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After being a world away from civilian life Paul Vallas Jr. returned from military service in Afghanistan and talks about his experiences there, in Tinley Park, Illinois, Monday, January 28, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media
Paul Vallas, son of former Chicago public schools CEO Paul Vallas and grandson of former Palos Heights Mayor Dean Koldenhoven, in Afghanistan with civilians. Vallas recently returned home from Afghanistan and is living in Palos Heights. | Supplied photo
Detail shot of the bracelet with names of his fallen comrades that Paul Vallas Jr. wears to honor their memories as seen in Tinley Park, Illinois, Monday, January 28, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media
After being a world away from civilian life Paul Vallas Jr. returned from military service in Afghanistan and talks about his experiences there, in Tinley Park, Illinois, Monday, January 28, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media
After being a world away from civilian life Paul Vallas Jr. returned from military service in Afghanistan and talks about his experiences there, in Tinley Park, Illinois, Monday, January 28, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media
Paul Vallas returned from the war in Afghanistan months ago, but he continues to fight a battle that began in a foreign land. “You can leave a war zone, but it never leaves you,” Vallas said. “Whether you like it or not, it’s like a …
