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Detective Anthony Skotnicky

Canton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, December 4, 1919

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Reflections for Detective Anthony Skotnicky

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Anthony Skotnicky of the Canton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 66 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 4, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Anthony Skotnicky of the Canton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 4, 2021

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Anthony Skotnicky of the Canton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 60 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

December 4, 2019

Det. Skotnicky,
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 Canton. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 4, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you Hero and your family for your sacrifice and service. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

December 4, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Anthony Skotnicky of the Canton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 60 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

December 4, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Anthony Skotnicky of the Canton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

December 4, 2017

Tony was also my great-uncle and the family has always been proud of his service to Canton. I saw his name on the national police memorial in Washington, DC a few years ago and it was a moving moment. It is good to see that his story is consoling others whose familes have gone through similar experiences.

Jo Anne Caruso
Great niece

June 16, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 92nd 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 4, 2011

Detective Skotnicky,

Your kindness was returned with treachery. Please know that on the 90th anniversary of your tragic death, you are remembered as not only an officer of the law, but a gentleman. Rest in Peace.

DDB

December 4, 2009

Det. Skotnicky,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Canton. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. It took another two years, but your murderer finally got the justice that he deserved.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

December 4, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 3, 2007

to my great uncle anthony, it is great to see your memorial as i searched our name on the internet. it is with great pride to see your name and history posted. as your story has been passed down through the years, and has been documented accurately as told. I visit your street often when we visit canton. "skotnicky court". god bless you!! you looked alot as my father did in his younger years!! your great nephew, rick.

richard m. skotnicky
federal aviation administration

March 29, 2006

DET SKOTNICKY IS IT AMAZING TO ME THE EVILNESS OF THIS WORLD. IT WAS SO LONG AGO THAT YOU DIED, BUT YOU ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN. AND FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND GENEROUSITY, I AM SURE YOUR REWARD IS GREAT. KEEP WATCHING OVER FROM BEYOND MY FRIEND.

DISPATCHER9520
SAUK COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

December 13, 2005

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