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National Wreaths Across America Day

12/20/2022

 
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“Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, their mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 3,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad.”

National cemeteries across the country all come together simultaneously to participate in this event to honor our soldiers who served to provide us with the freedoms we have today.


LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Micah (Light of the Valley - Elk Grove, California) was invited to attend the ceremony at the Galt-Arno Cemetery in California to lay the wreaths on the military crosses & headstones as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. Pastor Michael Dube led the ceremony, which also included releasing of doves. After the ceremony, the volunteers placed the wreaths on the headstones. It was such an honor to be there to greet and meet the volunteers and military families.

LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Pax & Phoebe (St. Paul - Fort Worth, Texas) participated in National Wreaths Across America Day in Texas. There are 783 graves marked from Civil War veterans through the current day. It was an opportunity to thank veterans and their families for their sacrifice and to show the ultimate respect to veterans we had never met but to whom we owe so much. It was a moment for all generations to honor the sacrifices the military men and women gave for others to be free. It was a privilege to participate. 

LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Abraham & Beloved (Trinity - Hicksville, New York) were joined by members of their congregation, school, and Boy Scouts to lay wreaths at Pinelawn National Cemetery ad part of National Wreaths Across America Day.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9           

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UIC College of Pharmacy

12/5/2022

 
On Thursday, December 1, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Nigel (LCC Staff) visited the University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy students. Kare 9 Nigel’s assigned duty was to bring much-needed stress relief to these students during their 1st year of studies to become a Pharmacist. After more than 90 minutes and many pets, Kare 9 Nigel can report; Mission Accomplished!
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Yellow Ribbon Memphis Post Deployment Event

11/21/2022

 
Last weekend LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Job (Christ the King - Memphis, Tennessee) and his veteran handler had a chance to interact and bring comfort to active military returning from a deployment during a Yellow Ribbon Event in Memphis, Tennessee.

Let’s keep all of our military members in our prayers especially during the holidays.
 
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)
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Visitation for U.S. Army Veteran Aaron LaMore

11/21/2022

 
On Thursday, November 17, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Asher (Faith - Lake Forest, Illinois), Blitz (LCC Squad), Caleb (Immanuel - Valparaiso, Indiana), Jael (Trinity - Hobart, Indiana), and Nigel (LCC Staff) brought mercy, compassion and love to the family and friends of Aaron Matthew LaMore, who passed on Friday, November 11 as a result of an accident while collecting food for Mia’s Girl Scout Troop.

Aaron was loving husband to Erin and devoted father to Mia, as well as friend to hundreds. Aaron also served in the U. S. Army. The Kare 9s brought much-needed love and comfort to those who mourned Aaron’s passing.

The LCC Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Ministry presented Aaron’s family with a Mercy Heart and Cross to express its condolences.
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National Louis University

11/15/2022

 
On Monday, November 14, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Nigel (LCC Staff) and his veteran handler visited the students and staff at National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois.

College life can be stressful and Kare 9 Nigel is just the prescription to relieve that stress. Many students and staff found comfort in being with Nigel.

The university assured us we would be asked to return for another visit.
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Visitation for U.S. Marine Tom Beazley

11/15/2022

 
On Sunday, November 13, members of the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Squad were honored to be a part of the visitation for U.S. Marine Tom Beazley.

LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Blitz (LCC Squad), Britta (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), and Flex (LCC Squad) were present to bring mercy and comfort to Tom’s wife, Georgene, and his family and friends. Tom was one of the original veteran handlers who started the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry in 2014.

We thank Tom for his service to our country and his dedication to LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry.
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United Service Organization at O'Hare International Airport

10/31/2022

 
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On Friday, October 28, LCC Kare-9 Military Ministry returned to visit The United Service Organization (U.S.O.) at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, to provide comfort and support to those active military service members being deployed.

 LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Blitz (LCC Squad) and his veteran handler Bob spent time with service members from all branches traveling to different parts of the country and overseas.

One was returning to Italy from being on emergency leave, and another was traveling to Poland with his unit.
 
Blitz and veteran Bob brought a lot of comfort to our service men and women.

The United Service Organization (U.S.O.) offers a variety of services to active military personnel and their dependents, including free refreshments, information and referrals at O'Hare International Airport. The center provides men, women and families of the Armed Forces with a place to relax, enjoy a meal, check email and phone home before being deployed or just after traveling from overseas.

The USO at O'Hare has proudly provided programs, services, care and comfort to troops and their families since 1969.

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Stars and Stripes Honor Flight

10/11/2022

 
On Saturday morning, October 8, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Amos (Our Savior's Way - Ashburn, Virginia) with his veteran handler George Folta, and LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Kezia (Emmanuel - Baltimore, Maryland) with her veteran handler John were on hand at the Washington Dulles International Airport to welcome the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight arrivals from Green Bay and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

There was a lot of excitement as three flights of 230 Korean and Vietnam war veterans arrived to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C.
 
Many veterans were overcome with emotion at the unexpected welcome, and the ability to stop and pet or hug the comfort dogs was a blessing for them. Several stopped to thank us for being there. They told us that our presence meant a lot, but it was truly our honor to be able to thank these heroes for their service to our country.
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Honor Flight Long Island

9/26/2022

 
On Friday, September 23, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Abraham and Beloved (Trinity - Hicksville, New York) attended the Honor Flight Long Island at MacArthur Airport. Twenty-five veterans from the 2nd World War and Vietnam War, along with their companions, were flown to Washington D.C. to visit the sites of the Memorials to then return home to a hero's welcome.

Lining the side of the reception area holding American flags and signs saying "Welcome Home" and "Thank You for your service" were groups of scouts, local Veteran's organizations, Fire, Police, and families, all to welcome back these men and women.

While waiting for the plane to arrive, Abraham and Beloved were able to visit with many people who came out for this event. They even spent time with a young woman from the Coast Guard who serves as a member of the Honor Guard at the National Cemetery. She traveled from the Hamptons just to be part of this occasion.

The Honor Flight is a National organization that operates out of most larger airports and brings the local community together to Welcome Home our Nation's Heroes.
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Gold Star 500

9/26/2022

 
On Saturday, September 24, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) were on hand to welcome the Gold Star 500 riders as they completed their ride at Great Lakes Naval Station in North Chicago, Illinois. This fifth annual event works to preserve the legacy and honor of those service men and service women from Illinois who have made the ultimate sacrifice in support of service to this great nation since 2001.

This year’s Gold Star 500 bicycle ride from September 20-24 had new faces from overseas as 12 riders and 12 volunteers from Poland joined the ride. These new participants included members of the Polish military and members of Polish families who have lost loved ones in Iraq or Afghanistan. This year’s ride started in Springfield with stops in Quincy, Galesburg, Rock Falls, and Woodstock before finishing at the Great Lakes Naval Station.

Many volunteers with Gold Star Mission are active or retired members of the Illinois National Guard, which has shared a State Partnership Program with Poland since 1993. Some of those volunteers co-deployed with the Polish to either Iraq or Afghanistan. The Polish participants learned about Gold Star Mission by meeting these troops and are considering starting a similar organization in Poland.

The Kare 9s brought their special love and compassion to the riders, families, and friends.
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