New Britain Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Sunday, October 12, 1924
Reflections for Police Officer James Skelly
Officer Skelly,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Britain. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
October 12, 2024
Officer Skelly, it has been 100 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 18 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of New Britian.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
October 12, 2024
Officer Skelly, it has been 99 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
October 12, 2023
No passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
October 12, 2020
Rest in peace Officer Skelly.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 12, 2020
Searching through ancestry records, I have come to believe that James Skelly is my Great-Great-Grandfather.
Christopher Skelly
Great-Great-Grandson
May 9, 2012
Rest in Peace, Officer Skelly. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 4, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 87th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
October 12, 2011
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 87th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
October 12, 2011
Officer Skelly,
On today, the 84th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Britain. It took another two years, but your murderer finally got the justice that they deserved.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
October 12, 2008
As the anniverssary of your passing approaches, we remember you and thank you for your service.
This writer is pleased that justice was served quickly for your murderer.
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
October 10, 2007
Thank you for your service in the community that I grew up in years ago. Some do not understand what it takes to do this job, but you did and gave it all. Keep watch over the rest of us as we continue our work. Rest in peace.
JR Brown
Chesterfield PD
October 31, 2006
Thank you for your service to your community. You are today remembered as a hero. Rest in peace.
A citizen
October 12, 2004
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