[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 152 (Tuesday, August 31, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E942-E943]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING ELL EDWARD ``EDDIE'' ASH

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 31, 2021

  Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Ell 
Edward ``Eddie'' Ash. He was a beloved member of the New Jersey

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community who passed away on August 10th, 2021 at the age of 59. He is 
survived by his wife, Kimberly, his five children, Ell Jr., Kimelle, 
Joshua, Maurice, LaMiyah and Daviyon, and his grandchildren, Ariell Jr. 
and Ell Edward Ash III.
  A man of large stature and spirit, Ell's presence was one that 
welcomed you and that could not be ignored. You could often find Ell 
behind his grill at community events preparing his famous barbeque or 
energizing the congregation at Mt. Zion AME Church by playing Gospel 
Jazz or R&B on his saxophone. He was an individual that enjoyed 
challenging the younger men in his life to keep up with him; especially 
when it came to football, swimming, and bike riding.
  Anyone who knows Ell will speak to his passion for service and this 
is shown no clearer than in his commitment toward youth mentoring. From 
his days at the University of Houston, he was an active leader in the 
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity's ``Guide Right'' program, a hands-on 
curriculum that empowers youth in the Black community to harness their 
potential to address local issues. For 25 years, Ell served as a Senior 
Corrections Officer at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility. 
Throughout any week, you could find Ell coaching football, baseball, 
and basketball teams throughout the Willingboro Public Schools system 
where he would always conclude each game and practice with a team 
huddle to laugh and reflect.
  My heart goes out to Ell's entire family. For those that knew him, 
even in the briefest of life's moments, he will be missed.

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