The Life and Times of Whitman

Charles Whitman was found to have a small brain tumor pressing up against his amygdala, part of the brain related to anxiety and fight or flight responses. Since he was a military veteran, Whitman was buried with military honors as Casket was draped with the American flag. After repairs were made, the tower was reopened in 1968 but was closed off again seven years later following a quick succession of people taking their lives. The university then installed a stainless steel lattice and other security features and it was reopened again in 1999. But admission was purely by appointment only and all visitors were screened by metal detectors. In 2006, a memorial garden was dedicated to those who died. Most folks couldn't figure out just why