Boynton Robson recalls jumps over many years. On his 70th, 80th and 90th birthdays, he went skydiving – but his 100th will be his last time. He turns 93 on Aug. 18.
The 317 Project tells stories of life in all of Indianapolis’ vibrant neighborhoods – 317 words at a time.Every week, members of Tillman E. Beikes-Indianapolis All-Airborne Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association get together for lunch. They're all former paratroopers, of many eras.They catch up on their families, discuss their health and talk about current events.
“Just like anybody else that would get together," chaplain Gary Pitcock said,"and then reminisce and talk about what we've done, or where we’ve been.” The group remembers jump school, about the extra $55 a month in hazardous duty pay they were given to jump out of planes. They trade stories – lots of them.Chapter chairman Mike Mullins picks up the tab for everyone that day. “Thank yous” chorus around the table.About halfway through the meal, another patron comes to the table to thank them. It’s not uncommon for someone to pick up their tab when they’re all out together, to thank them for their service.
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