Category: Kare 9 Military Ministry

Little Company of Mary Hospital

11/18/2019

For the third year in a row, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs have been a part of the Heart Connection Grieving Program at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, Illinois. The Heart Connection serves children ages 4-16, who have lost a loved one.

LCC K-9 Military Ministry Dogs Brandy (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), Nigel (LCC Satff), LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Angel (St. John's - La Grange, Illinois), and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog-in-Training Rahab participated in the sessions with the children to bring their special love, comfort and compassion. The K-9s are now an integral component of the grieving process for these young people.

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National Immigrant Justice Center

11/18/2019

On Friday, November 15, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Nigel (LCC Staff) and Brutus (LCC Squad) visited the lawyers, paralegals and staff at the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) in Chicago, Illinois. NIJC is affiliated with the Heartland Alliance in the United States that "is dedicated to ensuring human rights protections and access to justice for all immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers."

The Kare 9s brought much needed relief to the staff from stress and pressure that they often experience.

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88th Readiness Division Yellow Ribbon Event

11/18/2019

On Saturday November, 16 and Sunday, November 17, the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry served the men and women of the 88th Readiness Division’s pre-deployment and post-deployment Yellow Ribbon event in Schaumburg, Illinois. LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Blitz (LCC Squad), Britta (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), Butch (LCC Squad) Flex (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) brought comfort to the soldiers preparing to deploy and those coming home from deployment.

This is the second year the LLC Kare 9 Military Ministry has served the soldiers of the 88th Readiness Division.

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Northwoods Middle School

11/12/2019

The LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry joined the students and staff of Northwoods Middle School in Woodstock, Illinois again this year to celebrate our nation’s veterans.

On Friday, October 8, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Blitz (LCC Squad), Brandy (LCC Squad), Britta (LCC Squad), Butch (LCC Squad), Flex (LCC Squad), Nigel (LCC Staff), and Spike (LCC Squad) along with their veteran handlers visited the classrooms to share their military experience and the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry with the students.

Following the classroom sessions, the Kare 9s attended a tribute to veterans held in the gymnasium. More than 400 students, staff, and community members were on hand for the stirring program.

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Kids Rank

11/12/2019

On Friday, November 8, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Asher (Faith Lutheran - Lake Forest, Illinois), Brandy (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff) were guests of Kids Rank in Great Lakes, Illinois at their annual tribute to veterans, Bring Your Own Veteran evening.

Kids Rank helps children learn the principles of entrepreneurship, which they can carry with them into adulthood. The children and adults took plenty of opportunity to meet and love the Kare 9s.

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Military Outreach USA Fundraiser

11/12/2019

On Sunday, November 11, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) were on hand for the Military Outreach USA annual fundraiser at the Klairmont Kollections in Chicago, Illinois.

Military Outreach USA serves veterans by helping them exit homelessness and gain a place to live and the essentials for setting up a residence.

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Robert Chan Funeral

11/12/2019

On Tuesday, November 5, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) had the great honor of attending the funeral service for Robert Chan. Robert fought in World War II in Burma and received the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal.

Robert was a strong patriot and an active member of the Chinatown American Legion Post 1003, having served as past commander and chaplain. A great lover of dogs, 98-year-old Robert would have been thrilled knowing that the Kare 9s attended his funeral.

The Kare 9 Military Ministry met Robert’s son Gary, and his wife Lisa at the Honor Flight Chicago in September and October.

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Forgotten Hero Memorial

11/4/2019

On Saturday, November 2, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Reba (LCC Squad) and her veteran handler went to a memorial service at the Forgotten Hero Memorial in Channahon, Illinois.

This memorial was built for those veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who died by suicide. Kare 9 Reba met some of the families and made new friends.

We can never forget those who have served us!

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79th Annual Veterans Dinner

11/4/2019

On Saturday, November 2, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Britta (LCC Squad) and Butch (LCC Squad) and their veteran handlers attended the Winnebago County Veterans Association 79th Annual Veterans Dinner in Rockford, Illinois honoring those who have served as we approach Veterans Day.

The Veterans Dinner has been a tradition in Rockford for over 75 years. It began as a celebration of the Armistice of World War One and continues today to bring together area Veterans and people from the public and private sectors to honor all the Veterans in our community.

It was an honor to meet and greet so many who fought for our freedom.

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79th Annual Veterans Dinner

Roosevelt University

11/4/2019

On Wednesday, October 30, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) were on hand to calm the stress of Roosevelt University Chicago, Illinois students being screened for HIV/STD.

The Kare 9s have visited Roosevelt often to help the students as they participate in this voluntary health program.

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Little Company of Mary Hospital

National Immigrant Justice Center

88th Readiness Division Yellow Ribbon Event

Northwoods Middle School

Kids Rank

Military Outreach USA Fundraiser

Robert Chan Funeral

Forgotten Hero Memorial

79th Annual Veterans Dinner

Roosevelt University

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