A Lithuanian police dog has been given a solemn official burial ceremony in the Baltic country, complete with state border guards firing off a volley salute.
An urn with the ashes of the Belgian Shepherd named Ramzis was solemnly carried before officers and dogs from the State Border Guard Service’s canine squad during Wednesday’s ceremony in the western town of Pagegiai.
Ramzis, a 3-year-old male, was killed in action on Sept. 27, when state border officers were tracking smugglers near Russia’s Kaliningrad regional border.
The shooting has angered Lithuanians and a campaign has been launched to raise money to erect a statue to commemorate the dog.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
It seems we in America are not the only target, rest well Officer Ramzis your brothers and sisters will take the watch from here, you have done your duty.
Amen!
Amen to all hard working dogs around the world who have given us the BEST. THANK YOU FOR THE HARD WORK AND LOVE . YOU AREIN PET HEAVEN NOW, AND PLAY-ON
RIP Ramzis, your watch has ended. On Angels Wings sweet boy
I never cry but the story of this poor brave dog did it to me! He does indeed deserve a statue.Perhaps there could be an animal shelter set up for him. Anyway he’s in heaven now not having to hear guns & explosions.
Rest well