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105-year-old skydives for his birthday
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· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
A 105-year-old Navy veteran in Barre, New York, checked off a bucket list thrill with a tandem skydive for his birthday, cheered on by family and neighbors. He is now eyeing a Guinness record set at 106.
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Key takeaway He is now eyeing a Guinness record set at 106.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) ·
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What is this story about? A 105-year-old Navy veteran in Barre, New York, checked off a bucket list thrill with a tandem skydive for his birthday, cheered on by family and neighbors. He is now eyeing a Guinness record set at 106.
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