Jacob Chestnut

1940–1998 (age 58)

capitol police officer

Biography

Jacob Chestnut served as a Capitol Police officer with quiet strength, dedicating himself to the safety of Congress and the people they represent.

His ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty marked him as a hero whose memory stands sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery, where he rests alongside those he protected.

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