Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless Police Officer Gary Skerski, his family, and the
Philadelphia Police Department

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

May 12, 2006

RIP brother

g rowe
nypd

May 12, 2006

Gary,
From our first days at the academy 16 years ago until the last time we spoke at the Awards Ceremony held at the F.O.P on 5-2-06 each time are paths crossed you always had a smile and we shared stories of days past. I can not express how your loss affects me and the countless others you have touched through out your career. I pray your soul is at peace and the Lord has gifted you with the grandest beat in heaven. Feel at ease that your loved ones will be cared for and will rejoin you one day in heaven. Goodbye my friend!

P/O Thomas Miles #6714
Philadelphia Police Department

May 12, 2006

My prayers are with you and your family, you will never be forgotten, you are a true HERO.

P/O Dan Duffy
Philadelphia Police Department

May 12, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ofc. Skerski, his family, friends and fellow officer during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Sir. Semper Fidelis.

AZ Narc

May 11, 2006

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Skerski. Thank you for your service, RIP.

mjw643

May 11, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Gary Skerski as well as to the Philadelphia Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Skerski, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda Police, Punta Gorda FL

May 11, 2006

Rest in peace brother. God bless your wife and children. We will not until we get him!!! God speed!

PPD Officer also the daughter of one.
PPD

May 11, 2006

Those in our profession also mourn the loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the men in blue.

FF Kevin McGuigan
Evesham Fire Rescue

May 11, 2006

God Bless you and Your Family. Rest in Peace. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

PFC Kristi Kiernan
Fairfax County Police Dept.

May 11, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

May 11, 2006

I knew Officer Skersi as a man who always spoke of his love for his family and this city. He was a good friend to our church in NE Phila and the police clergy. I thank God for his life and service. Our prayers go out to his family and all the officers who will be grieving his loss. May God's comfort be yours in the days ahead.

Rev. S Goodman
2nd&15th Police Clergy

May 11, 2006

To his wife and children I am so sorry for your loss. I wish there was something that I could say to make the pain go away, so I will say this, know that your husband and father is a HERO and will always watch over you and keep you safe. To your brother officers, be there for each other.

Cris Stacy
Wife of a Police Officer

May 11, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Officer Gary Skerski's family and to his fellow officers. Rest In Peace.

Mother of a Fairfax County Police Officer

May 11, 2006

There are really no words for me to find to express my sympathy to the Skerski family, espcially his children. He was a true hero. Lives were saved because of him and that's not something that can be said too often. He will forever be standing guard over his family to protect and guide. God Bless you and bring you peace.

Judee
sister of a Philly Police Officer

May 11, 2006

Rest in peace brother, from what I have read you were one hell of a cop.

Sgt. Mike Arnone
Honolulu Police Department

May 11, 2006

In appreciation for your service I say one thing to you,
"Thank You" from the bottom of my heart,
May your memory never be forgotten,
May your sacrifice inspire others to take action,
May your bravery motivate us to continue upholding the law and protecting the innocent,
God Bless You Sir, 10-108

May 11, 2006

May God bless you and your family. Farewell brother...

Motor Officer
Fairfax City PD

May 11, 2006

My heart broke when I read about this in our local newspaper. My husband, Officer Michael H. Wise, II was killed in June 2004 and I still feel the pain. My heart goes out to Officer Skerski's family, friends and co-workers.

Denise Wise
Widow, Officer Michael H. Wise, II

May 11, 2006

Rest in peace fallen brother. Monday was a truelly sad day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and brothers/sisters of the Philadelphia Police Department. FCPD shares your pain. God Bless.

PFC Robert Foss
Fairfax County Police Deptment, VA

May 11, 2006

Gary,
Things aren't the same at my house without you around. You won't call for my dad anymore, as you have so often in the past 16 years. He's lost a brother and not only is he torn apart but so are my mother and I. I am so sorry this had to happen to you, you were such a wonderful man. You deserved to be around til the end until you and my dad were retired, trading stories at the barber shop and still meeting up now and again to catch up. You truly are a hero and now not only do those of us close to you know, but the whole city will know what a great loss this world has suffered now that you are gone.

Mary
Daughter of PPD Sgt.

May 11, 2006

One of ours went home with you today. Detective Vicky Armel of Fairfax County Police Department lost her life today, too. May the two of you walk with God and look down on us to keep us safe until we see you again. Peace be with your family.

An MPO
Fx Co P D

May 11, 2006

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ofc. Gary Skerski and also to the entire Philadelphia Police Department. Thank you Ofc. Skerski for your sacrafice, loyal service, and dedication for protecting our country's citizens. God speed.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department - Bayview District

May 11, 2006

May you rest in peace Off. Skerski.

Cpl.
South Bend Police Dept.

May 11, 2006

To your family,
I am sorry for your loss. Gary was a fabulous community member. He read at the local school here in N.E. philly and will be remembered as a hero.
I can't imagine the pain you are feeling during this time, but I will pray that the person who committed this act of violence will be caught and justice shall be served!
My sincere prayers are with you!

Jennie
Fiance of Philadelphia Police Officer

May 11, 2006