(Beaver,Pa.) The Beaver County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of their own today. Retired K-9 officer Ciro passed away yesterday around twelve noon. Ciro served the Beaver County Sherriff’s Department for eight years. Ciro and his partner Deputy Jim Brown won multiple awards for their service and commitment to Beaver County. He had been living with his partner since being retired. According to the Beaver County Sherriff’s Facebook Page Ciro was surrounded by his family and close law enforcement friends for a private gathering and they sent him off with an officer’s escort, led by Trooper Mike Brown and Officer Jim Brown, of Aliquippa. He was transported by his doctor and close friend, “Dr. Mike.” The Sheriff’s Department stated that If you would like to send your condolences, you can do so by leaving them on the Facebook Post announcing Ciro’s passing so his handler can see them. Or, you can mail them to the Sheriff’s Office at 810 Third Street, Beaver Pa 15009, Attn: Deputy Jim Brown.