Wendell Jackson Hershey,PA Obituary,Death–Army Veteran, Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle
HERSHEY, PA — Wendell “Bernard” Jackson, a retired U.S. Army Captain and beloved member of the Hershey community, has passed away after a prolonged and valiant fight against cancer. He is remembered as a man of immense strength, courage, and determination who inspired all who knew him.
Bernard, a proud U.S. Army Combat Veteran and Airborne Paratrooper, approached his lengthy health battle with the same tenacity and resilience he displayed in service to his country. Friends and family recount how he fought cancer so hard for so long, never yielding his spirit or his will. Through every difficult treatment and challenge, he continued to show unwavering strength, embodying the heart of a soldier until the very end.
“Watching him keep pushing forward was a lesson in true courage,” shared a close family member. “He faced this journey with the same discipline and fortitude that defined his military career. He was our captain to the last.”
Beyond his service, Bernard was a cherished father, grandfather, and friend in Hershey. His legacy is one of profound bravery, both on the battlefield and in his final, personal struggle. He leaves behind a community that deeply admires his service and a family that will forever be inspired by his powerful example of perseverance.
Details regarding services for Captain Wendell “Bernard” Jackson will be announced by the family. He is survived by his loving family, who request privacy as they grieve their profound loss.
