Air Force Colonel Joseph Kittinger, 94, held the world record for decades for freefalling from the edge of space. He died Friday December 9, 2022. Quotable Quotes: "Life is an adventure, and I'm an adventurer. You just have to go for it. That's the American way." "As I jumped, I prayed, 'Lord, take care of me now.' That was the most fervent prayer I ever said in my life." "Everybody wants coconuts, but nobody has the guts to go up there and get them."

Air Force Colonel Joseph Kittinger, 94, held the world record for decades for freefalling from the edge of space. He died Friday December 9, 2022. Quotable Quotes: "Life is an adventure, and I'm an adventurer. You just have to go for it. That's the American way." "As I jumped, I prayed, 'Lord, take care of me now.' That was the most fervent prayer I ever said in my life." "Everybody wants coconuts, but nobody has the guts to go up there and get them."

32: Joseph Kittinger

What a Life! Lessons from Legends Podcast is a daily commentary featuring 90-second (or so) obituaries of interesting people who lived interesting and meaningful lives. Bestselling biographer Paul Batura believes we can and must learn from those who just died. In fact, we often learn as much or even more from their successes as we do from their mistakes. The best life is the life that makes the most of this one and yet reaches happily and faithfully for the next.

Share 32: Joseph Kittinger

Sign up to save your podcasts

32: Joseph Kittinger

32: Joseph Kittinger