Category: Kare 9 Military Ministry

Chicago Hope Academy

1/16/2020

On Tuesday, January 14, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) along with LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Emma and Ruthie (LCC Staff) visited the Chicago Hope Academy to meet and greet the students and staff before classes began. Chicago Hope Academy is the only Christian High School in Chicago outside the Catholic school system. The school has an inspiring story of its founding and history.

The remarkable staff and students loved meeting the Kare 9s and receiving some comfort from them before they began their day.

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Troy Heritage Trail School

1/13/2020

On Monday, January 13, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) along with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Sage (Concordia University Wisconsin - Mequon, Wisconsin) visited Troy Heritage Trail School in Joliet, Illinois.

Approximately 75 students had the opportunity to read to the Comfort Dogs and get to know them. The K-9s heard wonderful stories from the students’ readings, as well as about their personal pets. Sage Comfort Dog's handlers made a presentation to the students and staff about the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry.

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Veterans Resource Fair

1/13/2020

On Saturday, January 11, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brandy, Brutus (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff) were a part of the first Veterans Resource Fair at the Italian American Veterans Museum in Stone Park, Illinois.

The Kare 9s were one of many displayers, offering an explanation of services and benefits available to Veterans. As it often happens, the Kare 9s drew much attention and love from the attendees.

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Visitation for Korean War Veteran James Edwin Pryor

1/13/2020

On Friday, January 10, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brandy, Brutus (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff) were privileged to attend the visitation for Korean War Veteran James Edwin Pryor, who went to his eternal rest on January 8.

The Kare 9s were present to witness the Honor Guard Ceremony for veteran James.

Family and friends met on Saturday, January 11 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Itasca, Illinois for a Lying in State, with the Funeral Service following.

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Glenbard South High School

1/13/2020

On Wednesday, January 8, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad), Nigel (LCC Staff), and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Eve (St. John's - Lombard, Illinois) visited the students and staff at Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

The K-9s were invited to bring some needed stress relief as the students and staff returned from Holiday break. The K-9s shared their love and compassion with many people that day.

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Great Lakes Naval Training Base

12/30/2019

On Christmas morning, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Blitz, Brutus (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff) greeted the Naval Recruits from Great Lakes Naval Training Base at Liberty Christian Academy in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The recruits were guests for a day of food, fellowship, and fun.

The event is sponsored by Linda and Bob Stack, whose son, James, gave his life in service to our country in 2010.

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Alan Shepard Middle School

12/23/2019

On Monday, December 16, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited Alan Shepard Middle School in Deerfield, Illinois.

The Kare 9s' visit was planned to coincide with exams that the students were taking. Students and staff were given plenty of stress relief, love, and comfort.

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Carl Sandburg High School

12/16/2019

On Thursday, December 12, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited the students and staff at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Illinois.

The Kare 9s were on hand in the Lit Lab to offer relief from the stress and anxiety of final exams. The students and staff loved meeting the Kare 9s and having time to receive the love and comfort only they can provide.

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Prairie State College

12/16/2019

On Tuesday, December 11, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, Illinois to offer stress relief during final exams.

The students and staff loved visiting with the Kare 9s and took great relief in seeing them.

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Emergency Site Visit: Morton West High School

12/16/2019

On Monday, December 9, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Nigel (LCC Staff) and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Jeremiah (LCC Staff) were called into action to bring comfort and mercy to the students and staff at Morton West High School in Berwyn, Illinois after the death of a student over the weekend.

Many people visited the K-9s during the school day to help work through this tragedy.

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Chicago Hope Academy

Troy Heritage Trail School

Veterans Resource Fair

Visitation for Korean War Veteran James Edwin Pryor

Glenbard South High School

Great Lakes Naval Training Base

Alan Shepard Middle School

Carl Sandburg High School

Prairie State College

Emergency Site Visit: Morton West High School

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