Derek Brandon Jacobs passed away Saturday September 30, 2006 due to a motorcycle accident. Our bright shining star blessed every day of our lives. The beloved son of Leslie and Jeffrey, grandson of Arlene and Martin Jacobs and Norman and Phyllis Rosen. He was an exceptional individual loved by so many including his aunts, uncles, cousins, family, friends, his fellow students and teachers at Florida International University and all those who knew him. He was gifted in his knowledge of computer science, mathematics, and the basic sciences. He persevered to reach every goal he set, and he lived his life full of enthusiasm. At the age of 12 he became the youngest known Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer in the world. This achievement set the bar for Derek and he continued to strive for and be satisfied with no less than excellence. He received worldwide media attention as the youngest and first civilian in the world (age 14) to receive a medical microchip with the potential to save millions of lives. At age 18 he was completing his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and interviewing at medical schools to begin in 2007. His goal was to become a Neurosurgeon and create innovations in medical technology. In lieu of flowers, we know Derek would want donations to be made either to The Make-A-Wish Foundation, or to the Children's Inn at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland. He shared his love generously and was much loved in return. Services will be held at The Gardens Memorial Park, at 4103 N. Military Trail (just South of Yamato Road; 561-989-9190), Wednesday, October 4 at 2 pm. Arrangements entrusted to: Sinai Memorial Chapels, Delray Beach561-865-1747 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
Published in The Palm Beach Post on 10/3/2006.
∼Derek at age 12 had become the youngest Microsoft-certified systems engineer, qualifying him to run the computer network of a medium to large corporation. Derek and his family became world news on NBC's Today Show for the first persons to have a VeriChip implant in 2002. He was a college prodigy. Cause of death, motorcycle accident at age 18.∼Teen With Medical Microchip Dies in Fla.
By Associated Press
Sun Oct 1, 7:43 PM
Derek Jacobs, who gained national attention when he and ...
BOCA RATON, Fla. - A teen engineering prodigy who gained national attention in 2002 when he and his family received identification chip implants on live television was killed in a motorcycle accident, authorities said.
Derek Jacobs, 18, lost control of his motorcycle early Saturday and crashed into a guardrail and a pole, the Palm Beach County sheriff's office said. He was wearing a helmet.
"It was just a crazy accident of a bump or something, and he was catapulted," said his mother, Leslie Jacobs. "He had, of course, potential, because he was brilliant, and he was just a wonderful son. He wanted to make a difference in the world."
Derek was set to get his engineering degree this year after only two years at Florida International University. He wanted to be a neurosurgeon, his mother said.
At age 12, Derek became certified by Microsoft as a systems engineer. He was qualified to run corporate computer networks.
Two years later, he and his family had identity chips implanted on live television. They were the first family to get VeriChip IDs, made by Applied Digital Solutions.
Derek pushed his parents to look into the chips as a way to help store medical information for his father, who suffered a host of health problems, including
Published in The Palm Beach Post on 10/3/2006.
∼Derek at age 12 had become the youngest Microsoft-certified systems engineer, qualifying him to run the computer network of a medium to large corporation. Derek and his family became world news on NBC's Today Show for the first persons to have a VeriChip implant in 2002. He was a college prodigy. Cause of death, motorcycle accident at age 18.∼Teen With Medical Microchip Dies in Fla.
By Associated Press
Sun Oct 1, 7:43 PM
Derek Jacobs, who gained national attention when he and ...
BOCA RATON, Fla. - A teen engineering prodigy who gained national attention in 2002 when he and his family received identification chip implants on live television was killed in a motorcycle accident, authorities said.
Derek Jacobs, 18, lost control of his motorcycle early Saturday and crashed into a guardrail and a pole, the Palm Beach County sheriff's office said. He was wearing a helmet.
"It was just a crazy accident of a bump or something, and he was catapulted," said his mother, Leslie Jacobs. "He had, of course, potential, because he was brilliant, and he was just a wonderful son. He wanted to make a difference in the world."
Derek was set to get his engineering degree this year after only two years at Florida International University. He wanted to be a neurosurgeon, his mother said.
At age 12, Derek became certified by Microsoft as a systems engineer. He was qualified to run corporate computer networks.
Two years later, he and his family had identity chips implanted on live television. They were the first family to get VeriChip IDs, made by Applied Digital Solutions.
Derek pushed his parents to look into the chips as a way to help store medical information for his father, who suffered a host of health problems, including
Derek Brandon Jacobs passed away Saturday September 30, 2006 due to a motorcycle accident. Our bright shining star blessed every day of our lives. The beloved son of Leslie and Jeffrey, grandson of Arlene and Martin Jacobs and Norman and Phyllis Rosen. He was an exceptional individual loved by so many including his aunts, uncles, cousins, family, friends, his fellow students and teachers at Florida International University and all those who knew him. He was gifted in his knowledge of computer science, mathematics, and the basic sciences. He persevered to reach every goal he set, and he lived his life full of enthusiasm. At the age of 12 he became the youngest known Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer in the world. This achievement set the bar for Derek and he continued to strive for and be satisfied with no less than excellence. He received worldwide media attention as the youngest and first civilian in the world (age 14) to receive a medical microchip with the potential to save millions of lives. At age 18 he was completing his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and interviewing at medical schools to begin in 2007. His goal was to become a Neurosurgeon and create innovations in medical technology. In lieu of flowers, we know Derek would want donations to be made either to The Make-A-Wish Foundation, or to the Children's Inn at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland. He shared his love generously and was much loved in return. Services will be held at The Gardens Memorial Park, at 4103 N. Military Trail (just South of Yamato Road; 561-989-9190), Wednesday, October 4 at 2 pm. Arrangements entrusted to: Sinai Memorial Chapels, Delray Beach561-865-1747 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
Published in The Palm Beach Post on 10/3/2006.
∼Derek at age 12 had become the youngest Microsoft-certified systems engineer, qualifying him to run the computer network of a medium to large corporation. Derek and his family became world news on NBC's Today Show for the first persons to have a VeriChip implant in 2002. He was a college prodigy. Cause of death, motorcycle accident at age 18.∼Teen With Medical Microchip Dies in Fla.
By Associated Press
Sun Oct 1, 7:43 PM
Derek Jacobs, who gained national attention when he and ...
BOCA RATON, Fla. - A teen engineering prodigy who gained national attention in 2002 when he and his family received identification chip implants on live television was killed in a motorcycle accident, authorities said.
Derek Jacobs, 18, lost control of his motorcycle early Saturday and crashed into a guardrail and a pole, the Palm Beach County sheriff's office said. He was wearing a helmet.
"It was just a crazy accident of a bump or something, and he was catapulted," said his mother, Leslie Jacobs. "He had, of course, potential, because he was brilliant, and he was just a wonderful son. He wanted to make a difference in the world."
Derek was set to get his engineering degree this year after only two years at Florida International University. He wanted to be a neurosurgeon, his mother said.
At age 12, Derek became certified by Microsoft as a systems engineer. He was qualified to run corporate computer networks.
Two years later, he and his family had identity chips implanted on live television. They were the first family to get VeriChip IDs, made by Applied Digital Solutions.
Derek pushed his parents to look into the chips as a way to help store medical information for his father, who suffered a host of health problems, including
Published in The Palm Beach Post on 10/3/2006.
∼Derek at age 12 had become the youngest Microsoft-certified systems engineer, qualifying him to run the computer network of a medium to large corporation. Derek and his family became world news on NBC's Today Show for the first persons to have a VeriChip implant in 2002. He was a college prodigy. Cause of death, motorcycle accident at age 18.∼Teen With Medical Microchip Dies in Fla.
By Associated Press
Sun Oct 1, 7:43 PM
Derek Jacobs, who gained national attention when he and ...
BOCA RATON, Fla. - A teen engineering prodigy who gained national attention in 2002 when he and his family received identification chip implants on live television was killed in a motorcycle accident, authorities said.
Derek Jacobs, 18, lost control of his motorcycle early Saturday and crashed into a guardrail and a pole, the Palm Beach County sheriff's office said. He was wearing a helmet.
"It was just a crazy accident of a bump or something, and he was catapulted," said his mother, Leslie Jacobs. "He had, of course, potential, because he was brilliant, and he was just a wonderful son. He wanted to make a difference in the world."
Derek was set to get his engineering degree this year after only two years at Florida International University. He wanted to be a neurosurgeon, his mother said.
At age 12, Derek became certified by Microsoft as a systems engineer. He was qualified to run corporate computer networks.
Two years later, he and his family had identity chips implanted on live television. They were the first family to get VeriChip IDs, made by Applied Digital Solutions.
Derek pushed his parents to look into the chips as a way to help store medical information for his father, who suffered a host of health problems, including
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