I'm 84 years old and just got my first tattoo. I think everyone should cross things off their bucket lists.

Kenny Jary got a tattoo at 84. Courtesy of Kenny Jary Kenny Jary is an 84-year-old Navy veteran who lives in Minnesota. He spreads positivity and joy online through his Patriotic Kenny account. Here, he shares what his experience was like getting his first tattoo. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kenny Jary of the social media account Patriotic Kenny. It has been edited for length and clarity. Back in the day, I always said that I wanted a tattoo. I was in the United St...