[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 29, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E896]
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                        REMEMBERING ERVIN JULIAN

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                           HON. DEBBIE LESKO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 29, 2020

  Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Ervin Julian from Surprise, Arizona. Mr. Julian was one of the few 
World War II veterans still alive in Arizona, a centenarian, a Valley 
resident for more than 50 years, and a proud husband and father.
  Mr. Julian was born in Waltham, Massachusetts and enlisted in the 
United States Navy for four years during World War II. During his time 
in service, he was stationed at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, 
Texas, where he worked as the base commander's assistant. Shortly after 
his service, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he worked as a 
wholesale salesman.
  He was married to the love of his life, Louise Julian, for nearly 
seventy-two years. Together, they raised their son Steven, who often 
refers to his dad as ``a great hero.'' His only grandson, Joseph 
Charles Bentley Julian, is proud of his grandfather's service and the 
contributions he made to our nation.
  Mr. Julian was a member of the American Legion and a big supporter of 
Boy Scouts of America. He fueled his love of antique automobiles by 
being active in the Horseless Carriage Club of America and Wally Byam 
Caravan Club International.
  His family continues to cherish one of the most memorable final 
moments they shared together--when he went viral at a rally for 
President Donald Trump in February 2020. Mr. Julian captured the hearts 
of many when two men carried him down a flight of stairs at the Arizona 
Veterans Memorial Coliseum as the crowd chanted ``U-S-A! U-S-A!'' in 
the background.
  On this day, we as a community would like to thank Mr. Julian for his 
service to our country and ask those who knew him to pray for his 
family during this time of mourning.

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