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John James Brown

Died February 14, 1985

John James Brown served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Trooper John Brown succumbed to injuries received two weeks earlier when he was struck by a vehicle. He was investigating an accident on U.S. Route 1 in Chester County when the second vehicle went out of control on the icy highway and struck him. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained in intensive care until succumbing to his injuries two weeks later. Trooper Brown was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam War veteran and had been with the Pennsylvania State Police for just under 15 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter and parents.
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U.S. Army
Also Served
Pennsylvania State Police
Trooper
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 26W · Line 5 cut as JOHN J BROWN
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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.

Trooper Brown gave the Pennsylvania State Police 14 years.

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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