OBITUARY
MR. JACOB GARBLAH DANIELS "JD, FORMER COUSUL TO U.N.
MR. JACOB GARBLAH DANIELS "JD, FORMER COUSUL TO U.N.
Jacob G. Daniels “JD” as his friends knew him, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at the age of 67 years.
Jacob Daniels, diplomat, politician, philanthropist, ardent sportsman (#10 for The Mighty Barrolle Team), loving father, devoted husband, and above all, a gentleman in the true sense of the word, was born Toun-whea Giakwe and Kpah Vah in Timbo, River Cess (Liberia) on July 11, 1940. JD, as he is affectionately called, is a Journalist. He worked with the Liberian newspaper, The Liberian Star, prior to his assignment with the Liberian government abroad. He served as Third Secretary to the Liberian Mission to the United Nations, New York, for fifteen years and was later promoted to Consul at the Liberian Consulate in New York for six years.
As a statesman and diplomat, he worked assiduously to promote and uphold the dignity and pride of the great nation of Liberia at home and abroad. On November 2, 2002, along with Liberia’s late and former Ambassador, Nathan Barnes (1914-1975), JD received a most significant and prestigious award from the Marylanders for Progress Organization of Washington D.C.
“JD” was a devoted Christian whose strong beliefs and faith in God helped him survive a fifteen (15) day coma due to complications of a massive stroke in 1994 that forced him into retirement. However, he remained active and could be seen in social circles, as well as visiting friends and family every-now-and-then. Oh…how he would sit for “hours” at a time writing numerous and multiple page letters to family friends and various organizations. His penmanship was amazingly eloquent and precise that it appeared to have been created by a machine of some sort. People often marveled at his craftsmanship.
“JD” was usually involved in legal, social, and political arenas advocating for his people, particularly children. He was often referred to as the Liberian male version of “Harriet Tubman” because he established and sustained notoriety with significant governances in America; which included and was not limited to, The U.S. Court System, The Immigration Service, Cargo/Shipping Organizations, and Pan American Airlines in order to advocate and provide much needed services to his people and country. These various entities referred to him as Mr. Daniels and regarded him highly as he became a prominent figure in the society of the United States for his country.
He and his wife, Malvenia, opened their hearts, purses and home to many Liberians, strangers, and friends, who immigrated to the United States. A father of twelve, he and wife Mal’s nurturing was not limited to their children, but a host of other children
A Tribute to Mr. Jacob Garblah Daniels “JD” A Celebration of "JD’s" life will be held on Friday, December 7th, at The Grace Church, 155-15 Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd (Queens, NY), (6:30 PM). Communion Funeral Service is scheduled for Saturday, December 8th (1 PM), at The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, 1047 Amersterdam Ave. at 112th Street (Manhattan, NY). Various parking facilities are located in the area for your convenience. Any pledges in memory of "JD" are welcomed. Kindly inquire via email vera368@aol.com, call 718-525-3056, or you may present your pledge after the wake or funeral service.
“The Passage to America is Temporarily Closed”
The Wake: Funeral Service and Reception:
Acknowledgement
Your kind expression of sympathy and pledge is deeply appreciated and is gracefully acknowledged by the family of Jacob Garblah Daniels
Journalist, Diplomat, Humanitarian (II)
Rest in Peace Daddy
Funeral Arrangements are as follows:
The Grace Church, Friday, 11/07/07 - 155-15 Jamaica Avenue at Parsons Blvd, Queens New York (6:30 PM). For directions please call 1-212 – 316-7540
The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine (1 PM) – 1047 Amsterdam Ave. at 112th Street, Manhattan New York (1PM)
Contact Information: Vera Daniels (daughter) 1-718-525-3056, email vera368@aol.com
- Thank you-
