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MARKHAM, Ill. (WGN) \u2014 It was supposed to be a pre-prom gathering like no other, but a mother\u2019s over-the-top helicopter stunt for her daughter has sparked cheers and controversy in Chicago\u2019s south suburbs.<\/p>

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The mother behind it all is the chief of the Markham Park District, who arranged for a helicopter to land for a one-of-a-kind prom photo op for her daughter.\u00a0Within moments of the chopper landing, Markham police intervened, however, and shut it all down.<\/p>\n

Quamyra Brown was able to get some pics, but the flyover that her mother, Quintina Brown, had arranged never happened. <\/p>\n

While Quintina acknowledged that the stunt may be excessive to some, she told Nexstar\u2019s WGN that that was the intent. Brown revealed that she wanted to create a long-lasting experience, albeit with an $800 price tag.<\/p>\n

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Quintina Brown and Quamyra Brown. (Photo\/WGN)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

She said she doesn\u2019t understand all of the fuss surrounding the stunt.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe was graduating and this was going to be a memorable experience. I just wanted to be able to provide that for her,\u201d Quintina said. \u201cI did not think it was going to blow up as much as it did, sadly, but I\u2019m glad she was happy and she was able to do her photo shoot despite the unexpected turn of events that transpired and unfortunately went viral.\u201d<\/p>\n

Quamyra added, \u201cI was a little sad and disappointed because I didn\u2019t know there was an issue with [the helicopter] being out here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Markham Park District board commissioner Kenneth Muldrow agreed with Quintina.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo your contention is there\u2019s nothing on the books that would prevent her from or prevent this thing from happening. Is that correct?\u201d WGN asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is definitely correct. Absolutely not. There\u2019s nothing on the books that would prevent this from happening,\u201d Muldrow answered, while also expressing that he had no issue with the stunt despite the chatter.<\/p>

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But Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa told WGN that he disagrees with the sentiment, saying that the issue begins and ends with public safety.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to make sure that things are safe. We had no notice, no anything,\u201d Agpawa said.<\/p>\n

The mayor spoke from experience, having flown and landed helicopters.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve landed them in neighborhoods. We\u2019ve always had medical people on standby. We\u2019ve had the fire department on standby. We\u2019ve had spotters. We\u2019ve had distances that were safe, that we knew that those propellers would not harm anyone,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

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Quamyra Brown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the stunt, officers issued tickets to both Quintina and the chopper pilot. The Village of Markham is also considering additional legal options. <\/p>\n

Despite the citation, there\u2019s nothing but appreciation for the prom girl herself, who said that she will always be thankful to her mom for what she did for her on her prom night, regardless of the outcome.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was super amazing. I had such a great time,\u201d Quamyra said. \u201cSo I\u2019m thankful for my mom. She brought everything together, so I\u2019m thankful for that.\u201d<\/p>

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