Ranger Parcells

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Ranger Parcells

Birth
Netherlands
Death
3 Oct 2005 (aged 3–4)
Tustin, Orange County, California, USA
Burial
Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA Add to Map
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Ranger was a 4-year-old Malinois, born in Holland. He served with the Long Beach Police Department for two years before being killed in the line of duty -- shot by a paroled armed robber. Ranger was shot once in the chest. He succumbed to his wound during surgery. The suspect identified only as a known gang member with an extensive criminal record was shot by police when he fired on K-9 Ranger. The suspect died at the scene.
Officer Mike Parcells was Ranger's human officer companion. Ranger spent his off duty hours at home with Officer Parcells and his family. He was a much loved member of the family who will be deeply missed. Cards and condolences can be sent to Officer Mike Parcells and K-9 Ranger c/o Long Beach K-9 Officers Association P.O. Box 17366 Long Beach CA 90807-7366.
Ranger was a 4-year-old Malinois, born in Holland. He served with the Long Beach Police Department for two years before being killed in the line of duty -- shot by a paroled armed robber. Ranger was shot once in the chest. He succumbed to his wound during surgery. The suspect identified only as a known gang member with an extensive criminal record was shot by police when he fired on K-9 Ranger. The suspect died at the scene.
Officer Mike Parcells was Ranger's human officer companion. Ranger spent his off duty hours at home with Officer Parcells and his family. He was a much loved member of the family who will be deeply missed. Cards and condolences can be sent to Officer Mike Parcells and K-9 Ranger c/o Long Beach K-9 Officers Association P.O. Box 17366 Long Beach CA 90807-7366.

Bio by: VLynn Trotter-Carter