Officer Don Darby

Canine Officer Don Darby, 38, died on 8/13/13 from stage four glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive type of brain cancer which was diagnosed a year earlier. His police K9 “Lucky” spent many days by his bedside at the hospital giving him comfort with his family. Officer Darby was with the Glendale Heights police force for fourteen years. Officer Darby is survived by his wife Amy, two sons, Caden 8 and Andrew 5 and his K9 partner “Lucky”.

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