UPDATE JULY 15TH
Funeral services have been announced for K-9 officer, Archer.
According to Madison County Undersheriff, Chris Andrews service will take place July 18th at Madison County High School gym, located at 2649 West US Highway 90.
July 18th at the Madison County High School gym.
2649 US-90, Madison, FL 32340
Service starts 10:30am.
UPDATE 3:40 P.M.
- Neighbors and law enforcement came to pay their respects to K9 Archer.
- Law Enforcement honored him by hanging an American flag over U.S. 90 and sounding their sirens.
- Watch the video to hear neighbor's condolences.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT
K9 Archer is now home in the Madison County Neighborhood. I'm Ashley Engle your neighborhood reporter. Neighbors came to pay their respects to K9 archer at his escort Thursday morning. Remembering what he has done for this neighborhood and his fellow deputy's.
"I was very sadden"
A Deputy, a protector and, a friend.
A couple characteristics neighbors like Cindy Poire remember about K9 archer.
"They are an officer. They hung down the bad guys which is what they've been trained to do."
K9 Archer was escorted back home after giving his life, to serve and protect his neighborhood.
K9 Archer died from a heat episode after being involved in a pursuit July 5th.
Thursday morning, neighbors came to pay their respects to remember his service.
Madison County's Sheriff David Harper says K9 Archer was a beloved protector.
"I’d like to thank our community and communities across the state and across this country for the love and support we've been shown during this difficult time."
A community that will never forget K9 Archer and a community who is forever grateful for his service.
"I believe that all of our K9 are real officers, and they deserve the respect and deserve the notoriety of all law enforcement."
Madison county sheriff's office says they are finalizing funeral arrangements for K9 Archer. I will let you know once that information is released.
UPDATE 10:55 A.M.
Neighborhood reporter, Ashley Engle, is standing by waiting for K9 Archer's escort in Madison County. Watch her Instagram reel of the somber scene below.
- Neighbors in Madison County have the opportunity to pay their respects to a fallen K9 officer Thursday morning.
- K9 Archer will be escorted back to Madison County, and neighbors are invited to participate in a salute along the route.
- Read the news release from the Madison County Sheriff's Office below to see when and where they'll be.
MCSO NEWS RELEASE:
Sheriff David Harper reports that a host of Madison County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are enroute this morning to pick up K-9 Archer and escort him back to Madison County. The anticipated time of their return is between 10:40 and 11:00 a.m.
For those in the community that may wish to welcome his return with a salute from roadside, the route of travel is from I-10 to SR 53 to US 90 West and ending at the Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office is finalizing Archer’s memorial service with full honors and will publish that information when all arrangements have been completed. On behalf of Sheriff Harper and the entire Madison County Sheriff’s Office, we thank you for the continued outpouring of love and support received during this time.
