
Joe and Ryan McClenning
It’s been noted that many times when one family member is a veteran, it almost seems like it’s contagious. Because of the pride of serving their country, other family members join to do their part. So it is with Joe McClenning and his son, Ryan. Joe, Beardstown, graduated from BHS with the Class of 1991. He joined the U.S. Army in 1994 and served three years. He felt like he was “spinning his tires” and wasn’t sure where life was taking him.