Busy defense lawyer John Jacobs was almost never without his cell, nor is he without it now. The difference is that the phone was, and is working order, which sadly cannot be said for Jacobs. His beloved Motorola T720 was sent with him into eternity fully charged, where it continues to work beautifully after three years.
John's wife Marian Seltzer, who is also a defense lawyer, pays the monthly $55 phone bill, and lest anyone forget, his number is etched into his headstone beneath the words "Rest in Peace." An irony for those who feel harrassed by their cell phones, but we're assured Jacobs wouldn't want to be parted from it now or ever. I only hope that none of those who leave voice messages are clients in crisis who haven't received the news. A call back would be a "good news - bad news" affair of the Twilight Zone variety.
I so wish we knew whether it simply beeped, or played a certain song. Whatever the choice, it will forever be memorable for those present when the very first call rang in - at the end of the services for Jacobs. Son Simon laughs remembering the day, "The poor diggers, I thought they'd have a heart attack!" Indeed.
Simon, his brother, and mother leave messages on a regular basis and hear "Hi. You've reached the voice mail of John Jacobs. After you hear the beep, leave a voice mail and I will return your call." As far as we know, there have been no outgoing calls.
Selzer calls and keeps him up to date on matters of interest and concern. "Some people talk to God," Seltzer said. "I talk to my departed husband." Personally, I hope the battery holds a charge for an exceptionally long time.
Odd News: Definately departed NY Attny John Jacobs still receiving cell calls in eternity
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