Skydive BaltimoreWe all have our own bucket lists. As for this veteran, the sky is literally the limit when it comes to making them come true.
Meet Millie
Millie BaileyVivian “Millie” Bailey is a 102-year-old ex-WWII veteran from Maryland.
She’s Having An Interview
Honor Flight HeroesShe’s being interviewed for a TV series called Honor Flight Heroes when they asked her what it is that she has always wanted to do but never had the chance to, and her answer was to sky-dive.
She Was Inspired By Former President Bush
people.comMillie said, “You are not going to believe it, but the thing I’d like to do is a parachute jump like President Bush did.”
The TV Show Made Her Wish Come True
Skydive BaltimoreUpon knowing that it was her life-long dream, the TV show decided to pay for her sky-diving expenses and covered the event as part of their series.
Precautionary Measures Were Strictly Observed
Skydive BaltimoreHer skydive instructor, Cornelius, suggested jumping with her and he was with her all throughout the experience until they safely landed, with Millie’s family and county officials and paramedics watching the whole event.
She Was Mind-Blown By The Experience
YouTube Screenshot, WMAR-2 News“It was wonderful, a real thrill!” Millie exclaimed. “I was scared for one minute, it felt like I was tumbling, and then I thought somebody is holding onto me.”
Her Public-Servant Heart
PixabayUp until now, Millie still serves the country by sending care packages for soldiers who are deployed overseas, and many are grateful for her life.
Honoring Her Life’s Work
Baltimore Business JournalIn exchange for all that she’s done for the country, a park located at the Columbia lakefront, named the Vivian C. Millie Bailey Park, is dedicated to her.
See how her life-long dream came true in the video below.
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