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Patrolman Jay F. Proof | Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol, Pennsylvania

Patrolman

Jay F. Proof

Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Wednesday, August 29, 1928

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 30

Tour: 1 year, 6 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 8/28/1928

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman 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 had been with the agency for 18 months and was survived by his parents.

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Yur sacrifice for this Commonwealth can never be repaid...we will never forget. God bless you...

Former PSP Civillian Employee
April 29, 2008

 

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