Kenneth Jary proudly served his country in the United States Navy. The octogenarian remains active and has millions of followers on his social media channels, where he posts under the handle @patriotickenny. He created the Patriotic Kenny Foundation to help other veterans who need assistance with mobility scooters. Kenny’s one heck of a guy, and this year, he decided to treat himself to something special for his 84th birthday. To honor his Navy veteran heritage, Kenny got his first tattoo. And we have to say, it’s pretty amazing.
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This Navy Veteran Knew Exactly What Kind of Tattoo to Get
Kenny paid homage to his Navy service, choosing an anchor and stars. He partnered with Veteran Ink to make this dream come true.
“Kenny is an 84-year-old Navy veteran who finally checked off a lifelong bucket list dream. Today, he gets his very first tattoo. This moment is about more than ink. It is about honoring service, honoring stories, and proving that it is never too late to try something new,” the caption on his video reads.
“Watching Kenny walk into the studio with courage, humor, and a whole lot of heart was unforgettable. Thank you to Veteran Ink and Joey Hamilton for making this come true!”
For his very first tattoo, Kenny chose an anchor and three stars representing his children. The moment he saw the new ink, it was clear just how much he loved it.
“Patriotic Kenny makes my heart swell with joy and pride! How he tackles life with joy and desire to understand. Gah!! What a treasure of a man,” a follower wrote.
“Joey Hamilton did a fantastic job tattooing the legendary fellow! He’s gentle and focused! This is so wholesome. I love it, “another person shared.
Just like most tattoo lovers, as soon as he saw it, Kenny said he was ready for a second tattoo.
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