"Honoring Our Heroes: Four-Legged &amp; Two-Legged" Event Set for March 13
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. &mdash; Right at Home Northwest Suburban and Residential Home Health, Palliative, and Hospice will host a community tribute recognizing veterans, active-duty service members, and retired Hoffman Estates Police Department K9 officers on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Hoffman Estates Police Department.
The event, titled &ldquo;Honoring Our Heroes: Four-Legged &amp; Two-Legged,&rdquo; will celebrate the service and sacrifice of both military veterans and the working police dogs that have protected the community.
The program will open with a Pinning Ceremony honoring retired Hoffman Estates K9 officers, recognizing their years of service alongside their human partners. The ceremony will be followed by a performance of the National Anthem by Residential&rsquo;s Music Therapy Team.
In addition to the tribute ceremony, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about VA benefits and local community resources available to veterans and their families. Representatives will provide practical information on accessing services and navigating support programs. Resource materials and light refreshments will be available.
&ldquo;Veterans and first responders dedicate their lives to protecting others,&rdquo; said Alexa Zonta, Community Partnership &amp; Development Manager for the NW Suburban office of Right at Home &ndash; In Home Care &amp; Assistance. &ldquo;This event is an opportunity for the community to show its appreciation while also making sure veterans and their families know about the resources and support available to them.&rdquo;
The event is free and open to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, as well as community members interested in learning more about local veteran support services.
Event Details Friday, March 13, 2026 1:00 &ndash; 3:00 p.m. Hoffman Estates Police Department Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Admission is free.
For more information or to RSVP, call 847-396-9000 or email <a href="mailto:alexa@rahnw.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">alexa@rahnw.com</a>.

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