Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Skalman your sacrifice will never be forgotten. It has been an amazing honor to get to know and work side by side with your daughter for a number of years with Minnesota LEMA Honor Guard and Board. She is now a dear friend. God bless.

Sheriff Kevin Torgerson
Olmsted County Sheriff's Office Minnesota LEMA Board of Directors

March 18, 2022

I remember 1963 and 1964 and the summers when Glenn used to chase me around his their house, Of course he always let me win and I got to sit in his patrol car and got a candy for my victory. Tough years growing up, lost a President and a fantastic neighbor.

Steven B Carlson
former neighbor

March 17, 2019

Trooper Skalman has been a part of my mindset for as long as I can remember. Mama always reminded us kids to "kiss Daddy good-by" when he signed on for his shift - we always knew, in the far reaches of our minds it was a possibility he would not come home, never really thinking such a thing could happen to us. But life throws us curve balls and the connection is there whether or not we've met. I remember your Dad. Deborah Ziesmer Nied - daughter of Trooper Don Ziesmer

Deborah Ziesmer Nied
Daughter

October 1, 2016

It has come to my attention that you were a Johnson High school graduate. I also noticed that you are not in the JHS Hall of Fame. I will try to do everything to change that, you have earned your mark and you gave all for the citizens of Minnesota. SP 326 10-7

Anthony Zuk MSG Ret
MPC, USArmy

January 9, 2015

Noticed your memorial sign on US 61.
Thanks to all State Troopers, Sheriff and local Police for the invaluable service you provide. Especially you and your family Mr. Skalman. You are in my thoughts each time I pass that memorial.

Thomas Terry
Grateful citizen

November 15, 2014

Your service will never be forgotten by the citizens of Forest Lake, MN and Wyoming, MN.

R.I.P.

Richard R. Peterson, Chief of Police
Forest Lake (MN) Police Department

October 8, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 47th 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.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 27, 2011

You were honored on this website tonite. Time has not diminished your
service or sacrifice. So sad you left 3 little ones to be raised by your wife.
I hope she was able to find happiness once her heart mended.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

April 28, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 26, 2007

A great Trooper and brother. He did his duty well.

Sgt. Don Skalman
Maplewood P>D> Retired

March 29, 2007

Remembering you along with all the others on 12-27 who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in Peace. You're not forgotten.

Anonymous

December 27, 2004

Dear Trooper Skalman,

It is with great respect and sadness that we write this to express our condolences to the Minnesota State Patrol and to you and your fine family. God gives us great peace in allowing us memories of good times. Dwell on these good memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for your love and care of your fellow man. Please watch over us from above and pray for us. We love you dear one. We will meet someday.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Deputy Sheriff

October 23, 2004

You are not forgotten. Thank you for your service.

July 16, 2004