Percy L. Julian Jr.

I did not know anyone in the Julian family. I just watched the 2 hour NOVA documentary about Percy Julian and saw Percy Julian, Jr speaking about his father. I was so impressed with the integrity and bravery of both of them, and so amazed by the story details, that I looked them up on the internet to learn more. I was so sad to see that Percy Julian, Jr. Passed away within a year of the airing of the NOVA episode.:-(
I am so glad that I got to hear him speak about his memories of his...

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

I am watching the documentary about Dr. Julian now and his son Percy Julian Jr. is speaking now. I was so sorry to learn Percy Jr. has also passed away. I may be wrong, but I don't think my high school science class mentioned Dr. Julian's contributions to science. I'm in awe of this marvelous American family.

Just watched this again last night and was moved again by the example of the life of luminary Percy Julian, Sr. I was so sorry to remember again that his son, Percy Julian, Jr. has also passed away. He was the Boy Scout Leader for my late husband's Troop in Oak Park, Illinois where my husband and I both grew up. My husband thought he was a great Scout Leader. As children, we heard of the bombing and burning of the home when we were both growing up in different parts of Oak Park. It was...

Just watched the PBS Special on Dr. Percy Julian. What an extraordinary human being! Thank you to his friends, family and colleagues who helped him succeed far beyond any reasonable expectations! We are a better society for his and his family’s contributions! What a marvelous AMERICAN story!

Faith, my heartfelt sympathy and love. Marc