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KC native prepares for first college start. Why that’s not the best news of his week

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Zach Hannon hung up the phone, walking out of his class at the University of Nebraska before heading to his car to a destination unknown.

His father, Tim, had just called with the news that he’d been diagnosed with Stage 2 prostate cancer, and even his warm voice and optimism weren’t enough to put Zach’s mind at ease.

That would come a few minutes later. Zach found a church on the side of the road, entering the doors before sitting in the back pew while an organist played.

“It actually was one of the most peaceful moments of my life,” Zach says.