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Amanda Villatoro checks out a pair of baby shoes her mother Tomasita Ibarra hands to her Aug. 27 during a community baby shower in Bakersfield. Amanda's husband Ramon Villatoro died while serving in the Army in Iraq.

Amanda Villatoro was excited after receiving a pair of baby shoes during her shower. This photo shows new life coming forth after the death of Amanda’s husband during his service in Iraq.

Photo by Casey Christie / The Californian

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