[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E224-E225]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF ELIJAH BILES

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                            HON. AARON BEAN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 17, 2026

  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of Elijah Biles, a young man whose life was only just beginning. 
At 22 years old, Elijah had earned his associate degree and was looking 
ahead with hope and determination toward the future. By day, he worked 
at UF Health Jacksonville. By night, he poured his heart into what he 
loved most: gaming, drawing, and streaming alongside his dad, uncles, 
friends, and the online community he was building.
  He was a devoted son, an incredible big brother, and one of the most 
compassionate souls you could ever meet. Elijah found joy in the steady 
rhythm of work, family, creativity, and connection.
  Then, in June of last year, everything changed. Elijah was diagnosed 
with Grade 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive and inoperable brain cancer. 
One of his earliest symptoms was the loss of use of his right arm, 
devastating for someone whose passion was art and gaming. As the cancer 
progressed, weakness spread, and he faced severe cognitive decline and 
difficulty communicating.
  His father, Robert Biles, a Navy veteran of 24 years, set aside his 
own plans to become Elijah's full-time caregiver, rearranging his work, 
traveling for treatments, and standing by his son every step of the 
way.

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  On February 24, 2026, Elijah was placed in hospice care on Amelia 
Island, surrounded by loved ones, with his father and mother constantly 
at his side enduring something no parent should ever have to face. On 
March 1st, Elijah passed away, succumbed to his illness, bringing an 
end to a beautiful life. He left behind a family and community who 
loved him deeply.
  I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Biles family and to all who 
were touched by Elijah's life. May we remember his creativity, his 
kindness, and the light he brought into the lives of others.

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