New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, May 25, 1920
Add to My HeroesJames N. Skiff
Trooper James Skiff succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash one week earlier when the sidecar he was riding in struck a trolley car in Ogdensburg.
Trooper Skiff was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the New York State Police for three years.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Thursday, May 20, 1920
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsLt. Skiff,
On today, the 105th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
May 25, 2025
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