In the News ... "Illinois man who put crosses at sites of mass shootings dies"

AP Photo by John Locher,

• Odessa, in wake of September 2019 mass shooting, and El Paso in wake of August 2019 mass shooting were among his stops

Staff Report
• Midland Reporter-Telegram

AURORA, ILLINOIS (AP) - An Illinois man man who spent years making crosses and bringing them to the sites of mass shootings and other disasters around the United States died Monday ...

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09/07/19: In the News ... “Organizations bring hope to West Texas"

MRT Photo by Jacy Lewis

• Illinois man carves crosses for victims; golden retrievers comfort families

By Brandi Addison, Reporter
• Midland Reporter-Telegram

ODESSA, TEXAS - Individuals across the country have extended their love and support to West Texans after Saturday’s mass shootings. But two organizations from Illinois have worked to bring comfort and joy to Odessans.

Crosses for Losses and Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs travel around the country to comfort victims and families affected by tragedies ...

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