MINEOLA, N.Y. (1010 WINS) -- A Nassau County police horse died over the weekend after being diagnosed with an intestinal tumor, authorities announced on Monday.
"It is with deep sorrow that Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and Commissioner of Police Patrick J. Ryder announce that Mounted Unit Horse Charlie passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Charlie suddenly fell ill and was immediately brought to the veterinarian for evaluation," officials said in a statement.
Charlie was diagnosed with a tumor in his intestines and was euthanized to limit his suffering, officials added.
Charlie, a quarter horse of 19 years, joined the Nassau County Police Department in 2016, after completing his training to become a Police Horse.
"Charlie’s great temperament and demeanor helped train the last 10 Nassau County Police Officers who transferred into the unit," officials said. "Charlie exhibited great bravery over his years of service during presidential visit’s, hundreds of other large details and served his community proudly. Charlie was also known as the gentle soul of the barn."
He was named after Police Officer Charles D. Cole Jr. who died from a 9-11 related illness on August 14, 2011.
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