Endorsement From Lyle Skillman, Pastor, Counselor & Recovery Program Director

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When I heard that Jon VanGesen was a possible candidate for Sheriff in your area, I was so excited. I’d like to take moment to tell you why. My story is unusual, but it ties directly into who Jon is as a man and a law enforcement officer.

I came from a dark past of drugs and crime. I spent twenty plus years as an addict and a criminal in Kitsap County. I got arrested many times and did several years locked up. Throughout that period of my life, I encountered Jon VanGesen many times. He was responsible for getting me off the streets more than once. But Jon is not what I was expecting as a police officer. He always treated me decent regardless of why we were talking. Also, he was not ashamed to share his faith with me and try to steer me in a better direction. I must tell you that it did have an impact on my life.

Not only is Jon a good, fair decent human being, but he is a good cop. You hear things on the street and Jon was always a topic of conversation. People feared him as a law enforcement officer but respected him as a person.

I became a believer in prison and have been clean and out of trouble for many, many years. I am now a pastor, biblical counselor and have started and directed two different Christian recovery programs for addicts in my community.

Jon and I became friends after my life changed and have worked together on some projects in the community, which by the way he was very involved in as well. We have continued that friendship to this very day. He has impacted many other people I know as well.

I just wanted to take some time to tell you that you have a good opportunity to add an amazing asset to your force over there. You won’t regret choosing him for the job. Don’t miss the boat on this one.

Sincerely,

-Lyle Skillman
Pastor, Counselor, and Recovery Program Director

Posted on 24 Feb 2024, 17:07 - Category: News