The City of Parsons annouces city offices in the municipal building will be closed shortly before noon tomorrow to allow staff time to attend the Memorial Service for K9 Karim.
K9 Karim was an active duty member of the Parsons Police Department when he passed away on August 21. Karim will be honored at a memorial service at noon tomorrow at the Municipal Auditorium. Wall Funeral Home is coordinating the service which will be officiated by Reverend Jennifer Dawson. The public is invited to attend. Interment of Karim will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery in a to-be-dedicated reesting space for service animals.