Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, September 3, 2020
Reflections for Detective James Michael Skernivitz
Rest In Peace brother. Your dedicated service will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department during this tragic time. Matthew 5:9
Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City PD, MI
September 7, 2020
Detective James Skernivitz, during your tour of duty you served the citizens of Cleveland with honor, dignity and compassion. It is now your time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you. To the family of Detective James Skernivitz you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Cleveland Police Department hold your head's high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay Safe. James as you enter through the gates of Valhalla your arrival will be hailed by Odin himself. Fair Winds and Following Seas Warrior.
Detective Grade One Robert Jackson Ret.
Metropolitan Police Department/ Homicide Branch
September 7, 2020
May Our Lord Have a Special Place in His heavenly Home for Detective Skernivitz. He is a True Hero. My Deepest Sympathies go out to his family and his Department , the Cleveland PD.
Michael T Sullivan, Retired Patrolman
Chicago Police Department, 9th District
September 7, 2020
Thank you for your service.
Rest in Peace.
Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Law Enforcement/Department of Public Safety
September 7, 2020
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.
James P Waggle, Jr.
Civilian
September 7, 2020
Rest In Peace Skern!
P.O. Robert Taylor
Cleveland Division of Police
September 6, 2020
Not all heroes wear capes, many work undercover.
You didn't do it for the glory.
You took an oath the day the badge was pinned upon your chest to protect us from the evil that lives among us.
You are a hero in the truest sense of the word sir and will always be remembered that way.
R.L. Fleming #59416
Correctional Officer (Ret)
California Department of Corrections
September 6, 2020
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden (Retired)
September 6, 2020
R.I.P Detective James Skernivitz
Brian Molyneaux
citizen
September 6, 2020
Rest in Peace Det. Skernivitz. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Skernivitz Family and the Cleveland Division of Police.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
September 6, 2020
Rest In Peace Detective Skernivitz my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
TERRY F ZECH OFFICER RET
Department of Veterans Affairs Police Department Detroit Michigan
September 6, 2020
My heart aches for your family, CPD and your close friends. Your service to this city will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Brother, your Brothers and Sisters in blue will take it from here.
Detective Medina County S.O. John Girard
Medina County Sheriffs Office (Ohio)
September 6, 2020
Rest In Peace brother.
Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx
September 6, 2020
Rest in Peace Detective and to the Informant
Anrae Godley-Cooper
US ARMY MILITARY POLICE
September 6, 2020
RIP Brother
Officer Nicholas Tusa
Orleans Levee District Police
September 6, 2020
Rest in peace, Detective Skernivitz. You deserve your divine reward.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.
God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
September 6, 2020
Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time....
LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD
September 6, 2020
Rest in Peace Detective Skernivitz. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.
Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department
September 6, 2020
Rest easy brother. You did your job well. Your brothers and sisters have the watch from here.
Officer Robert Cordasco
Boston Police Department, Boston, MA
September 6, 2020
Thank you for your brave service.
Patrolman William F. Gomola
Bay village ohio PD. retired.
September 6, 2020
RIP Detective Skernivitz. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Cleveland
Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
September 6, 2020
Rest In Peace !!
Lieutenant Brent Miles
Oakland County Sheriff Office
September 6, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother!!
Lieutenant ( Retired ) Victor Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ
September 6, 2020
Detective Skernivitz, thank you for your selfless service that others may live in safety. Our all-loving, all-seeing God will have abundant rewards for you. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
September 6, 2020
Rest in Peace Detective James Skernivitz! Thank you for your 25 years of service with the Cleveland Division of Police in Ohio. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your loved ones!! We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)
Kelly & Eddie King
September 5, 2020
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