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Turning 90 is a huge achievement.
That’s why a woman named Marg Burg wanted to celebrate it in a truly spectacular fashion.
And so she took to the skies with the help of a skydiving instructor.
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The inspiration for this came from having seen a public figure celebrate his birthday in a similar fashion.
Well, I saw George Bush do it when he was 90.
And I thought, Well, if he can do it, I can,' Burg said.
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After all, the fact of making it to her 90th birthday was an adventure in its own right.
I never thought I’d ever reach 90, you know?
But here I am.
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I’m gonna do it!
To fulfill her dream, Burg and her family reached out toSkydive Buckeye.
I’m excited for her.
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She makes every day count.
And we all love Mom very much.
And I wish all my siblings could be here, but I’m representing mom.
The footage of Burg skydiving is a perfect showcase of the womans determination.
When asked what she thought of the experience, she couldn’t contain her joy.
It was wonderful, just wonderful, she said, like I was a bird.
It was exciting to see everything from up there, just wonderful.
Here’s to many more thrilling birthdays, Mrs. Burg!
A woman named Marg Burg wanted to celebrate her 90th birthday by jumping out of a plane.
I saw George Bush do it when he was 90.
And I thought, Well, if he can do it, I can,' Burg said.
I never thought I’d ever reach 90, you know?
But here I am.
I’m gonna do it!
