A 105-year-old former U.S. Navy veteran from Barre, New York, made headlines by skydiving from a plane to fulfill another lifelong dream during his birthday celebration.
Spurgeon "Butch" Carlson jumped with an instructor on Sunday afternoon, surrounded by family, friends, and community members who came to offer support and witness this significant event.
After landing safely, the 105-year-old grandfather smiled broadly with joy and said the skydive was an amazing experience. He admitted feeling hardly any fear because it was something he had long wanted to do.
Carlson is a former U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II. He wanted to prove that even at an advanced age, one can still take on challenges and live life fully, provided the body is prepared and properly trained.
This skydive has also drawn attention because, according to Guinness World Records, the oldest person to ever skydive was 106 years old. This means Carlson, at 105, is just one year shy of potentially tying or breaking the world record if he chooses to skydive again.
The story of this 105-year-old veteran has inspired many and reinforced that chasing dreams has no age limits, and it is never too late to start new experiences in life.
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