Article updated: 2/26/2013 5:48 AM

Father, son visit all 32 NFL stadiums with veterans

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Craig Steichen, left, of Bartlett and his son, Matt, of St. Charles, brought wounded veterans with them on their mission to visit all 32 NFL stadiums in 15 weeks.

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The Steichen van is adorned with the dates of the games that they brought wounded veterans with them on their mission to visit all 32 NFL stadiums in 15 weeks.

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Here's the picture collage from the Bears-San Francisco 49ers game.

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Matt Steichen of St. Charles received a flag from one of the wounded veterans he and his dad took with them to a game.

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A picture collage from the Tennessee Titans game. Craig Steichen, of Bartlett, and his son, Matt of St. Charles, brought wounded veterans with them on their mission to visit all 32 NFL stadiums in 15 weeks.

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When Craig Steichen of Bartlett and his 29-year-old son Matt decided to not only attend a football game at all 32 NFL stadiums, they wanted to focus on more than the game. The duo brought wounded veterans along with them to each stadium. "These guys are now my best friends," Matt said.