(Tribune News Service) — A tearful goodbye as K-9 Hurricane, the most decorated dog in U.S. history, has died. Known for his bravery, the U.S. Secret Service dog passed away nine years after retiring.

Hurricane rose to fame a decade ago when he protected then-President Barack Obama and the First Family from an intruder on Oct. 22, 2014, who had scaled the perimeter fence of the White House and

A jet-black Belgian Malinois who loved Kong toys, Hurricane shot to a measure of canine fame a decade ago through his spirited defense.