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It’s never too late to chase your dreams

By Janice Wood · June 22, 2024 ·

A heartwarming story from KSDK News in St. Louis features 96-year-old Evelyn Kidd and her recent flight over St. Louis, a flight that was “70 years in the making,” according to the news report. It’s well worth the three minutes to watch it.

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  1. Susan L. says

    July 6, 2024 at 5:39 pm

    Way to go, Evelyn! Sooo happy for you, and you’re an inspiration for the rest of us!

  2. Dave says

    June 24, 2024 at 4:35 am

    Fantastic! But why didn’t the instructor give her the left seat?

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