Dr. Mark Cichon, Director of Emergency Medical Services at Loyola University, will tell us his experience in what patients most desire in their last moments on earth. He will share with us a real life story of an end stage cancer patient admitted to his Emergency Department. Hear why he feels humble and grateful for our Park Ridge community and tips any user of an Emergency Department needs to hear.

Danny Smith, author of his book “On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department”, will share with us insights he gets as a freelance journalist and author. Hear an unexpected story of one of his profiles that got to the heart of Danny’s faith and a police officer’s defining moment. Hear the author’s tips on how to get a story.

Tom Swoboda, former acting police chief of Park Ridge, will share with us insights on comforting others who face grieving moments at a sudden loss of a loved one. Hear Tom’s personal story of losing his wife and how it affected faith at work. Hear his charism of stepping forward, trusting, ever trusting, in the Lord for what to say and how to act. Hear tips that every parent can use in law enforcement issues.

Walter Cwik is a veteran engineer turned quality control director. Hear how his faith influences his profession in how he treats people. Hear motivational secrets he uses in quality control that we all can use.

Mary Larkin is an accounting clerk. She tells us how her acceptance of her job brings her “peace beyond all understanding.” Hear how her deep Catholic faith, put into practice, makes all the difference. Hear how she integrates her spiritual life into her work life.