Police Officer John Pete Skala

NY/NJ Port Authority Police Department

Police Officer Skala's Act of Heroism

Not only was Johnny a police officer, but he was also a paramedic. Johnny ran into the south tower with a paramedic bag to help guide people out of the building. He was doing a floor to floor sweep.

My Hero

Johnny is considered to me a true American hero, because he never thought twice about walking into the building. He would do it again. He loved his job and it showed. Was a police officer and a paramedic..

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