OCEANSIDE, CA – A memorial service will be held Monday at Camp Pendleton for Stryker, an Oceanside police dog who was killed New Year’s Eve when a man being pursued by police jumped with him from the San Diego-Coronado Bridge.The 11:30 a.m. ceremony will take place at the Marine base on Vandegrift Boulevard between 13th and 14th streets. While it is open to the public, those attending will need a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance to enter the base. The Oceanside Police Department has received many inquiries about a memorial fund for the dog, who was a 6½-year-old Belgian Malinois, officials said.The department has a fund that supports the K-9 program. Those who want to donate can write a check to “K9 Fund” and mail it to the attention of Lt. Fred Armijo, Oceanside Police Department, 3855 Mission Ave., Oceanside CA 92054.
Stryker was the department’s most experienced police dog.
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