Chicago, Illinois – In the spirit of never letting age become a barrier between thrill and adventure, a skydiving business in Windy City is on the mission to have a 104-year-old Grandpa recognized as the oldest person to go tandem skydiving.
For the record, 104 years is a lot. So much has changed that we can’t even begin to comprehend how the world was 104 years ago. The only thing that is constant over such a long period of time is the insatiable human hunger for attention, and let’s be honest here, that’s all that this stunt is about.
The designated Grandpa, who has enough wisdom under his belt to fill a library, is seemingly thrilled at the chance to test the laws of physics that even Einstein failed to comprehend. When asked if he had any prior experience with parachuting, the sprightly Senior Citizen responded with a twinkle in his eye, “I have gone skydiving three times in the past, but who is counting, right?”
Clearly, we are, Grandpa, and we think it’s time for you to hang up your chute and channel your inner Betty White. But who are we to rain on your parade? Our septuagenarians should be allowed to take risks, especially when they have so many years left to live!
According to reports, the organizers of the skydiving event are making all the necessary preparations to ensure that all goes well for the self-proclaimed ‘No-Limits Senior.’ The organizers further revealed that the 104-year-old’s jump, which he will make while tandem skydiving, would break the current record and thus, inspire other people to do the same.
We can only hope that in doing so, they don’t suffer the same fate as Katherine Hepburn, who ended up breaking her hip while attempting to go down a smaller set of stairs.
This remarkable leap of faith (literally) by a senior citizen has left us wondering; what’s next? Will a 105-year-old man ride a skateboard down a steep hill or bungee jump from a tall bridge? Whatever it may be, we hope that these thrill-seeking seniors have insurance policies that cover extreme sports.
We also hope that the Organizers of this event have taken proper measures to ensure that the grandpa’s life is not in danger. Although, we are pretty confident that the Grandpa’s exuberant personality will be enough to keep him alive. We can only imagine his offspring telling their friends, “Grandpa died in the most epic way possible! He went skydiving at the age of 104!”
In conclusion, we must give a shoutout to this adventurous grandpa, who is defying the limits set by his age and, more importantly, his common sense. This selfless act serves as a reminder to all of us that we must stay hungry for adventure, even when our bones creak, and our backs hurt.
Kudos to the organizers of this event, who probably set the bar for what is considered ‘noteworthy’ in their circles.
Who said only the young can have fun anyway? Here’s hoping that they make it work and all ends well. Fingers crossed, grandpa!
