Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Police Officer Charles Skinner,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Police Officer Charles Skinner. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Police Officer Charles Skinner is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

November 18, 2008

I had the opportunity to attend your funeral. It's a sad day to have to put a fellow brother in blue to rest.
I didn't know Charlie personally but I can feel his loss. It sounds like he was a great Husband, Father and Police Officer. He will be greatly missed.
I express my deepest sympathy with those close to him. His death hits close to home as it's been 6 years to the day we lost one of our own.
My heart goes out Charlie's wife, children, family, friends and fellow Police Officers.
You will not be forgotten. May you body rest in peace as your spirit lives on, awaiting the reunion with your eternal family.

Detective Brett Madsen
West Jordan Police

November 18, 2008

The loss of an officer is a tragedy, no matter who it may be, but it is even harder for one who is young and just starting a family.

I am also the wife of a police officer and wish the best to your family.

Rest in peace

Dana Mobley, Special Deputy
Orange Co Sheriff Dept, IN

November 17, 2008

To the family and friends of Officer Skinner and the members of the North Salt Lake Police Dept.

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you have suffered when Officer Skinner was tragically killed.

To Officer Skinner's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Charles gave to his community and the citizens of Utah, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 7, 2008.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD (CA), eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

November 17, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

November 16, 2008

Skinner aka N14. I attended your services and in my heart I felt at peace for you. your tour is done, go with god my brother. People asked me why i would go to a service for someone i didnt know. I told them Charlie would do it for me. Charlie would let me know i wasnt alone, well brother your not alone. Go with god....... N14 10-42

Deputy
Salt Lake Co Sheriff

November 16, 2008

Officer Skinner (Charlie), I had the great oppertunity to attend your funeral and I want to share a reflection of that memorial. We are Brothers and Sisters and it was proof to me after seeing all that attented. It brought a tear to my eye to hear of the great loss your family and department now have. Let us all know that the Lord now has plans for Charlie and his wife and kids will be watched over by their greatest angel. God Bless and Job well done my Brother.

Trooper Simmons
Florida Highway Patrol

November 15, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

November 15, 2008

DAY IS DONE
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER, OR THE SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHT,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL, SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY.
AS WE GO THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

It is said that EVIL flourishes when good men do nothing.

To the family of this brave Officer who gave all so that others might live, I extend my deepest sympathy and gratitude for your continued sacrifice.

To those of us who were left behind who still wear the badge, the mission continues... tomorrow is another Tour Of Duty... May God comfort you with the knowledge that you DO make a differance.

SWAT Tactical Commander Troy S. Pilivi

November 15, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Skinner...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

November 15, 2008

Thankyou for your service OFFICER SKINNER. Rest in peace with all our brothers and sisters who have gone before you. You will never be forgotten. God bless your family

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

November 15, 2008

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9. Rest in eternal peace brother. You were called way to early. May your wife and newborn twins know that there are thousands of us praying for them. Go with God. We'll take it from here.

Senior Officer
U.S. Dept. of Justice, FCI Danbury, CT

November 14, 2008

Rest in peace, we will take it from here.........
For the family, there will be rough times ahead for you. There will be many different feelings you will go through in the next few weeks and years. Just know that there is others out here just like you that went through the same rough times and feelings. We are all keeping you all in our prayers.
Brother of fallen Deputy: DFC Hilery A. Mayo Jr. EOW 06-09-07

Corporal Jeffrey Mayo
St. Tammany S.O.

November 14, 2008

RIP brother Charles.

May God bless your family, co-workers and friends in this very difficult time.

Ptlm D. Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

November 14, 2008

Officer Skinner, I admire your strength, courage, and silent leadership. You are greatly missed and will continue to be a part of my heart throughout my career. I will keep your family in my prayers, and thank you for serving your community, family, and your brothers and sisters in blue.

Officer Tippetts
Murray PD (Utah)

November 14, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother, in the arms of the Lord. I pray for your family,friends and fellow Officers. Its never easy to say goodbye. Your service will not be forgotten.

Thomas A. Carpenter
Las Vegas Metro P.D.

November 13, 2008

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

November 13, 2008

Officer Charles Skinner will be honored always and missed forever... God bless to the family and our condolences you will be in our prayers.

Commander of Operations
Falcon Investigations Fugitive Apprehension Unit

November 13, 2008

Some years ago I was a police officer in the City of Cedar Park, Texas. A very close friend notified me that he was in pursuit of a subject on a motorcycle; the following poem written by fellow officer Sgt Gary D. Wilson of Cedar Park, TX tells the story of that chase and it’s outcome. Hopefully, it will mean something to those of you who knew Officer Charles Skinner.

Just like him
I wear a badge and a gun

Just like him
At first
It was fun

In the beginning
Real justice
Was usually done

But, like all things
Laws and lawmen change

We once had respect
The outlaws dared not reject

Then the outlaws screamed
“The cops tore off my bandana”
The lawmakers demanded
The poor fellows need the “Miranda”

Now the tables have turned
The officers have learned
The outlaws have nothing to fear
The jails are all full, “ Probation One Year

It all may sound crazy
To lawmakers it’s hazy

Now the outlaw on probation
Can’t chance being stopped
For a traffic violation

To hell with the man
With the badge and the gun
At full speed, the outlaw runs

The officers, they gave a good chase
But, “Oh my God”
One officers life
Has been completely erased

Now I sit and mourn
The loss of a Brother
Killed in the line of duty
Like so many others

Now where’s the damed justice

The guy on probation
Has got 4 or 5 Citations
Now he will do the time
For his original Probation

The lawmakers explanation
For the Officers life that was taken
“He Chose the Badge and the Gun.

Sgt Gary D. Wilson

George (Scotty) Hamilton
Williamson Co, TX, Cedar Park, TX

November 12, 2008

You are missed, "Brother"!

Rest in Peace.

N. DeCook
Chicago Police

November 12, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

November 12, 2008

So full of life and fight. Missed kisses and good-by's, family gatherings and holidays. Seeing the kids grow up, growing old with the spouse. Buying that new house and going to graduations. Church on sundays and fellowship with friends. Seasons changing and quiet moments. Fire side story telling and weekends off. These are all the things officers give away when they choose to serve. Rest east now brother, we'll carry on from here. R.I.P.

Officer Wil

November 12, 2008

deepest condolences to both families of blood and blue of Officer Skinner..........rest gently dear brother , though the thin blue line has just gotten thinner , rest gently we have the watch from here........

officer val pickens
b'ham p.d./b'ham , al

November 12, 2008

bless him & his family, may he R.I.P, i wish his family well,
god bless all,
tony

none at the moment
related to leo's

November 12, 2008

I am most sorry for your loss. In God's own time it will come right again. I will be praying for his co-workers, family, and wife, but mostly for his newborn twins. God bless yu all in your time of need and grief.
Rusty Cox
CID
Ashevlle P.D.

Rusty Cox, CID Secretary
Asheville P.D., Asheville, NC

November 12, 2008