Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts are with Officer Skinner's family. I pray his wife will have the strength she needs to care for and raise their children. Officer Skinner, know that your brothers and sisters will look after your family. Be with God.

A Wisconsin Officer

November 10, 2008

God Bless you.

Rick F.
Ret. Co

November 10, 2008

“A Prayer for the day when we don’t have new names to mourn”.

Godspeed brother. May the LORD watch over your family and all of those you left behind. Your brothers and sisters will take it from here.

Deputy S. Williams
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, UTAH

November 9, 2008

My prayers are with you, your family and department. Rest in Peace and God Speed.

Just a Cop
Oregon

November 9, 2008

Officer Skinner,

Words cannot express our gratitude for your ultimate sacrifice. A humble thank you must suffice at this time. I pray that your babies, in time, may know of their Daddy's courage, sacrifice, and honor. You are our hero and ask God to bless your family with peace and comfort.

Officer M. Russell
Utah Department of Corrections

November 9, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Charles Skinner as well as to the North Salt Lake Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Skinner, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

November 9, 2008

Officer Skinner,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. La

November 9, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

November 9, 2008

This is such a tragedy. I have no words. I am sooooo sorry for your loss.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

November 9, 2008

To the Family and friends of Officer Charles Skinner. I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Officer Skinner paid the ultimate price to keep the citizens he serves safe. He knew the dangers of the job and willingly performed his duty. His loss will be felt through out his communtiy, the State of Utah, as well as the United States.

Sgt. Brian Larsen
Lehi PD

November 9, 2008

Officer Skinner Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

November 9, 2008

I have been praying for you to pull through since I seen it on the news. I am so sorry for your wife. May God Bless and comfort your wife and babies.
Thank-you for your service to the state of Utah.
Holley Orr ~ wife of Detective Kevin Orr EOW 11-22-06 ~Utah

Anonymous

November 9, 2008

You are gone but not forgotten. God speed brother!

Lt JD

November 9, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl.II David A. Murphy
TX DPS

November 9, 2008

Rest In Peace Brother. Although your time was short I know you made a difference. Know that the perp is in custody and will pay for his actions. My condolences to your Family and the North Salt Lake PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

November 9, 2008

God bless the Skinner family. Thanks for your service and dedication to the community you served. May we all remember your sacrifice.

Deputy K. Powell
Salt Lake County Sheriff

November 9, 2008

What a tragic loss of a young life! I pray the judge/ jury is moved to take swift, severe action against this offender.

God bless his family.

Officer JP Blake
LaPorte Police, Indiana

November 9, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 9, 2008

Officer Skinner,
You are a true American hero. Your community and this country is forever in your debt. Now rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.
You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Josh Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

November 9, 2008

My heart is torn by hearing of your wife and twin babies left to continue life's journey without your physical presense. May yourest safe with The Lord and may He comfort and strengthen your loved ones.

Anonymous

November 9, 2008

Rest in peace Borther Charles, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Police Dept Okla

November 9, 2008

Dear Charles, Thank you for making our lives better through your dedicated service. Rest in peace brother. God will take care of you and your family. Your twin babies will know what a brave father they had as a Police Officer. RIP.

Zan Robison
Centerville City Pd

Officer Zan Robison
Centerville City Pd Utah

November 9, 2008

Sincere condolences to the family, friends and department of Police Officer Charles Skinner. May he rest in eternal peace, and may God bless and keep you all.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

November 9, 2008

Rest in peace. I will pray for the family and friends of officer Skinner. God bless you and your family and all the other Officers who do this job.

Anonymous

November 9, 2008

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

November 9, 2008