St. Charles, IL – The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of K9 Rex, a decorated service dog who passed away peacefully after retiring in June 2024. Rex served alongside Sgt. Cory Khollman since 2018 and was surrounded by his handler and members of the K9 community at the time of his passing.
According to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, Rex was born in Germany in April 2016 and specialized in corrections narcotics detection. He was also certified in handler protection and building searches. Throughout his career, Rex assisted with the Corrections Response Team (CRT) and the Mobile Field Force Team, participating in numerous searches and evidence recoveries across Kane County.
Sgt. Khollman reflected on Rex’s impact, saying, “Working with Rex taught me that the strongest bonds aren’t spoken — they’re earned through trust, loyalty, and shared purpose. It was a complete honor having Rex at my side.”
The Sheriff’s Office expressed deep gratitude for Rex’s years of service, calling his legacy “unforgettable.” The department and local residents are paying tribute to the K9 who dedicated his life to protecting his community.
K9 Rex’s commitment to service and his unbreakable bond with Sgt. Khollman will continue to be honored by the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and residents who knew him.
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