LCC K-9 Ministry Teams Thank Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

Between May 10 – 18 this year, teams from the LCC K-9 Police Ministry and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry attended memorial services, visited 9-1-1 centers, and visited police departments across the country to thank officers for their service.

"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."  John 15:13

 LCC K-9 Police Ministry:

Aaron (St. John's - Napa, California) delivered goodie bags, and thank you posters and cards to the Napa (CA) Police Department, Napa County 9-1-1, Napa County Sheriff's Office, and the California Highway Patrol. Blue ribbons and appreciation posters were also tied to trees that line the street in front of the church.

Amos (Our Savior's Way – Ashburn, Virginia) attended a memorial service at Fairfax County (VA) Police HQ, and helped with the COPS Kids event at Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy for surviving children of fallen officers.

Cubby (Redeemer – Fort Collins, Colorado) attended the Weld County Memorial Service in Greeley, Colorado.

Elijah (Our Redeemer – Wichita Falls, Texas) attended the memorial service at the Wichita Falls (TX) Police Department.

Eve (St. John's – Lombard, Illinois) attended the memorial service at the DuPage County Law Enforcement Memorial in Wheaton, Illinois.

Gracie (Trinity – Davenport, Iowa) attended a memorial service at the Davenport (IA) Police Department.

Joy (Gloria Dei – Houston, Texas) attended the memorial service at the Pasadena (TX) Police Department.

Kezia (Emmanuel – Baltimore, Maryland) attended the Candlelight Vigil on the National Mall, the National Peace Officers Memorial Service on the West front of the U.S. Capitol, and the wreath laying ceremony at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC.
 
Nigel (LCC staff) visited the Wilmette (IL) Police Department to thank officers for their service.

Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California) attended memorial services at the Stockton (CA) Police Department and the Yuba City (CA) Police Department.

Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) attended a memorial service at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore, Illinois.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs:

Anna (Trinity – Toledo, Ohio) attended the memorial service at the Toledo (OH) Police Department.

Lizzie (Trinity – Savannah, Georgia) visited the memorial at the Savannah (GA) Police Department for fallen Sgt. Kelvin Ansari (EOW/05-11-19), and offered comfort there.

Lois (First Good Shepherd - Las Vegas, Nevada) assisted K-9 Police Ministry Dog Aaron with visits to Napa, California, area police departments.

Rachel (Immanuel – Charleston, Illinois) visited local police departments to thank officers for their service.

Sheba (Immanuel – Washington, Missouri) attended the memorial service at the Washington (MO) Police Department.

Please join Lutheran Church Charities in thanking all law enforcement officers and departmental staff for their service and keeping them in your prayers for safety as they serve and protect their communities.     

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