Nine-year-old from Nevada honors fallen K-9 officer by running one mile

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) – 9-year-old Theresa Ann Babcock is from Nevada and needed to make use of her footsteps to honor Pascagoula’s Ok-9 Officer Exo.

“The Ok-9′s weren’t getting as a lot assist once they die as officers had been, so I made a decision to run for the Ok-9′s,” mentioned Babcock.

Officer Exo misplaced his life within the line of obligation in June whereas defending his handler, so Babcock ran one mile in remembrance of him and his sacrifice.

“It’s vital as a result of they’re principally like officers. They only have 4 legs and their furry companionships,” mentioned Babcock.

Babcock’s “Working 4 Heroes – K9s” web page is devoted to honoring fallen Ok-9 officers throughout the nation.

She inhaled and exhaled across the observe whereas carrying the big Ok-9 flag on her again

Babcock mentioned they gave that very same flag to Exo’s handler, James Prisock, together with a written be aware.

“It was not small flag. It’s a really massive flag this nine-year-old carried whereas working a mile. It’s astonishing,” mentioned Prisock.

Prisock mentioned Exo was the sort of canine who knew when it was time to get to enterprise, and when to convey smiles as effectively.

“Not solely did I exploit Exo for locating medicine or apprehending unhealthy guys, we went to colleges. The youngsters beloved the methods that he would do, simply the grins on their faces and bringing the neighborhood collectively was superb,” mentioned Prisock.

Prisock mentioned the lack of his K9 was sudden, however he’s grateful Exo saved his life.

“It was the toughest day of my legislation enforcement profession, one of many hardest of my whole life,” mentioned Prisock.

Nevertheless, he mentioned the ocean of assist from strangers helps him cope.

“From Ohio, Washington, Arizona, simply from everywhere in the nation. Not solely from police departments however particular person individuals which were reaching out and sending issues is vastly appreciated,” mentioned Prisock.

To date, Babcock has ran 20 miles this 12 months for 20 fallen Ok-9 officers.

Subsequent, she’ll head to Texas on Friday for an additional run.

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