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Kraig Kennedy CHAMPAIGN — It’s a soldier’s time to get to know his son. Kraig Kenned … By Paul Wood Cleo Grovier RANTOUL — Fireman First Class Cleo Grovier was on a landing craft head … By Paul Wood Meg Miner MANSFIELD — Meg Miner served during the Persian Gulf War, but she late … By Paul Wood Floyd Bailey URBANA — Floyd Bailey wondered for a couple days if he was crazy — or … By Paul Wood David Anderson CHAMPAIGN — David Anderson said Navy officers told him that his ship c … By Paul Wood Mike Lueth PHILO — Mike Lueth always had cigarettes with him in Vietnam. Not that … By Paul Wood Robert Weaver Between bouts learning at and then teaching at Chanute Field in Rantou … By Paul Wood Mariya Vandivort CHAMPAIGN — Whether in Illinois or Nicaragua, Mariya Vandivort was the … By Paul Wood John McNeely ARMSTRONG — Marine John McNeely held off three attacks by the Viet Con … By Paul Wood Clyde Hudson URBANA — On a patrol ship, Clyde Hudson served in both the Atlantic an … By Paul Wood Ray Wolst RANTOUL — Vietnam era veteran Ray Wolst is on Tuesday’s honor flight. … By Paul Wood Mike Kessel MAHOMET — Major Mike Kessel gives God credit for saving him in Iraq af … By Paul Wood