Upon news of his passing on, on 11 September 2008 , Africa reacted with shock and grief. We communicated the sad news to various Scouters in Africa and some of them had this to say:

Seychelles
''We sincerely believe that brother Klaus' foresight will contribute to the positive development of our great continent through the emergence of good future leaders that our [Scout] associations are trying to nurture''.
Bernard R.Elizabeth
Chief Scout of the Seychelles

Mauritius
''In this sad moment, I would like to convey our deepest and most sincere condolences to the family on the demise of Mr. Klaus Jacobs. May God welcome him in his arms and reward him for his contribution
in making the world a better place. We keep him in our deep prayers and may he rest in peace''.
Didier Camalboudou
International Commissioner
The Mauritius Scout Association

Liberia
''We extend our deepest condolences to his family and the Jacobs Foundation family for his home-going and pray that his soul, like the souls of other faithful departed, rest in perfect peace''.
Barthalomew Toe-Wreh
International Commissioner
Liberia

Burundi
''It is with great grief that we learned about the passing on of Klaus Jacobs, the Founder of Jacobs Foundation. At The Association des Scouts du Burundi, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We are grateful for the support – both moral and material – that the Jacobs Foundation offered our association. May he rest in peace''

Claver Kazobavamwo
Executive Coordinator
Association des scouts du Burundi

Mozambique
''Mr Klaus Jacobs was more than just a wonderful person; he was one of our greatest supporters and benefactors. We know that his passing on will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him in African Scouting and in the entire World''
With our deepest sympathy,

Prof. Dr Leonardo Adamowicz
National Chief Scout
Moçambique

Africa Regional Office
''The Jacobs Project has had a profound impact on the lives of thousands of Scouts across Africa, which has provided a critical vehicle for not only personal development, but through the Scouts to their communities at large. The legacy of Mr. Klaus Jacobs will continue through the multitude of young people through whom his generosity and vision will leave this world a better place''

With gratitude,
Rubina M. Haroon
Regional Director

Klaus was awarded the Bronze Wolf for services of the most exceptional character to Scouting in 2006.
May he rest in peace.

''Good men must die, but death can not kill their names'''
- Proverbs

Compiled by
Euloge Ishimwe