Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective James Michael Skernivitz

Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, September 3, 2020

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Reflections for Detective James Michael Skernivitz

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 4, 2020

Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

September 4, 2020

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

September 4, 2020

Rip Brother.

DET. LT. Al SELLINGER SCOTCH PLAINS POL
Scotch Plains Police Dept

September 4, 2020

Rest, brother.

Sgt Steve Headle
Mishawaka, IN police

September 4, 2020

Rest in peace Detective James Skernivitz. You are a true hero.

Jamie D Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office, Retired

September 4, 2020

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Detective James Skernivitz during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Detective James Skernivitz.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

September 4, 2020

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

September 4, 2020

Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and diligent watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

September 4, 2020

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Cleveland Division of Police. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 4, 2020

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret/)
Nassau County PD, NY

September 4, 2020

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Detective James Skernivitz. Please know we are eternally grateful for James’ service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Detective Skernivitz, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Cleveland Division of Police
Cleveland, Ohio for James’ partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Detective Skernivitz’s family.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

September 4, 2020

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

September 4, 2020

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

September 4, 2020

RIP My Brother

Retired Police Officer Maria Alvarez
NYPD

September 4, 2020

Thoughts and prayers to the family and loved ones as well as the Cleveland Division of Police. Rest in peace always and please know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your fellow law enforcement.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 4, 2020

Rest In Peace! Thank you for your service!

Adult Probation and Parole Officer; Erie
Erie County Adult Probation and Parole

September 4, 2020

True hero, Rest In Peace sir

None Noah D
Civilian

September 4, 2020

I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Detective James Skernivitz. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcome him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and all members of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

September 4, 2020

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