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Love Story Turns to Duty as Soldier Deploys
Rhonda and Bob, aging 26 and 41, married in a rushed courthouse wedding when Bob faced possible overseas deployment. He learns of a severe heart condition and is described as a "dead man walking" by doctors. Rhonda contemplates life alone as his unit prepares for movement to an unknown destination.
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Randolph County
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Quincy
Illinois
Chicago
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Amanda Bradham
Jill Bert
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