Lapel Pin
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.857.11
Dimensions: 1.125 in X 1 in X 0.375 in
Dimensions (Metric): 2.8575 cm X 2.54 cm X 0.9525 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 2.8575 cm X 2.54 cm X 0.9525 cm
Source: Irene Lesiw
Credit Line: Gift of the Skala Family in memory of John Skala
Description
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial given in memory of John P. Skala. The pin is a black circle with a gold-colored badge in the center and a gold-colored rose laid across the badge. "NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL" is printed in gold-colored text around the border.
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial given in memory of John P. Skala. The pin is a black circle with a gold-colored badge in the center and a gold-colored rose laid across the badge. "NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL" is printed in gold-colored text around the border.
Historical Notes
A native of Passaic, New Jersey, John Skala lived in Clifton. In his free time, he volunteered at the New Jersey Special Olympics and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. He also liked to sing at karaoke bars. A PAPD officer, John was assigned to the Lincoln Tunnel and worked part time as a paramedic. On September 11, Officer Skala reported to the towers from a New Jersey courtroom. He was 31 years old.
A native of Passaic, New Jersey, John Skala lived in Clifton. In his free time, he volunteered at the New Jersey Special Olympics and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. He also liked to sing at karaoke bars. A PAPD officer, John was assigned to the Lincoln Tunnel and worked part time as a paramedic. On September 11, Officer Skala reported to the towers from a New Jersey courtroom. He was 31 years old.
