K-9 Officer Laykos Obituary (2004

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of K-9 Police Officer Laykos K-9 Police Officer Laykos entered this life on December 31, 2004 in the Netherlands. He was trained and listened to his commands in Dutch. Laykos was shipped to the United States in October of 2008 to Vohne Liche Kennels in Peru, Indiana. The Madison Police Department purchased him in January of 2009. Officer Laykos and Captain Rick Mundt graduated from Vohne Liche Kennels on February 13, 2009. They began their first shift together on February 15, 2009. During his career, Officer Laykos responded to approximately 690 calls for service, where he assisted in 130 criminal arrests, mostly drug related. Together, Officer Laykos and Captain Mundt trained for 806 hours in their 4 and a half year career together. Officer Laykos was partly responsible for taking over four pounds of illegal drugs off the streets in his career. On July 30, Officer Laykos was taken to Louisville to undergo a blood transfusion where doctors discovered two masses on his spleen. Laykos passed away at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. VISITATION Friends may call Thursday from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM and from until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive Madison, Indiana. FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SERVICE The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 128 will conduct services at 6:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison by Chaplain J.D. Traylor MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to K-9 Unit at the Madison Police Department. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of K-9 Officer Laykos, please click here to visit our sympathy store.