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Eric Coy SAVOY — Mortar attacks got to be a daily routine for Erik Coy, a Marin … By Paul Wood Thomas Bennett TUSCOLA — Thomas Bennett served in the Army Security Agency during ten … By Paul Wood Matthew Peek CHAMPAIGN — Staff Sgt. Matthew Peek was an eye — and ear — in the sky. … By Paul Wood Mattie Gray CHAMPAIGN — Mattie Gray is one of five in her family to serve over the … By Paul Wood David E. Grogan URBANA — From blasting Somali pirates with Barry Manilow music 24/7 to … By Paul Wood David Anderson CHAMPAIGN — David Anderson said Navy officers told him that his ship c … By Paul Wood Doug Robinson SIDNEY — Back when Jimmy Carter was president, Doug Robinson had newly … By Paul Wood Mel Schriefer ALVIN — After serving in Korea, Sgt. 1st Class Mel Schriefer faced an … By Paul Wood Milford Ray Allen URBANA — The Timberwolves were night soldiers, some of the toughest in … By Paul Wood Herman Schneider RANTOUL — He watched Nazis on trial and saw monsters like Hermann Goer … By Paul Wood Bill Lowry SAVOY — As a medic after the Battle of the Bulge, Staff Sgt. Bill Lowr … By Paul Wood Kraig Kennedy CHAMPAIGN — It’s a soldier’s time to get to know his son. Kraig Kenned … By Paul Wood