Daytona Beach, FL: It was supposed to be a triumphant return to the Embry-Riddle sports complex for Adam Hinton, the Human Cannonball. It turned into a travesty. Fans lined up in the UC on Tuesday afternoon for the opportunity to get a picture taken with or even just touch the daredevil extraordinaire. His admirers reveled in his satin glow, dancing in the stands at the Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium.
Coming straight from an US Weekly photo shoot, the Human Cannonball was prepped to shoot himself out of a cannon for the first time at the aeronautical university he's called home for more than 5 years. He had jumped three students in an earlier stunt this year, and had taken his motocross game to the next level - besting the two top 10 year olds in a mad dash. This was supposed to be his crowning jewel; the stunt he is known for the most.
He waved farewell to his throng of adoring fans before entering the cannon. It was the last they would ever see of Mr. Hinton all put together. As the fuse was lit and slowly made it's way to lift off the cannon began to uncontrollably shake. Murmurs came from the crowd, soon swelling to pleas for the Cannonball to get out. It was too late.
When the blast came all that remained were shards of the once invincible superhero's cape. Shortly thereafter the Cannonball's head sprung out, like a cork from a champagne bottle. Where cheers and adoration were expected, silence crept up and choked the life out of the once bacchanalian crowd.
The Human Cannonball left behind a great legacy as America's foremost daredevil. He was a true treasure, and will be sorely missed.
A memorial segment on the Human Cannonball will be airing on FLOCK > TV early next week. Please help us pay homage to this great hero.
Long live Cannonball.
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