WHEN Annette Dray’s grandson Conner Lester talked about skydiving for his 21st birthday, Annette took up the challenge. She said, “If you do it, I will too”. Grandmother and grandson actually made their dream come true recently at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport on Oak Island, North Carolina (oakislandnc.com).
Both were tethered to a professional jumper from Skydive Coastal Carolinas (skydivecoastalcarolinas.com). The jump plane took them to 11,000 feet before they jettisoned the doorway and were in free fall for some time. The parachute then opened and they floated safely back to the airport.
When asked her thoughts while waiting to board the jump plane, Annette said, “What am I doing?” Once they were airborne, she did not give it much further thought. What impressed her the most about the experience? She replied, ” The beauty of the surrounding area”. When asked if she would she do it again, she said, “probably”. Her grandson Conner liked it so much he wants to pursue skydiving further.
Annette said they received nothing but encouragement from their loved ones. Annette and her husband Frank live in King, NC. Conner lives in Wrightsville Beach with his parents John and Melissa Lester.
Congratulations to both for a dream come true. And, by the way, Happy 75th Birthday to Annette.