August 27 – Veteran Outreach Fair (Lac Du Flambeau, WI) Free Public Event
Lac du Flambeau Casino Hwy 47
10:00AM – 6:00 PM
September 14 – Service Team Class Graduation – Invitation Only
Class 24-2 Graduation
Patriot K9s of Wisconsin
September 14 – Lutheran Redeemer Presentation (Hudson, WI) Public Event
1097 Scott Rd. Hudson, WI
4:00 – 7:00PM
Pork & Chicken Dinner
Silent Auction
Raffle baskets
September 19 – Veteran Resource Fair (Eau Claire, WI) Free Public Event
Event Host – Eau Claire & Chippewa County Veteran Services
Location – Eau Claire National Guard Armory – 1730 North Lane Eau Claire, WI
Over 40 organization sharing services and information for Veterans
Food Trucks – Fire Truck Pizza and Big Pappa BBQ
Bingo & Prizes
September 30 – Gil Holcomb Service Dog Week (Lake Tomahawk, WI)
Invitation Only
As part of our aftercare program, we offer an all-expense paid veteran retreat to our graduates and students, along with their spouses if there is room available.
The retreat for 2024 is scheduled for September 30th through October 4th at Camp American Legion in Lake Tomahawk, WI. Our time is spent in additional training, fellowship, and free time activities sponsored by our host Camp American Legion.
Gilbert (Gil) Holcomb is a name known throughout the Central Wisconsin Veterans community. He served 26 years in the Army, starting his career in the 82nd Airborne and retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 2 in 1996. He served his country and when he retired, he served our veterans. He served on many boards throughout his life, American Legion Post 10, Founder of the Veterans Coalition of Central Wisconsin, Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR), 82nd Airborne Wisconsin Division, VFW Post 388, and Camp American Legion. In 2019 he became President of the Board at Patriot K9s of Wisconsin.
He was a crucial player in helping Patriot K9s grow to where we are today. Unfortunately, Gil passed away on September 26, 2021, from medical complications. Prior to his passing, he worked with Camp American Legion to allow Patriot K9s to spend a week at the camp to continue to assist our veterans with their service dogs. 2021 was our first week at camp and it was a great success. Patriot K9s will continue this new tradition the first full week in October which will be known as the Gil Holcomb Memorial Week.
We invite all our service dog teams to join us for a week of relaxation and training!
October 5 – SafeFUR Homes Family Festival – Free Public Event
Hosted by The Women’s Community October 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Oak Park, downtown at 500 River Dr. Wausau, WI
November 3 – Patriot K9s Salute to Service Packer Party (Wausau)
Free Public Event
Join us for Packer Comradery, Packer Ticket Raffle & Raffle baskets
Food
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Arrow Sports Bar – 6202 Schofield Ave, Weston, WI
December 21 – Service Team Class Graduation – Invitation Only
Class 24-3 Graduation
Patriot K9s of Wisconsin
If you are interested in sponsoring an event or requesting our attendance at your event, please contact Susie at info@patriotk9s.org
