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re: Impressive young man!

Marcia — 6/27/2007 10:57:44 PM (archived)

He started by cleaning airplanes... got interested and asked people what was what and went on from there. Amazing story.

Good for him.

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Youngest Pilot To Fly Around The World. - Marcia - 6/27/2007 8:30:20 PM
- "Irving believes his mission -- to bring hope, primarily to inner-city minorities -- made his trip unique." - Lee - 6/28/2007 2:03:34 AM
  - "Racism by minorities seems to be condoned and celebrated." - Lindy - 6/28/2007 9:23:17 PM
    - Again, he's the one who brought it up. - Lee - 6/29/2007 7:43:59 AM
      - Right, Wrong, or Indifferent - Jody - 6/29/2007 12:21:35 PM
        
        He brought it up yes... - Jody - 6/29/2007 12:25:04 PM
        
        No, just pointing it out. - Lee - 6/29/2007 3:56:01 PM
  - re: "Irving believes his mission -- to bring hope, primarily to inner-city minorities -- made his trip unique." - True, but he's still an inspiration to be 23 yrs old and having done it. - Marcia - 6/28/2007 2:32:22 AM
    - And that's all fine and good. - Lee - 6/28/2007 1:01:50 PM
- Impressive young man! - Eri - 6/27/2007 8:49:12 PM
  - re: Impressive young man! - Marcia - 6/27/2007 10:57:44 PM

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