Some people skydive to mark a milestone, such as a significant birthday. It can be a daring and memorable rite of passage. City entrepreneur Lenin Aguirre chose to strap on a parachute and jump from an airplane, he says, “to unite Plainfield.”
Heaven knows the city could use uniting. The very diversity that so many residents prize can sometimes Plainfield’s biggest fault. So many points of view, politically, socially – imagine taking sides not just during World Cup season, but all the time, and you have an outsider’s concept of the Queen City. East End/West End, black/white, 23 Latino homelands – That and more present a challenge to someone who would “unite Plainfield.”
Lenny says he got the idea after doing research on the City of Plainfield website.
"After many hours of research, I was inspired by the history of Plainfield in which George Washington, our first president and the founding father of the United States, set up his headquarters at the Nathaniel Drake House located in Plainfield."
Inspired by George Washington’s vision of wanting something far greater than his own ambition and
self, that being the unification of people to create what is regarded as the greatest nation on earth,
Lenny says he "decided to do the unthinkable". – Jump out of a plane and stick to his vision of unifying and
sending a message to all Plainfield residents that "we must collectively push ourselves to reach new
heights!"
“ I must say that I felt not only nervous but also determined to accomplish my vision of sending a message to everyone. There are so many issues in Plainfield that the only way to resolve these issues would be to unite and have more people involved in our local government. There is too much separation and not enough unity!
“As I was in the air and gazing on the vast landscapes, I thought to myself, it’s time to awaken the Queen City! I have taken this first step with the hopes that others will follow. “
Aguirre said, "This leap of faith symbolizes that Plainfield needs to reach new heights this year!"
The owner of Mayan Mobile Marketing said more than 40 Plainfielders received the skydiving video via email and it has been viewed on Facebook by more than 1,200 people.
See Lenin Aguirre's video here.
"After many hours of research, I was inspired by the history of Plainfield in which George Washington, our first president and the founding father of the United States, set up his headquarters at the Nathaniel Drake House located in Plainfield."
Inspired by George Washington’s vision of wanting something far greater than his own ambition and
self, that being the unification of people to create what is regarded as the greatest nation on earth,
Lenny says he "decided to do the unthinkable". – Jump out of a plane and stick to his vision of unifying and
sending a message to all Plainfield residents that "we must collectively push ourselves to reach new
heights!"
“ I must say that I felt not only nervous but also determined to accomplish my vision of sending a message to everyone. There are so many issues in Plainfield that the only way to resolve these issues would be to unite and have more people involved in our local government. There is too much separation and not enough unity!
“As I was in the air and gazing on the vast landscapes, I thought to myself, it’s time to awaken the Queen City! I have taken this first step with the hopes that others will follow. “
Aguirre said, "This leap of faith symbolizes that Plainfield needs to reach new heights this year!"
The owner of Mayan Mobile Marketing said more than 40 Plainfielders received the skydiving video via email and it has been viewed on Facebook by more than 1,200 people.
See Lenin Aguirre's video here.
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