CBP detector dog steps in for only canine lost on 9/11

CBP personnel inspired by Sirius’s story suggested this tribute.

“CBP considers it a privilege to have one of our working explosive detector dogs named after the Port Authority K-9 that perished in the World Trade Center tragedy.”

Acting CBP Commissioner Deborah Spero said “The Port Authority, Sgt. Lim and the citizens of the New York area experienced great loss on 9/11. This small gesture is intended as a tribute to our shared determination to remember, and to prevent future tragedy.”

A promise kept -

When Lim left Sirius behind that fateful day, he promised to come back for him.

It wasn’t until four months later that the debris was cleared enough to reach the kennel. Lim was there and carried the remains out to a waiting police truck, to a full police honors. The work trucks and workers in the area went silent.

“Sirius was more than just a dog and partner to me, he was a friend and member of my family,” said Sgt. Lim.

“Along with thousands of others at the World Trade Center he lost his life and I am deeply moved that he is being honored in a way that continues to recognize the important work of a K-9 explosive detection dog.”

Sirius’s story caught the imagination of many around the world. The British Embassy awarded him the Victoria Cross for bravery. A first grade class in Illinois took up a collection for an oak memorial box to hold the flag that draped his casket.

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