Leaving a legacy: Long time Fort Wayne first responder honored
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Leaving a legacy in the community.
Former police officer, firefighter and Vietnam veteran Danny Jackson, 78, died on Saturday, June 7, 2025, after his short battle with pancreatic cancer. Jackson's funeral service, held at Pathway Community Church in Fort Wayne, had military, police and firefighter honors. But the service reflected Danny as a person, along with his service to the community and country.
"He was a guy who enjoyed life," said Chad Jackson, son. "He was a f