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Washington County honors K9 Aspen in retirement tribute
Summary
Commissioners honored Precinct 4 K9 Aspen with an end‑of‑watch recognition on Dec. 30, 2025. Handlers and county staff gathered for a brief tribute and a group photograph on the courthouse steps.
At the opening of the Dec. 30 court session, the Washington County Commissioners Court recognized Precinct 4 constable K9 Aspen for his service. Speaker 6 read a tribute noting Aspen’s “loyalty, bravery, and unwavering service” to the citizens of Washington County and announced Aspen’s end of watch.
Speaker 6 said the K9 answered every call and asked attendees to "Rest easy, K9 Aspen. You are relieved of duty. You will never be forgotten." The court recessed briefly for a group photograph of handlers and service animals and then reconvened for the regular agenda.
The recognition was presented as a ceremonial acknowledgment of service; no formal action or funding decision was associated with the item.
