Seattle Skydiver Ben Jacobson Dies

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Just got a call from a friend of a friend...

Seattle Skydiver Ben Jacobson, about whom I posted a "vibes" request on the "Talk Back" forum last year, passed away early this morning. Ben was sent home from Virginia Mason one week ago after it was determined that nothing further could be done for him.

Ben: You were an outstanding aviator. That disease took you from us, but it never defeated you. You were tough always, brave to the end, and an inspiration to us all (though you did look a little funny freeflying with that chemo pack taped to your arm - heh). Blue skies, brother.

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[JRock 0]

Blues.......

[SkyDolphin 0]

Ben was truly a remarkable person. I am fortunate to have been able to call him my friend.

If you would like to leave a message for Ben's family and friends, please go to his website and sign the guestbook.


Ben Jacobson

Rhonda

[scates 0]

I miss Ben already.

In the short time I knew him, he inspired and encouraged me. He made me laugh so much! Ben has touched me and his generous spirit lives on inside me.

I am sad. My prayers and thoughts go out to his friends and family.

[SeaKev 0]

Blue skies, Ben.

It was truly a pleasure to have known you the short time that I did.

Peace....

Kev

[benny 0]

Never knew him, but to all those who did and miss him, and from one skydiving Ben to another, blues.

Never go to a DZ strip show.

[ACMESkydiver 0]

Love to Shannon and peace and eternal blue skies to a great coach & friend of many. Ben's humor and warmth will be missed terribly...

The phone call this morning broke my heart, though we knew unfortunately it was inevitable...prayers and support to Shannon to make it through this difficult time in her life after the loss of her husband.



-It was a beautiful day over much of Seattle today, and it just seemed fitting to look through the 24th floor windows of the Fifth Avenue Building dowtown and see holes in the sky with sun shining through amidst bright blue, and feel that he is there and at peace.

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[Amazon 7]

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You were tough always, brave to the end, and an inspiration to us all (though you did look a little funny freeflying with that chemo pack taped to your arm - heh).

Blue Skies Ben my friend. Thru all the pain and the medication yet you were still there with us at Snohomish passing on your knowledge to new freeflyers last summer. What an inspiration to us all.

Major(((Vibes)) to all his loved ones.

Thanks and fly free bro

[FrogNog 1]

I have enough things I feel like saying that silence seems to say it best for me.

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Pull.

[weegegirl 2]

Eternal blue skies.

[scottjaco 0]

I remember seeing the link to his webpage when I visited the Skydive Snohomish website.

Sad to hear the bad news.

scott

[ACMESkydiver 0]

Bump for the memorial...

It will be held at Skydive Snohomish this Saturday beginning at 6pm. See www.skydivesnohomish.com and the 'Check on Ben' link for more details.

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[SkyDolphin 0]

Or you just go to...

benjacobson.com
Super Ben Jacobson


Same link without the frames.

Rhonda

[steve1 5]

Sorry for your loss....Sounds like a great guy!.....Steve1

[billymotox 0]

R.I.P. Ben. Prayers for all of you.

billy d------------------------- "Escape may be checked by water and land, but the air and the sky are free." (from the story of Daedalus and Icarus)

[FLYBERT71 0]

We have lost a husband, brother, son, and friend to all. But as long as we remember him he will always be with us.

Blue skies Ben.

"If you have time to panic, you have time to do something more productive."
Josh Whipple 7/15/70-2/10/05

[ACMESkydiver 0]

Just one last bump, as the memorial is tomorrow...

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.