Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell PD, WY

May 30, 2014

I read in the newspaper this morning that that evil man switched lanes and intentionally hit State Trooper Christopher Skinner. I hope that man rots in hell and that State Trooper Christopher Skinner RIP. My heart goes out to his family.

none
citizen

May 30, 2014

My sincere condolences on the loss of Trooper Christopher Skinner, from New Hampshire.

Officer John Burtis, (retired)
Santa Monica Police Department, Santa Monica, CA

May 30, 2014

Trooper Skinner, thank you brother for your service and sacrifice to the citizens of NY. May God bless and comfort the family this hero leaves behind.

Deputy
TN

May 30, 2014

Trooper Skinner was a tenant of ours for a short time. Our pre-teen boys really enjoyed his company - and his truck. He kept his truck in excellent condition and parked it on a carpet in the garage! He also worked on our tractor with the boys looking on. Trooper Skinner (or Trooper Chris as we called him) was such a nice man, a hard worker and was dedicated to the State Police. Many, many condolences from our family to his. Officer Chris - may you rest in peace.

The Cioffi Family

May 30, 2014

Trooper Skinner May You RIP, GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY

Citizen
Sandro Bruzzo

May 30, 2014

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

May 30, 2014

RIP Trooper Skinner. My condolences to your family, friends, and all who wear the uniform, past and present.

LCpl Tim Rollins
US Marine Corps (Veteran 1976-79)

May 30, 2014

Rest in peace, my brother.

PO D Cronin
Yonkers PD

May 30, 2014

May God be with your family and extended trooper family

Richard Hewitt, Ret. Lt
NYS Dept of Correction

May 30, 2014

Rest in peace my brother! Prayers to family and friends. May God keep the rest of us safe.

Trooper
New York State Police

May 30, 2014

To the loving family, friends,and fellow brothers who served with him. My deepest condolences. May you R.I.P. TPr. Christopher Skinner!!! I'll be praying for you, your family ,friends,and officers who are still serving.

Tow Operator Rafael Lopez Jr.
Tuminos Towing

May 30, 2014

My heart aches for a life cut short, and the family members left behind. Thank you for your services Officer Skinner, may you rest in peace.

L M Frisbie
mother of a NYSP

May 30, 2014

Rest in Peace Trooper Skinner. May God watch over you and your family.

Supv. Inv. Dan Haughney
NYS DMV Investigations

May 30, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

Lt. A Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

May 30, 2014

May God bring great comfort and peace to Trooper Skinner's family and police family during these days. Thank you for your service. I've prayed for your family this morning.

Chaplain Mark Campbell
Morristown TN Police Department

May 30, 2014

Rest In Peace Trooper, May God Bless your family.

Chief Michael Rasmussen
Gilbert W.V.

May 30, 2014

Rest in peace Trooper Skinner!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

May 30, 2014

Rest in peace my brother, may the Lord continue to watch over you, your family and co-workers. Job well done and we will continue the fight. Paul, Shonterria and son Dylan Stokes.

TFC PAUL STOKES # 801
GA. STATE PATROL

May 30, 2014

TROOPER CHRISTOPHER SKINNER MAY YOU R I P

MICHAEL LONG NY STATE POLICE RETIRED

May 30, 2014

RIP...Brother. My prayers are with you and your family.

Sgt. Thomas Prime/Ret
Demarest NJPD

May 30, 2014

Thank you for your service Trooper Skinner.

Deputy NC
Stanly CoSo

May 30, 2014

My heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Skinner. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all during the difficult days and months ahead.

April M. Allen
Sister of Trooper Shawn W. Snow E.O.W. 08/03/08

May 30, 2014

Rest in peace Brother Christopher.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

May 30, 2014

R.I.P. BROTHER Skinner!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

May 30, 2014