On Wednesday, July 31, LCC K-9 Police Ministry teams were joined by LCC Kare-9 Military Ministry and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams at the visitation for Officer Jose Leos of the Skokie (Illinois) Police Department. Jose was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
 
Officer Leos was a dedicated law enforcement officer, who received numerous commendations for outstanding police work during his 13 years at Skokie PD. He was recently diagnosed with cancer, so his passing was a shock to all. He is survived by his wife and two children.
 
The following were honored to offer comfort to his family and friends:

LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dogs: Charity (Brookfield Lutheran - Brookfield, Wisconsin), Julia (King of Glory - Elgin, Illinois), and Nigel (LCC Staff); LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs: Brandy (LCC Squad) and Myra (St. Andrews - Park Ridge, Illinois); LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs: Chloe (Lord of Life - Elburn, Illinois), Eunice  (LCC Staff), and Susie  (St. Peter - Arlington Heights, Illinois).

On Wednesday, July 24, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior - Dixon, Illinois) visited the Barrington (Illinois) Police Department to meet the area police officers and first responders, who were attending a training course to learn ways to maintain overall wellness since they perform such difficult and challenging work.
 
Shiloh's handler told them about the LCC K-9 Police Ministry, thanked them for their service, and let them know that they are in our prayers.

On Saturday, July 20, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Dinah (Trinity - Auburn, Illinois) attended a dedication ceremony at the Illinois State Police Memorial in Springfield, Illinois.
 
The name of Trooper Brooke Jones-Story was added to the memorial. She was killed in the line of duty on March 28, 2019.
 
Police Ministry Dog Dinah and her law enforcement handlers were honored to be there to offer comfort to Brooke's family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers.

On Saturday, July 20, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior - Dixon, Illinois) met with the riders and support team during one of the scheduled stops for the Cycle Across Illinois bicycle ride.
 
This 15th annual event consists of law enforcement officers, family members, and friends riding over 300 miles in four days, from southern Illinois to Chicago.
 
The purpose of the ride is to honor and remember Illinois law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The ride also serves as a fundraiser to help support the efforts of Concerns of Police Survivors, which helps surviving family members and co-workers of fallen officers.
 
It was a blessing to meet the group in Pontiac, Illinois to offer comfort and God's blessings to all.

On Wednesday, July 17, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Abraham (Trinity - Hicksville, New York) attended a meeting of the Nassau County (New York) Critical Response Team, and then visited the Nassau County 9-1-1 Call Center.
 
It was a pleasure to offer comfort to everyone, and thank them for their service!

On Tuesday, July 11, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Myra (St. Andrews – Park Ridge, Illinois) visited the Park Ridge Police Department, Illinois with her law enforcement handler to thank everyone for their service, and let them know that they are in our prayers.
 
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Psalm 41:1

On Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) attended the visitation and funeral for Olivia, who passed away unexpectedly. Olivia was the wife of a fallen law enforcement officer. One of her daughters, Maya, was scheduled to be at C.O.P.S. Kids Camp the week of the funeral. Instead of attending Kids Camp, Police Ministry Dog Shiloh went to be with Maya and her family. Other friends of Maya's from Kids Camp also came from Wisconsin to Illinois to be with her.
 
"I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you." John 14:18

On Monday, July 8, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) visited the Kane County Sheriff's Office in St. Charles, Illinois. New deputies, who were sworn-in were offered God's blessings by K-9 Shiloh's law enforcement handler as they begin their work in service to others.
 
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." Matthew 5:9