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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Trfsrfr" data-source="post: 209197" data-attributes="member: 3959">Skydivers, especially old-timers tell the best stories hands down.They usually start with "no shit, there I was, thought I was gonna die".I have all the respect in the world for all those old-time paratroopers and early skydivers. Many of whom are pioneers in the sport, and are still around today.It took a lot of those ballsy people to sacrifice their lives back then, for me to be able to do my job safely (relatively) today.Every time I see one I go up and introduce myself and shake their hand, and buy them a beer if I can.They're always super appreciative, friendly as hell, and more than willing to talk about their very dangerous past.It helps guys like me keep the right perspective.</blockquote>