[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 185 (Tuesday, November 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1465]
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              REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF EDWARD CALLION, JR.

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 19, 2019

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Edward 
Callion, Jr., 96, who passed away on November 3, 2019.
   Mr. Callion was a lifelong resident of my district and owned and 
operated Callion's Construction Company for 50 years before retiring in 
2004. He attended Warren G. Harding High School and went on to attend 
Youngstown College, Sharon Brick Laying School, and A.T.E.S. School of 
Drafting. Mr. Callion was also a member of the Community Church of God 
in Christ and was inducted in the Africa American Achievers Hall of 
Fame. In his free time Mr. Callion enjoyed boxing, traveling, and 
watching sports.
   Mr. Callion served our country during World War II as a Technician 
4th Grade, from the 3420th Quartermaster Trucking Company. While 
serving proudly in both Normandy, France and Central Europe, he 
received the Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre 
Service Medal, and EAME Service Medal. In addition to these honors, Mr. 
Callion also received 5 Bronze stars for his service.
   He is survived by a full and loving family including his sons, 
Edward and Timothy Callion; his daughter, Mrs. Edith Lindsay; his 
sisters, Ms. Gladys Davenport and Ms. Leola Maxine Morgan Frazier, and 
3 step-children, 7 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.
   I admire his dedication to his work and his commitment to family, 
and I am proud to have had Mr. Callion as a member of my district. My 
deepest condolences go out to the Callion family, and all whose lives 
were touched by Edward. He will live on in the hearts and minds of all 
that knew him.

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