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James Fenton Proof

James Fenton "Jay" Proof

Died August 29, 1928

James Fenton Proof served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism Unknown
What Happened

Patrolman Jay Proof was killed while attempting to apprehend a speeding motorist on Route 826, Jackson Township, Tioga County. Patrolman Proof lost control of his motorcycle and struck a bridge abutment. He died the next day from his injuries. Patrolman Proof was a U.S Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol for a year and a half.

Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 14-E · Line 14 cut as JAY F PROOF
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Patrolman Proof gave the Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol 1 year.

Thank you for your service to the people of Pennsylvania, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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