She set her sights sky-high for her centennial birthday.<\/p>\n
A courageous Florida woman who once tended to injured soldiers on the frontlines of World War II marked her 100th birthday this week by leaping out of an airplane, according to a report.<\/p>\n
Raymonde Sullivan, of Sebastian, had once pledged to disbelieving friends that she would take the pulse-pounding plunge if she made it into triple digits, NBC 5 reported.<\/p>\n
Accustomed to feats of bravery, she made good on that promise Monday.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had never done it,\u201d she told NBC 5 after landfall. \u201cAnd I\u2019ve done a lot things in 100 years. I thought I must do it while i can.\u201d<\/p>\n
Originally from England, Sullivan had served as a nurse during World War II and was tasked with caring for wounded soldiers, according to the outlet.<\/p>\n
Still fearless more than 70 years later, Sullivan coolly hopped out of the plane with an instructor and made a successful landing.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was scary,\u201d she said. \u201cI would say it is.\u201d<\/p>\n
While Sullivan was pleased with her feat, she said it was a one-off experience.<\/p>\n
Asked if she planned to do it again, there was no hesitation.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d she said with a laugh. \u201cNo.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Sort of reminds me of old Abe Simpson’s line.<\/p>\n
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