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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 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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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 152
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