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Jamaican's dream soon to come true at BYU

What a terrific story. With all the negative press and the constant tirade of mis-information regarding the LDS faith and practices, it is nice to hear a testimonial like this one. Straight from a convert family we see how their faith has blessed them for generations and how it will continue to make an eternal difference in their lives. God bless this family and all of those who are dedicated to trying to follow the commandments and stay true to the faith.

Congratulations Spencer! What a privilege for BYU to have such a student, what a blessing for the LDS church to have such members.

Now this is the kind of story I like to read!!All positive for once! What an awesome family and super examples of how to raise children and to help guide them to do good and be productive.

I'm the first in my family to graduate from BYU...or any college. I pray my children can also attend school there. Great job to this family.

Good family. High ideals and strong values. I'm glad they could be part of the BYU family.

Congratulations to the Nugent family. This was a great story.

This is a good story; inspiring in a plethora of ways. However to say that there is a constant tirade of mis-information regarding the LDS church is a bit ambitious. No one can ascertain the truth, especially regarding the historical components of the truth. When it comes to Desnews, I would say a majority of the stories concerning the church are staged in a positive light- I could be wrong, but I think your comment may be a little over board

Fantastic, uplifting story. A breath of fresh air after all the sniping and anti-Mormon bias of many in the media.

I don't always read every word in the articles, but I did in this one. I'm impressed with the values and hard work of the Nugent family. What an example this family is to all of us. Congratulations, Spencer! Keep up the good work!

Wha'gwan?! The Nugents are studs! They used to feed us every 2nd Sunday in the Linstead branch... Chicken, Rice 'n Peas. Mmm good! Victor was such a good influence for other Jamaicans to join the church, and his testimony is powerful. He used to go on TV and talk about the church in Jamaica, kind of like a talk show format. They really are a good family, even better than what this article portrays.

Spencer was only a kid when I was there, about 9. Good family. All of them.

The Nugents are wonderful, humble, sincere people. Congratulations are definitely in order!

What a superstar! I am taking this article home to read to my kids. I hope they'll be as inspired as I have been. This article made my day.

CONGRATULATIONS SPENCER!!! I am sooooo proud of you!!!! Keep on SHINING!!!

Knowing the Nugent family as a missionary was a highlight of my time in Jamaica. Victor and his family were always examples of what is best in people. Congratulations to them for succeeding against overwhelming economic odds in a very impoverished country. Spencer might have been a baby when I was there...but it sounds like he has the same attributes of his older siblings.

Spencer and his family are wonderful. I've been lucky to work with him and get to know him at BYU.

I am a proud Jamaican. The Nugent family is just fabulous, as all Jamicans are. Congratulation Spencer

Spencer you are one of the most talented and hard working people I know. Congratulations to you and your family!

This is a refreshing story about the Jamaican family and Victor Nugent's conversion. Congrats to Spencer. I bet you were named after President KIMBALL as well!
The negative press comment is most likely about in a general sense and is true. The media is the culprit here, you only have to look at what the press and media are doing with Mitt Romney!! I didn't think the comment was overboard at all-- but true! Not to dwell on it though. God bless you Spencer in your new job and all that you have accomplished. Hard work never hurt anyone and you have the drive, example and encouragement from parents that knew from the beginning and found the truth. Spencer, You carry a legacy you know and much like your parents did for you. Life will only get better. Good job!!This is a story of faith and perseverance and the Secret. WhawHOO!!!

Spencer you ARE awesome, a good friend and a great example. Your family sounds great too. Keep it up. You make us all proud.

Congrats to Spencer and the Nugent family. I, too, will be the first from my family to graduate from college, and it will be a great blessing in the future. This is wonderful story, and hope to read more like it in the future.