Brent Whitten's Army ID

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The Humvee Brent Whitten was in, taken by a soldier after it was towed back to a base in Baghdad after it was attacked in September 2006, is pictured.

Courtesy of Brent Whitten

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The program cover for River City Reunion Week

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Writer Timothy Leary attends a book signing at the Oread Book Shop, now Jayhawk Ink, on the Kansas University Campus during River City Reunion week in 1987.

Photo by Courtesy of Rosemary Marchetta

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Author William Burroughs and Leonard Magruder stand in the lobby of Liberty Hall during River City Reunion week. Burroughs’ personal secretary, James Grauerholz, and poet Allen Ginsberg organized the event.

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The Union Pacific Railroads famous steam locomotive No. 844, passes through Lawrence, Saturday, Oct. 13.

In September 2006, Iraq War veteran Brent Whitten was injured while serving as the gunner in a Humvee when a suicide bomber driving a van exploded into the side of it in Baghdad. Whitten, now a student at Kansas University, is in his final year of finishing his undergraduate degree in journalism.

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Kansas receiver Kale Pick walks off the field after the Jayhawks came up short on a combeback win over Oklahoma State on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist is pulled down by Oklahoma State defensive tackle Calvin Barnett during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Riders brave the rain as they depart from South Park for the Saturday portion of the Octoginta. The ride continues today with 80- and 50-mile rides through northeast Kansas.

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Blue Moon Dare to Dream, a Yorkshire Terrier, waits to compete at the Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club all-breed dog show Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The event continues today.

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Siouxsan Eisen, Kearney, MO., competes in the Novice B Obedience event with her dog Pinch at the Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club all-breed dog show Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The event continues today.

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Kansas fans pack themselves into the concourse around Memorial Stadium for shelter from the rain on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas fans Taylor Arnold, Wichita, right, and Lauren Hickman, Wichita, brave the downpour as fans head to the exits for shelter toward the end of the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium. The game was delayed because of the threat of thunderstorms producing lightning.

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Dogs and their owners compete in a herding event at the Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club all-breed dog show Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The event continues today.

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Dog owners walk back to their sitting dogs during an obedience event at the Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club all-breed dog show Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The event continues today.

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Ric Wyrens, Lincoln, Neb., moves his Papillon dog "Icey" from their big motor home to their animal carrier to take them to competition at the Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club all-breed dog show Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The event continues today.

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The Kansas football team huddles up prior to its game against Oklahoma State on Oct. 13, 2012, at Memorial Stadium.

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Shelby Ney, a KU jr., from Bonner Springs, gives her dog Harper a reassuring blow on the nose before competing at the Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club all-breed dog show Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The event continues today.

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A contestant waits with her dogs between events at the Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club all-breed dog show Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The event continues today.

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A group of dogs sit at attention during an obedience event at the Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club all-breed dog show Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The event continues today.

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An owner and her dalmatian walk from their kennel to show barn for competition at the Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club all-breed dog show Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The event continues today.

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The Union Pacific Railroad's famous steam locomotive No. 844 passes by the Lawrence Visitor Center and former UP depot in North Lawrence on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, on its way to Kansas City. The locomotive is on a tour through the U.S. celebrating UP's 150th anniversary. The train will stop at the Union Station in Kansas City through Sunday and depart Monday morning, heading south toward Oklahoma and a final destination of Houston.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis, far right, watches as Oklahoma State kneels on the ball to run the clock down as the result of a roughing the punter call late in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas special teams player JaCorey Shepherd runs into Oklahoma State punter Quinn Sharp late in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium. The mistake prevented the Jahyawks from getting the ball back and sealed the victory for the Cowboys.

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Kansas running back James Sims looks for a hole in the Oklahoma State defense during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back James Sims takes off for a touchdown past Oklahoma State defensive end Ryan Robinson during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back James Sims hurdles Oklahoma State safety Daytawion Lowe during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Brandon Bourbon is taken down by Oklahoma State linebacker Caleb Lavey (45) and defensive end Tyler Johnson during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis and the sideline watch with dismay as a field goal by Oklahoma State is good during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas backup quarterback Michael Cummings finds an opening against Oklahoma State during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas linebacker Jake Love (57) brings down Oklahoma State quarterback J.W. Walsh during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium. Also pictured are defensive lineman Ben Goodman (93) and defensive lineman Keba Agostinho, upside down.

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Kansas offensive lineman Randall Dent holds Oklahoma State defensive tackle Calvin Barnett as quarterback Dayne Crist throws during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas' Christian Matthews looks to pitch as he is tailed by an Oklahoma State defender during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist is driven to the turf by Oklahoma State defensive end Coope Bassett, top, and linebacker Alex Elkins during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist throws as fullback Nick Sizemore fends off Oklahoma State defensive end Nigel Nicholas during the second quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back James Sims is upended by the Oklahoma State defense during the second quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas fans David Potter, Logan Potter, 5, Luke Potter, 7, and Britani Potter, Ottawa residents, huddle under a tarp as the rain comes down during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium. In front are Kendrick Atkins, left, and Jacob January, Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis, left, watches after a fake field-goal attempt fell well short of a first down during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas receiver D.J. Beshears looks to head up the field against Oklahoma State during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas defensive end Darius Willis celebrates stopping Oklahoma State running back Joseph Randle short of the first down and forcing a turnover on downs during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas defensive end Darius Willis looks for a call from a referee after bringing down Oklahoma State running back Joseph Randle short of the first down during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium. Willis lost his helmet on the tackle.

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Kansas safety Lubbock Smith drives Oklahoma State quarterback J.W. Walsh to the turf and short of a first down during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Alois (Bud) Joseph Madl

Kay A. Wright

Jennifer and Alex Sullivan

Zachary and Estrella Elmore

Chelsie Gahler and Kyler Troth

Kaci Leigh Love and Jeremy Dale Haney

Lily Rana Morgan and C. Michael Hall

Evan Meyers and Chelsea Carnagie

The fifth-grade book club at New York School read the Read Across Kansas youth book “The Cabinet of Wonders.” The clubs meets on Mondays during the students’ lunch time. They are assisted by members of the Lawrence Altrusa Club. Sammie Messick, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.