Category: Kare 9 Military Ministry

Honor Flight Chicago #112

10/24/2023

On Wednesday, October 18, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff), once again, were on duty to send off Honor Flight Chicago #112 at Midway International Airport.

As always the honor and privilege of serving these veterans and volunteers was truly inspirational. The Kare 9s were privileged to meet three World War II veterans, ten Korean War veterans and ninety-seven Vietnam veterans.

These brave men and women served our country with honor and now receive our gratitude.

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Christ The King Jesuit College Prep High School

10/17/2023

On Monday, October 16, LCC Kare 9® Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited Christ The King Jesuit College Prep High School in Chicago.

Our visit was to bring mercy, compassion and comfort to the students and staff during Depression Awareness Month.

The students and staff loved meeting the Kare 9s and hearing about their work as LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs.

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Alsip Fire Department’s Open House

10/16/2023

On Saturday, October 14, LCC Kare 9® Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) were a part of the Alsip Fire Department’s Open House.

The firefighters displayed how to extinguish a kitchen fire and many other life-saving actions and precautions.

The Kare 9s were loved by many children and adults as they did what they do best: bring comfort and love to those they met.

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Elmhurst Fire Department’s Open House

10/9/2023

On Sunday, October 8, LCC Kare 9® Military Minisrtry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) and their veteran handlers participated in the Elmhurst Fire Department’s Open House at Station #2.

Hundreds of local friends of the firefighters came to see fire trucks, emergency vehicles, and EMTs. The firefighters showed the people a live demonstration of how to put out a grease fire in the kitchen.

The Kare 9s were loved and hugged by children and adults. Their veteran handlers were given many opportunities to share the LCC mission with those who greeted the Kare 9s.

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Fire Safety Event

10/9/2023

On Saturday, October 7th, LCC Kare 9® Military Ministry Dog Nigel (LCC Staff) and his veteran handler participated in the Fire Safety Event at the Home Depot in Countryside, Illinois. Firefighters and visitors alike were happy to meet and love Kare 9 Nigel. We also saw a demonstration of how firefighters remove a person from a car involved in a serious accident.

Chicago Police Department Faith in Blue Appreciation Day

10/9/2023

On Friday, October 6, LCC Kare 9® Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited the Faith in Blue Appreciation Day at the District 4 HQ of the Chicago Police Department.

The officers and other vendors were so glad to see the Kare 9s. This was a very encouraging visit, as the officers spoke freely about their faith and how it shapes their duties as police officers. The veteran handlers were able to share the mission of LCC with the officers.

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USO Great Lakes Naval Station

10/9/2023

On Tuesday, October 3rd, LCC Kare 9® Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff), and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Samson (Zion - Marengo, Illinois) made their monthly visit to the USO at Great Lakes Naval Station.

The recruits and sailors always warmly welcome the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs. The handlers enjoy hearing from the recruits and sailors about their experiences in uniform.

It is always encouraging to see the dedication and professionalism of these servants of our nation.

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American Legion Post 171 Fall Festival

10/9/2023

On Saturday, September 30, LCC Kare 9® Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad), Flex (LCC Squad), Nigel (LCC Staff), and Reba (LCC Squad), attended a Fall Festival in Crystal Lake, Illinois, as American Legion Post 171 guests. Children and adults loved meeting the Kare 9s and sharing compassion and peace. The children especially love getting up close with the Kare 9s.

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Stars and Stripes Honor Flight

10/9/2023

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (AM) - Wisconsin

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Charity (Brookfield Lutheran - Brookfield, Wisconsin), and Rhoda (Prince of Peace - Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin) with their dedicated handlers were up very early in the morning on Saturday, October 7, to be at Milwaukee's Mitchell Airport to warmly greet 221 veterans.

They arrived to check in for the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight known as the Flight of Champions to fly into Dulles International Airport. Then, they headed to the memorials in Washington D.C., honoring our country's dedicated military men and women who courageously served the United States of America.

Dulles International Airport - Virginia

LCC Kare 9® Military Ministry Dogs Amos (Our Savior's Way - Ashburn, Virginia) and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Kezia (Emmanuel - Baltimore, Maryland) arrived at Dulles International Airport to greet the veterans arriving from Wisconsin. Our Savior's Way congregation members were invited to join the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog ministry teams, and several families and veterans came out for this special event.

Honor Flight veterans do not know there will be a welcome waiting for them when they arrive to visit the memorials in D.C. This surprise makes for an emotional arrival as we are present to provide the love and appreciation that our nation's heroes genuinely deserve.

The handlers and ministry partners offered hugs or handshakes, smiles, and cheers to each of the 221 WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans. As Amos and Kezia's teams thanked them for their service and connected in a veteran-to-veteran moment, the veterans and their guardians experienced God's love through our presence. Many of them sincerely thanked the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog ministry teams for being there, while others struggled with emotions as we honored their service and sacrifice.

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Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (PM) - Wisconsin

Later that night, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Charity (Brookfield Lutheran - Brookfield, Wisconsin), Hagar (Faith Lutheran - Appleton, Wisconsin), Sage (Concordia University Wisconsin - Mequon, Wisconsin), and LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Mary (St. Paul's - Janesville, Wisconsin) greeted the veterans as they arrived back from their trip.

The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their faithful handlers lined up to welcome the veterans as they walked toward the parade starting point. The smiles that appeared on the faces of the veterans as they saw so many waiting to welcome them back was a beautiful moment.

We thank God for the women and men who have served our country with honor, sacrifice, and courage and those who continue to do so today.

Schaumburg High School Suicide Awareness Week

9/19/2023

On Friday, September 15, LCC Kare 9® Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited Schaumburg High School as part of their Suicide Awareness Week. The Kare 9s were a welcome sight for students and staff alike.

We heard many stories of how their personal dogs and pets bring them comfort when times get tough. The Kare 9 veteran handlers were able to relate stories of how compassion and mercy are delivered by the comfort dogs wherever they go.

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Christ The King Jesuit College Prep High School

Alsip Fire Department’s Open House

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Fire Safety Event

Chicago Police Department Faith in Blue Appreciation Day

USO Great Lakes Naval Station

American Legion Post 171 Fall Festival

Stars and Stripes Honor Flight

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (AM) - Wisconsin

Dulles International Airport - Virginia

Schaumburg High School Suicide Awareness Week

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