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July 03, 2007
23 Year old Jamaican makes history flying solo around the world
By: Janice Dayle
 Young Barrington Irving, created history on June 26, 2007, when he returned from his solo flight around the world. The 23year old Jamaican born pilot caused tears of pride to well up in the eyes of many as he accomplished his youthful dreams and achieved the aim of inspiring young men and women for some time to come. Being the first person of African descent as well as the youngest person to ever succeed in such a colossal feat, has placed Irving way above the clouds he rode alone – in the eyes of the world.
Inspired at the age of 15 by another Jamaican pilot, Gary Robinson, young Irving set out to not only master the field of Aviation but also to become an inspiration himself to other youth. Having been born in Kingston and raised in Miami's inner city since he was 6 years old, Irving was accustomed to seeing teens develop into nothingness, with not much confidence in their future or hope for substantial progress after high school. In an interview on his Experience Aviation website, Irving said, "When I was a teenager, there was little incentive for me or my classmates to get off the streets and pursue real careers. And the situation hasn't improved; in the neighborhoods between my home and high school, more than 24 kids under the age of 21 were murdered by other kids under 21 in the past year alone."
Identifying these conditions as the main cause for diminished hope amongst inner city youth, Irving set out to encourage change, by being a living example. Through his love for aviation, Irving was able to prove naysayers wrong, as he persevered even while lacking sufficient resources. "I was too you and had no money, but that didn't stop me," he said. Determined to show his Miami Gardens peeps that they can do more with their lives than resorting to violence, Irving set out fearlessly to not only learn, accomplish and earn, but also to construct an environment geared towards mentoring and developing the aviation skills of other youth.
Experience Aviation is the name of that place, and it is a nonprofit organization founded by Irving that aims at encouraging kids to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace. Citing statistics that show a shortage in qualified aviation industry personnel over the next 10 years, Irving developed a plan to foster the interests of youth by informing them of the procedures to get the necessary training and by promoting confidence in their potential.
With deep passion and strong faith in God, Irving fearlessly flew around the world. He feels his ability to motivate countless young people to pursue careers in aviation is his actual purpose on earth. "I feel that aviation has chosen me for this purpose," Irving said.
Posted by yardFlex at July 3, 2007 06:48 PM
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Posted by: MajorT
on July 3, 2007 07:22 PM
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Posted by: Q-STORM
on July 3, 2007 07:55 PM
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Reading about Irving did put a smile on my face and also makes me feel proud for what the young black man has archieved at an age where most young men has no idea whatsoever of what they want to do in life. His determination and perseverance should be an inspiration to us all, both the young and the old. I wish him every success in his plan to foster the interest of youth in aviation. Guidance and protection Irving because the lord knows we need more strong, positive and influential black men like yourself. BLESS!
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Posted by: PAYDAY
on July 3, 2007 08:57 PM
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POSITIVE YOUTH THESE DAYS IS LIKE A BRILLIANT LIGHT IN A SEA OF DARKNESS, AND ONE THAT SEEKS TO MOTIVATE OTHERS IS NOTHING SHORT OF A MIRACLE!!! MUCH RESPECT AND HONOUR!! WELL DONE MR BARRINGTON IRVING
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Posted by: dre day
on July 4, 2007 12:02 AM
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yyyyyyoo mi rate dis yute yah and he stay in dade county big up yo .
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Posted by: Jubba Azifmikayre
on July 4, 2007 12:53 AM
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LONG TIME THIS DID FI POST UP STAR. EVEN IN FLORIDA VERY RARELY U HEARD OF IT. YOU HAD TO FOLLOW PROGRESS ON THE WEBSITE. I FELT THAT IT WAS BECUZ HE IS BLACK AND JAMAICAN. BUT YOW MORE RESPECT STILL.
ALLIANCE MI SEH...
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Posted by: Joi
on July 4, 2007 07:50 AM
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Congrats!!!!!!!!!! to you for rising above all the negatives and to do something like that is really something for the history books. keep ya head up and keep doing what you're doing. LATA!
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Posted by: Pandi
on July 4, 2007 08:59 AM
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Thank you Yardflex for highlighting such a brillant young man, Barrington is an inspiration to all, he gives me hope for the youth of today. I say to you BI continue your God giving talents, you are truely a scientific genius. You are a living testament that Marcus Garvey words are still alive. UP YOU MIGHTY PEOPLE....
May the Most High continue to guide and protect you and your family in all you do.
Prosperity.
done know. a suh we Jamaicans dweet. Me proud a you me bwoy, keep doing u thing, and keep yuh head up.
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Posted by: JJ
on July 4, 2007 11:29 AM
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This is one of the reasons that make me proud to be jamaican.
Big up my youth
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Posted by: Denise
on July 4, 2007 12:00 PM
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i am so proud of you keep it up and remember to always aim for the shy and you may fall on stars
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Posted by: Sharine(Tavern Princess)
on July 4, 2007 12:10 PM
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u go boy!...we are all proud of u
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Posted by: Debs
on July 4, 2007 12:29 PM
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Barrington, u make me feel proud to be a Jamaican. Eevn more that u r a product of Jamaica. U show the world that good can come from Jamaica. I pray that God will continue to bless u and your family
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Posted by: BISHOP RANKING
on July 4, 2007 12:36 PM
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YEAH, BLACK MAN RUN THINGS YAH KNOW, NICE ONE, I MYSELF AM INSPIRED
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Posted by: lee
on July 4, 2007 12:37 PM
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Just another example that man can do anything when he set his mind to it. Congrats my yute, you have made me feel proud to be a Yardie (sniff sniff)
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Posted by: Jason
on July 4, 2007 01:03 PM
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Posted by: toni
on July 4, 2007 01:05 PM
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Just one of the many things jamacians are good at.
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Posted by: tara
on July 4, 2007 01:36 PM
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You go boy you make your parents real proud and the whole world.
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Posted by: michieboo
on July 4, 2007 01:43 PM
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Its refreshing to read that a young Jamaican is featured in the news on a positive note....More young men should be living in this boys shadow...He is a prime example that we can do better despite our circumstances
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Posted by: SASHA
on July 4, 2007 02:05 PM
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Lots of luv and respect to Mr Irving for being an eg for other youngsters. U certainly hav my prayers for success.
Goes to show good people come from Jamaica.
Peace out!!!!
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Posted by: Wade Cameron
on July 4, 2007 02:08 PM
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Jamaicans continues to shine all around the world. Big up to all Jamaicans. Great accomplishment for us.
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Posted by: hits
on July 4, 2007 03:49 PM
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another brilliant Jamaican. Finally Yard Flex posting this story.
What an inspiration he is. Congrats my yout
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Posted by: kemar
on July 4, 2007 04:06 PM
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i think it is a great achievement and jamaicans are good at anything all inna badness.
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Posted by: blaxx
on July 4, 2007 08:02 PM
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bless mi yute an ur safe return
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Posted by: Reasonings
on July 5, 2007 07:20 AM
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Dats whats up yow.....if he was white this would have been more publicized in the news....i saw it on CNN but it was like a couple seconds and all they said is that he was about to take off,showed the plane and that was it lol...no interview no nuttn.
BUT RESPECT MY YOUTH......an big up yuh sponsors as well cause without sponsors things like these couldnt be accomplished by ones self ....cause im sure that cost a whole heap a loot.
RISE TO THE OCASSION
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Posted by: Becca
on July 5, 2007 12:25 PM
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Irving my brother WELL DONE! Much love and respect!
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Posted by: Marsha
on July 5, 2007 06:57 PM
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CONGRATS!!!! YOU'RE AN INSPIRATION TO ALL THE PPL OUR AGE :)
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Posted by: sheryl skipper
on July 6, 2007 05:37 AM
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News like these make me feel proud to be a Jamaican. See, we can do it if we just get up off our lazy ass take our fingers out of our ears and do it.
nuff respect
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Posted by: Softbody
on July 6, 2007 01:58 PM
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Young Black and Fearless nuff Respect
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Posted by: gee
on July 7, 2007 04:15 PM
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Barrington Irving God give you everything you desire.
Where was this on the news. where is the jamaica goverment are they going to recognize this dude.
23. this fellow needs to teach the youth, build them up.
I think he is not being given enough respect. but if he killed some white boy he will be front page news.
big up yourself nuff respect from the England African crew.
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Posted by: OUT AN BAD
on July 9, 2007 10:25 AM
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ERVING ALL HIM NAME SOUND LIKE A GREAT PERSON NAME, BIG UP U SELF SELF MY LARD, U R A JAMAICAN HERO IN THE EYES OF A MASS OF PEOPLE, U R THE F-ING MAN IF U ASK ME MY LARD, WHAT U HAVE DONE IS SOMETHING A LOT WILL NEVER DO R CAN NEVER DO, PEOPLE U FEEL BOUNTY R MAFRADO R BEENIE DAG COULD HAVE EVER DONE ANY THING LIKE THIS, AND IS BECAUSE I C HOW U ALL LOVE THESE NONE PROGRESSIVE AZZ HOLE SO MUCH Y I MENTION THEY CANT DO WHAT MR ERVING HAS DONE, I WANT TO C 200 POST ABOUT WHAT THIS MAN HAS ACHEIVED LIKE HOW U C 300 POST FOR BOUNTY, BEENIE, AND MAFRADO AND THE REST, BIG UP THIS MAN THE SAME WAY U LOOSERS. HE DESERVE IT, Y ? HIM BLACK. AND IT TAKES A WIZ TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT HE HAS ACCOMPLISHED.
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Posted by: NASSAUGYALDEM
on July 10, 2007 04:30 PM
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Well done I love to see Men of Africaan Descent (especially the young one's)doing very well.
Continue the good work perhaps your work will inspire another young man as you were.
The Entire Caribbean is proud of you!!!! Young Barrington Irving
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Posted by: KULCHA GOSPEL
on July 13, 2007 08:32 AM
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Irving will be a leader in the future...because he has the spirit of leadership.
The true spirit of leadership is whenever you are told you can't do something because of your immediate circumstances (whether it be finances, age, gender, race, and/or nationality) and you press on anyhow! Then, when you have conquered your endeavor and it inspires others, it changes lives by giving others a sense of purpose.....that is real leadership!
I can't wait to hear what Mr. Irving will be doing when he's 40....if he's off the chain like this now in his 20's?
Keep up the good works...God is smiling!
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Posted by: rose huling
on July 14, 2007 11:08 AM
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You are a great inspiration to all may The Most High bless you and keep you you truly are one of his miracles much love Rayach
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Posted by: PIERRE
on July 17, 2007 01:19 AM
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I DID 22 YEARS IN NAVAL AIR, IT TOOK A LONG TIME BEFORE WE HAD BLACK NAVAL AVAITION PILOTS, IT FINALLY HAPPEN. NOW YOU CAME ALONG, A FIRST FOR A BLACK MAN. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT COUNTRY YOU CAME OUT OF, IT MATTERS THAT YOU ARE BLACK AND ACHEIVED. THANKS, I FEEL REAL GOOD ABOUT YOUR FEAT. PIERRE
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Posted by: ndidi njoku
on July 20, 2007 06:29 PM
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im really proud of u my brother.ur courage is awesome.
plz kip it up,i thank God for ur sucess.
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Posted by: iteasha Green
on October 31, 2007 12:55 PM
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very happy to hear that a jamaican flew around the world. As Jamaican who learn fast and have so much knowledge that we are now just flying around the world. I do reconize that it is a wonderful thing. so well done barry
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Posted by: J.K
on January 27, 2008 07:08 PM
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Well done Barrington! when you fly to England contact me i'l be waiting for you at the airport!!!!
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