Monday December 18, was a sad day for many as news came of the passing of celebrated Journalist/Author/TV Host Ian Boyne. Tributes poured in and showed how loved and respected he was as he made contributions to not only Media, but his impact on the lives of everyone who has watched his work, had a conversation with him, or was even granted the opportunity to be interviewed by him on his various Programmes (Profile, Issues & Answers, Religious Hard Talk to name a few). One area where the tributes came in yesterday was from Social Media platform, Twitter. From colleagues to those who grew up on his work, they spoke on his influence on their lives, having aspirations to be interviewed on “Profile”, and even jokingly pictured him conducting “Profile” in Heaven. Check out some of the tributes below. WALK GOOD, Ian Boyne!

Lucifer: most people don't know is I'm angel

Ian: what! No! *laughs* you, an angel? Unbelievable!

Lucifer: yeah but then I fell

Ian: I'm dying to hear more about that. Come back after the break to hear more about this riches to rags story here on profile. #profileinheaven — C'Lah (@mooretalkja) December 19, 2017

https://twitter.com/Nicholaski/status/942928039503171585

Ian Boyne, a man who unapologetically yet respectfully exposed the world to the world. He opened our minds with his curiousity. The world has lost a great man and an even better teacher. — flight of the navigator (@Gabbienain) December 18, 2017

How yuh mean?? Yuh nuh have nooo ambition if u never plan fi deh pan TVJ one Sunday evening before news #RIPIanBoyne https://t.co/2U2kVRLzh5 — Steenie (@chrstnwhtly) December 18, 2017

I just feel like once you got the chance to be interviewed by Ian Boyne on Profile you finally make it inna life. #RIPIanBoyne — Tuna (@ItzJust_Ren) December 18, 2017

Personally, because of Profile, I grew up hoping that I would meet Ian Boyne. Watched every Sunday. The stories gave me so much hope and belief. Fortunately I got the chance to tell him a few weeks ago the impact he had on my life. #RIPIanBoyne — Floyd Green (@floydgreenja) December 18, 2017

https://twitter.com/abizzlewizzle/status/942783395029049344

https://twitter.com/conblck/status/942801998570811392

One of the greatest compliments of my career was to be interviewed by Ian Boyne on Profile. He was also the first journalist to interview me in 1995. Rest In Peace in my friend. #RIPIanBoyne @GraceKennedyGrp pic.twitter.com/mWMFn8KTAE — don wehby (@dgwehby) December 18, 2017

Brilliant thinker, reader and writer #RIPIanBoyne . His was an enviable record of journalism and scholarship. His passing at only 60 has created a huge void. Walk good my friend! — Cliff Hughes (@cliffnationwide) December 18, 2017

Imagine Religious Hard Talk in heaven with Jesus as the guest. Ian Boyne: Welcome to another exciting episode of religious hard talk! Jesus: You're here! A week before my birthday! Jamaica jus neva stay good. Peace and safety up ya suh me bredda. #RIPIanBoyne #Jamaica — 🇯🇲 No Love Allowed 🚫 (@9ine11ven) December 18, 2017

When Ian Boyne approached me to do Profile, I told him I wasn't ready. He insisted and being a part of the institution that Profile is is one of my cherished memories. Boyne inspired so many! #RIPIanBoyne — Omar Newell (@OmarNewell) December 18, 2017

https://twitter.com/Astrolopiticcus/status/942768824541175808

Ian: So you were born in a Manger? Beside sheep and goat? Jesus: Yes. There was no room for my mother. Ian: A remarkable Christmas story. From Stable to Star-boy. #ProfileInHeaven https://t.co/92gw3kA223 — Twitta Times (@twittatimes) December 18, 2017

https://twitter.com/Astrolopiticcus/status/942794135404195840

#ProfileInHeaven Ian: I mean, we all want to know HOW you did it. From a slave girl to Queen, tell us more! Esther: When Gyal Good dem good… Can Quint it an me brown so him gimme d crown👸 pic.twitter.com/A7wfrFW8lK — Twitta Times (@twittatimes) December 18, 2017

https://twitter.com/Astrolopiticcus/status/942898635506966528

If you don't feel anything from Ian Boyne's passing or have any idea of how this affects journalism in JA, then I don't know what to tell you, man — 「C H A R I O T R E Q U I E M」 (@VillageTaker) December 18, 2017

BONUS

Celebrating 25 years of “Profile” (Via The Jamaica Observer)

Interview with Usain Bolt