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Latrobe K-9 officer passes away after battle with cancer

LATROBE, Pa. — Latrobe K-9 Rocky passed away after his short battle with cancer.

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The Latrobe Police K-9 Unit posted the announcement to Facebook on Wednesday.

"It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I inform you of the passing of K-9 Rocky. K-9 Rocky died peacefully at his home this morning after his short fight with cancer. He will be greatly missed by his family and community. Thank you to everyone who knew and loved Rocky and for all of the support that you have given my family and I. Until we meet again at the rainbow bridge. I love you buddy."

Rocky recently retired in September after his diagnoses.

He served as part of the K-9 unit in Latrobe for six years.

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