How about this story:
http://news.yahoo.com/rocco-k9-police-dog-funeral-pittsburgh-194339478.html
"Friday's 45-minute memorial for Rocco, an 8-year-old German shepherd K-9 officer who was fatally stabbed while trying to apprehend a fugitive, featured a motorcade, bagpipers, barking canines and a procession of officers holding Rocco's photo, urn and a flag.According to WTAE-TV, several roads were temporarily closed for the memorial motorcade. A news helicopter hovered overhead to capture the size of the service. Pittsburgh police have yet to disclose the cost of Rocco's funeral."
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