El Cerrito, California
Darryl Tsujimoto Darryl Tsujimoto passed unexpectedly on Monday, May 1 while on duty at the age of 41. Darryl was a San Francisco police officer for 15 years and had been at the helm of the department's canine unit since April 1999. He served at the Northern, Mission, Bayview and Park stations,...
Read MoreTo this day I tell others about you. You taught me how to think like a dog. Easy for you since I know you had canine DNA. You didn't know him, but he was my second K9, Zorba. Typical Mal and best boy. He passed 14 years to the day after you. May 1st is a day I will never forget. Aloha Brother and God bless.
John Tanabe
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I never knew Darryl Sonia, but I know how much you miss him and love him. My thoughts are with you and his family.
Fel Cruz
May 03, 2007 | Alameda, CA
Darryl was a wonderful man. Sonia, my heart aches for you and the loss you must feel.
Laurie Stoerkel
June 13, 2006 | Oakland, CA
It is hard to find the words to express how deeply saddened Dana and I are by Darryl's passing. The shock and disbelief are overpowering.
Darryl was the "Godfather" of my former partner Harry. The few times I had the opportunity to train with Darryl felt more like playing than training. Darryl really understood the relationship between dogs and their handlers and trained to foster that relationship. He really spoke to the true nature of what the K9 team is all...
Aaron Hardy
May 11, 2006 | Alameda PD, CA
To Sonia, Mr. and Mrs. Tsujimoto and the Tsujimoto family,
I met Darryl just over two years ago. I was fresh out of K9 school and had no idea what I was doing. A year later, Darryl conducted my annual certification. My successfull completion was due in large part to his patience and guidance.
Before my transfer to Sacramento in February, I worked and trained with Darryl in San Francisco. The last time was in early February when he called to meet me for coffee. I had...
John Tanabe
May 09, 2006 | Sacramento, CA
I remember the first day we met, we started talking about dogs and hit it off. You have been a great friend and a true inspiration to those that new you. I will miss the fishing trips and road trips, and showing off our new gadgets. I still cant believe your gone..I will miss you dearly friend..
Joe G
May 08, 2006 | Alameda, CA
On behalf of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association, I would like to express our deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Sergeant Darryl Tsujimoto. Darryl, you may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. Rest in peace blue angel and thank you for your service.
James A. Cortina
Director
Connecticut Police Work Dog Assoc.
May 05, 2006 | CT
