Category: Kare 9 Military Ministry

Veteran Last Patrol

9/22/2020

On Thursday, September 17, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Seth (Eternal Shepherd - Seneca, South Carolina) was invited to attend a Veteran’s Last Patrol ceremony for two veterans in hospice care.

Veteran Last Patrol is a volunteer organization who serves veterans by bringing new friends to veterans in hospice care. The volunteer veterans represent various branches of military service and it was an honor to be included in this special ceremony.

Thank you Veteran Last Patrol for the good work you do in serving our veterans!

September “22” Dinner and Program

9/22/2020

On Tuesday, September 22, the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry hosted the “22” Dinner and Program. The event has been held monthly for the last five years to remember the 22 veterans who take their own lives each day in America.

The dinner and program was held outside and CDC guidelines were observed. A traditional Military ceremony was followed by dinner and a talk by Pastor Martin Doering.

Daily Herald Cruise Night

8/11/2020

On Wednesday, August 5, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Asher (Faith Lutheran - Lake Forest, Illinois), Brandy, Brutus, Flex (LCC Squad), JoJo (Living Christ Lutheran Church - Arlington Heights, Illinois), Reba (LCC Squad) and their veteran handlers attended the Daily Herald Cruise Night at Bloomingdale Court Shopping Center in Bloomingdale, Illinois.

While observing all COVID-19 guidelines, the Kare 9s brought love, comfort and compassion to those in attendance.

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Westlake Christian Academy

6/30/2020

On June 29 and 30, the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry visited the children attending the Fun n’ Sun Day Camp at Westlake Christian Academy in Grayslake, Illinois.

Kare 9 Dogs Asher (Faith Lutheran – Lake Forest, Illinois), JoJo (Living Christ – Arlington Heights, Illinois), and Blitz, Brandy Brutus, Flex and Nigel (LCC Squad) with their veteran handlers brought joy, love, and comfort to the campers.

Kare 9 JoJo Pays Tribute at a War Memorial

5/25/2020

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog JoJo (Living Christ - Arlington Heights, Illinois) and her veteran handler paid tribute at the War Memorial in Palatine, Illinois.

Thanks to those who gave all for all!

DONATE – KARE 9 MILITARY MINISTRY FUND

Kare 9s Britta & Butch Participate in a Family Parade

5/19/2020

On Friday, May 15, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Britta and Butch (LCC Squad) and their veteran handlers participated in a Family Parade at Pearl Pavilion: A Premier Rehab & Healing Center in Freeport, Illinois.

"Thank you again to all the family members, Kare-9 Britta and Veteran Dale, Kare-9 Butch and Veteran Keith, staff and everyone else for making this Family Parade special for the residents!"

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Kare 9 Reba Lifts Spirits of a Long-Time Friend Through a Zoom Call

4/28/2020

On Wednesday, April 22, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Reba (LCC Squad) and her veteran handler had a Zoom meeting with a friend whom they haven't seen for a long time. He wasn't doing well and the visit lifted his spirits.

"I was thinking how good it is that people can get together on their computers while they have to stay inside proving that we are never really alone."

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Kare 9 Reba Lifts Spirits of a Long-Time Friend Through a Zoom Call

Troy Heritage Trail Elementary

3/17/2020

On Wednesday, March 11, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Blitz, Brutus (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited their friends at Troy Heritage Trail Elementary School in Joliet, Illinois. The Kare 9s have visited the students at the school many times to listen to them read.

The students and staff love to see the Kare 9s and to receive the love and compassion only they can bring.

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Field Elementary School

3/9/2020

On Friday, March 6, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad), Nigel (LCC Staff), and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog JoJo (Living Christ - Arlington Heights, Illinois) visited Field Elementary School in Elhmurst, Illinois.

The students earn “feathers” when they display respectful and responsible behavior. The “feathers” can then be redeemed for different privileges. The students chose a visit by the Comfort Dogs who brought love, comfort and compassion to the them and the staff.

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Dentist's Office

3/9/2020

On Thursday, March 5, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Nigel (LCC Staff) visited the staff of Affordable Dentures in Orland Park, Illinois.

The dentists and staff enjoyed meeting Kare 9 Nigel and hearing about the LCC Ministries.

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Daily Herald Cruise Night

Westlake Christian Academy

Kare 9 JoJo Pays Tribute at a War Memorial

Kare 9s Britta & Butch Participate in a Family Parade

Kare 9 Reba Lifts Spirits of a Long-Time Friend Through a Zoom Call

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