Midshipman First Class Jason Jablonski, 21, Dies of Illness
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The Naval Academy announced the death of Midshipman First Class senior Jason Jablonski, 21, of New York, who died Sunday after a fight against leukemia.
Jablonski died at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
"Midshipman Jablonski was well known by fellow Midshipmen for his tremendous optimism and ability to have a positive impact on everyone he met, even in the face of a disease like leukemia," said Naval Academy Commandant Marine Col. Steve Liszewski. "His attitude and fighting spirit can serve as an inspiration to us all, and his passing is a humble reminder about the value of life."
Jablonski was diagnosed with leukemia in August and was receiving treatment since the diagnosis. His condition worsened during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend due to an infection. He was surrounded by his family and fellow midshipmen when he died around 4 p.m.
At the Naval Academy, Jablonski was a member of the 13th Company and the men's club ice hockey team. He was an economics major and was on the superintendent's list for the past three semesters and on the commandant's list every semester during his time at the academy. He previously held positions in his company as a platoon sergeant and a squad leader.
Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
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