In his high school days, he was a successful athlete, sailor and basketball player, and during his studies he was an active youth leader.
He helped preserving peace and when it was necessary to prevent the possible destruction of the city, which was threatened by the JNA on a daily basis.
[3][5] Even during the war period, Juričić always found time to receive in his office anyone who needed help.
[3] He was part of the team led by Luciano Delbianco that successfully negotiated the removal of the JNA from Pula, which, after two months of tensions, night shootings and blackouts, was achieved on December 16, 1991.
In addition, as a member of the Crisis Staff, he was awarded the Homeland War Memorial in 2004 in Zagreb.