Battalion Chief David H. Jacobs, Jr. lost his battle with duty-related esophageal cancer on November 8th. On Thursday, December 3rd, there will be a processional and memorial for Jacobs.
The 26-year veteran served at several different stations including Greenwood, Queen Anne, Madison Park, Downtown, West Seattle and Capitol Hill. Jacobs was promoted to Battalion Chief in 2001. According to this memorial for him, he was also a talented writer, penning 22 how-to books.