Florida K-9 training pioneer Bob Gailey leaves legacy of dog knowledge
DELAND — Dementia wiped out Robert Gailey’s memory and took his life on Easter Sunday. There were, though, moments of clarity in the 82-year-old’s final days. They surfaced during visits from K-9 police officers from agencies across the area. People came from all over to honor Gailey and say farewell before he died. Gailey, known to many as "Big Bob," was a longtime force in police dog training, police dog handler training, and a pioneer in Central Florida's dog community. Among the visitors were J.R. Johnson, a retired Volusia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Deputy, and Deputy Michael W...
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