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Alfred Julian

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Alfred "Fred" J. Julian, age 75, of Comstock Park, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013. Fred was a teacher and football coach at West Catholic High School and more recently at Grand Rapids Community College. During his football career, Fred played at Detroit's Pershing High School, where he was...

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I often recall and tell stories with my Dad about playing football for Fred. My Dad was a long time Football Coach as well and speaks highly of Fred. I am forever thankful for the many lessons and great memories from my GRJC Football days!

Better late then never. I played for coach Julian in the 94-95 season. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My thoughts are with the Julian family. I was a member of the GRJC Football Team in 1985 and 1986. Playing for Coach Julian and his staff was a great honor and experience. I am currently a high school football coach and have put to use many of the lessons Coach Julian and his staff taught. Thank you and God bless!

Dear Jen, Nick, Lindsay, and Jackie,

I spent 34 yrs. working for and with Fred. He gave me and the players, coaches, wives, parents, associates and fans something larger than ourselves in which to participate and take pride. Fred's love of the game taught us all to work smart, play fair, respect your opponent and to remember that football is just a game. His example showed that faith, family and friends mean more than the memory of won or lost games. We don't have Fred with us...

God rest Fred in peace and may the Lord bless his family and loved ones. We fondly remember Cousin Fred. Larry and Maggie Robinson

My condolences to the Julian family. Coach touched so many with his unique style. I always appreciated the fact that you always knew where you stood with him. He was a great mentor and an even better man. Truly one of the best leaders I have had the pleasure of knowing. God Bless!!!

Jenny, Nick, and Lindsay

I had the chance to experience Coach Julian as both a player and a student while at West Catholic. Your dad devoted much of his life toward preparation for success. It is why he experienced many successes. I think I speak for literally thousands of former players and students who were positively impacted by your father either on the field or in the classroom. I noticed Tony Kimbrough's post. It exemplifies the fact that the lessons of life inherent in the...

To a great Coach and a better man. Your legacy as a role model will remain thru the thousands of students and student athletes you were involved with.
Thanks Coach for allowing me to be a part of the "Raider Family'.
God Speed

The sports world will miss Fred. Fred was a quality person, a great coach. His teams were disciplined, fundamentally sound and commited. He was difficult to coach against becaused he prepared them well for every game.Fred was outstanding at developing a strong program as well as developing strong young men.