Julius "Julie" Allen

Dr. Allen was a student's biggest supporter. I cannot tell you how shocked my husband and I were to learn of this tragedy. I am still in shock. I think every one of his present and past students can tell several examples of how he went to bat for us. For me, Dr. Allen was the very first person to think that maybe someday I could be a cardiovascular biologist. He accepted me into the CVS program and looked after me through my evolution. I remember the look of pride in his face when he learned...

We all miss a great man. Dr. Julius Allen was a remarkable man who founded the cardiovascular sciences program, and showed us how sincere persistance on a noble idea can be useful. Julie is in our heart and we always remeber his lessons.

I am a current student in the Program in Cardiovascular Sciences of Baylor College of Medicine doing my thesis work in North Carolina. I am sorry that I cannot attend the graveside ceremony because of the distance. Dr. Allen always had good sense of humor and a warm heart for students. He will be missed and remembered in my heart forever.

Dr.Allen is always nice to students and colleagues. As a foreign student here, I really appreciate his kindness, encouragement and great personality. It is really a pity that I missed his funeral because I didn't receive the notice(something wrong with my email box). I believe all the students in Cardiovascular Science will miss you forever.

I am so sad to know Dr. Allen left us. He was my first Professor in Baylor when I joined the graduate school there ten years ago. I am so thankful to have had him as my mentor in graduate school -for more than 6 years there, he was a person who had impact on my life. From the discussion of research, to the learning of appreciating Jazz, to the help with selecting a name for my newborn daughter, he is a great teacher and a caring friend whom you can always learn from, share feeling with, and...

Dr. Allen was a most respectable person in my life, not only as a distinguished scientist, but also as a great mentor and friend of our graduate students here.I am so sorry for your loss.

Dr. Allen was an extraordinary program director for Cardiovascular Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, mentor on my dissertation committee, and friend who has always been available for me. I consider myself fortunate to have been one of his students, and feel bad for the new students in our program who will not get this rare opportunity to have interacted with such a distinguished student advocate.

Julie Allen was an amazing human being filled with curiosity, compassion, humor and intelligence. He always had a thought on any subject and was interested in giving you a recommendation for a great restaurant. As a student in the Cardiovascular Sciences Program, I am unable to imagine being here without him. It is through him that I met my fiance, and we will always remember Julie in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I am just very sad. Talking with Dr. Allen in the halls was always a highlight. We talked about all kinds of stuff. My thoughts are with his family and the entire Baylor family.