet.sent: Ridgefield Police Department officers said: 'You will be dearly missed but never forgotten' '
article_snippet.sent: You wore the Ridgefield Police badge with Respect, Pride and Dignity. '