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This Overland Park World War II Veteran Has Won His Battle Against COVID-19

By Steve Kraske,

Published May 21, 2020 at 4:15 PM CDT

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Max Deweese being released from hospital after recovery from COVID-19.

Max Deweese, a 99-year-old veteran of World War II, was awarded two Purple Hearts. He talks about contracting COVID-19, being hospitalized and quarantined, and surviving the disease.

Max Deweese, Overland Park resident

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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