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A tragic accident happened in Tennessee on Friday night when a 55-year-old grandfather and experienced skydiver fell to his death during a pregame ceremony prior to a game between David Crockett High School and Daniel Boone High School...
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"Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of the injured skydiver that has passed away," the Washington County School district said in a statement. "We ask that everyone keep the family in their thoughts and prayers as they deal with the loss of a beloved husband, father, and grandfather," the statement adds.
(The Spun)



Originally published on TigerDroppings.com
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atltiger648718 months
sad, of course, but skydiving is dangerous. My sympathy meter runs low for people that get hurt or die doing dangerous stuff. They assume the risk.
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TigerGman18 months
You sound like a really fun person to hang around with...
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EKG18 months
So is driving. And going up/down stairs. And texting. And getting stung by an insect outdoors. And eating. And setting off fireworks. And standing on a ladder or stool. And getting out of the shower. And slicing vegetables. And exercising/playing sports. And walking in a dodgy area of town. LIFE is dangerous; sympathy is instinctive in most well-adjusted humans.
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Wraytex18 months
If the FR's just have to secure a site, scoop up what's left then no biggie.... A mountain climber who breaks a leg 1/2way up a sheer mountain and expects the rescue guys to risk their lives to get them, I put in a different category.
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Solo Cam18 months
Did he fall on to the field or miss his mark? Sorry for the family
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cajunmud18 months
Must have lived a full life. We all pick our time to exit, as hard as that is for us to understand...so he decided to leave doing what he loved to do.

I hope I leave collapsed on the rump of a 19 year old gymnast.
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Wolfhound4518 months
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cajunmud18 months
Holy hell, that is hard to watch. He knew it was about over...for a long time. Damn...
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tketaco18 months
:squish:
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Strannix18 months
Burned in bro
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East Coast Band18 months
Looked like the parachute was open. What happened then?
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Meauxjeaux18 months
When I see "grandfather" I'm thinking 70-75. frick this 55 bs.
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cajunmud18 months
If you watch the video Wolfhound45 provided...where is the camera? How in the hell was this caught on camera? It's like it's on a selfie stick that's following him down.
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