Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Gary Skerski.
You were a police officer, a son, a husband, a father, a friend and an uncle. We couldn't be more proud of you. I think of, and pray for you and your family everyday. Robert and Nicole miss you dearly.. Nicole says that she doesnt want to cry because you always told her to be strong. The family has gotten together alot scince you were taken from us and ever time were together we tell stories of want a one of a kind person you were. We know that you were looking down on your funeral on May 12th, probly just laughing at the big fuss everyone made over you....but you deserved every bit of it. You will never be forgotten.
Love, Sam

Sam Schwartz
Niece

May 20, 2006

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY OF OFFICER GARY SKERSKI AND THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT ON THIS GREAT LOSS.
REST IN PEACE HERO.

NEIU P.D.
CHICAGO,IL

NORTHEASTERN IL. UNIV. PD

May 20, 2006

With the death of Bucks County Pa. Officer Gregg #5103, Newtown boro still in our heart, we send out our deepest sympathy to officer Skerski's family. He is a Hero. You have our prayers always.

Bucks County 911 Dispatcher

May 20, 2006

You did the hard stuff. You kept Philly safe. You are loved and will be missed by all from Philly. Looked down on us and keep us safe in you hands. Thank you for the most great gift. Being a man in blue.
Love The May Family

Kathy
citizen

May 19, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. A dear friend of mine (Newtown Borough Officer) was shot and killed last year. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. May you rest in peace. Say Hello to Brian for me... Thank you for your service...

Matt Johnson
Friend of a fellow officer

May 19, 2006

Thank you Officer Skerski for your ultimate sacrifice. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. May the Lord hold you closely and give you ultimate peace and give comfort to your family knowing that your selfless act of bravery every day and at the moment of your death will not be forgotten. God bless you and may the eagles carry you on their wings to our Creator.

Ryan A.
Resident of Philadelphia

May 19, 2006

I GREW UP IN PHILLY,I LIVED THERE 21 YEARS AND MY FAMILY STILL LIVES IN NORTHEAST PHILLY.I THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IT'S A RISK THE AVERAGE MAN OR WOMAN WON'T TAKE.IT'S A THANKLESS JOB UNTIL A TRAGEDY LIKE THIS BRINGS A COMMUNITY TOGETHER.I WISH I GOT A CHANCE TO MEET YOU AND SAY HOW THANKFUL I AM FOR YOUR SERVICE.I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO WEAR THE BADGE SO THAT AT THE END OF THE DAY THEY MAKE IT HOME TO THIER LOVED ONES.YOU CAN REST IN PEACE NOW AND MAY THE SCUMBAG SOLOMON BURN IN HELL.

nevada department of corrections

May 19, 2006

Thank you Officer Skerski for your bravery Monday night. You showed the ultimate courage by giving your life for the people in Pat's Cafe. Thank God the suspect has been caught. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Pat Sharpe
15th district neighbor

May 19, 2006

Its never easy out there and the average citizen does not know the danger.keep him in your thoughts. Sometime people come into our lives they dazzle us with thier brillance, teach our souls to dance and leave footprints in our hearts and we are never the same.

former phila police officer and retired

May 19, 2006

I am thankful for those of you who take the pledge to be a Philadelphia Police Officer. I wish the respect and knowledge of your job was seen by everyone and I also wish a family still had a father, a husband & a son. The City will always have a HERO. Thank you Officer Skerski.

May 19, 2006

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS THE SADNESS FELT. THESE POLICE OFFICERS RISK THEIR LIFE EVERYDAY FOR THE SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY AND WE GREATLY APPRECIATE THEIR EFFORTS. I AM FROM PHILLY, RECENTLY MOVED TO VEGAS AND OFC PRENDES WAS GUNNED DOWN 2 MONTHS AGO AND IT IS DEVASTATING ANYTIME THIS HAPPENS. GOD BLESS THE SKERSKI FAMILY

JOY LINSK
NO RELATIONSHIP

May 19, 2006

My deepest Sympathy goes out to the family of Officer Skerski-I did not know him but it saddens me to see something this tragic happen to someone so selfless and brave. You cared so much about protecting others-even if it meant you would lose your life-I do not have to know you to know that you are an amazing person and a hero. Thank you for your sacrifice. Please watch over your family and help them get through these most difficult times-they need you more than ever. Rest in Peace-"God broke our hearts to prove that he only takes the best!"

Lisa Silvano

May 19, 2006

Did not know P/O Skerski, but as a member of this police department I lost a brother on that tragic day. My heart felt condolences go out to his wife, son and daughter and the rest of Gary's relatives and friends. Brother Gary I know that the Lord has opened up those gates for you and let you in. REST IN PEACE. WE WILL NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICE YOU MADE!!!!!!

P/O Rolando Figueroa
Philadelphia

May 19, 2006

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Skerski find the courage and strength to press forward in this difficult time. May the Lord continue to watch over and bless you.

P/O K. Jefferson
Baltimore City Police Dept.

May 19, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of this man. My heart goes out to you. I have a deep respect for all the agencies across this country who put their lives on the line everyday. God Bless you Officer Gary Skerski.

Heather

May 19, 2006

TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER GARY SKERSKI,

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO YOU, YOUR CHILDREN, AND ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALTHOUGH WE NEVER PERSONALLY MEET MR SKERSKI WE HAVE HEARD MANY GOOD THINGS FROM CLOSE FRIENDS OF HIS THROUGH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS, TAKE CARE! RIP OFFICER SKERSKI.
LOVE ALWAYS,
PATTY AND DEREK

Patty And Derek

May 19, 2006

God Bless you my brother in blue for your service. God be with your family, friends and co-workers in their time of loss. Watch over your fellow brothers and sisters in blue...We will meet you on the Streets of Gold someday!!!

Officer Emory
North Carolina

May 18, 2006

You can now truly rest in peace, Officer Skerski. Your brothers and sisters in Philadelphia have found him and have made things safer here for us, and for them. He will never get a chance to do to another what he has done to you. God Bless you.

Judee
sister of a PPD

May 18, 2006

just heard the news about the scum who took u away from us.... dont worry justice will be served REST IN PEACE my brother in blue rest in peace.....

ptlm
dcpp

May 18, 2006

Rest in peace. Your family will be in my prayers.

Officer Jennifer Wardlow
Oklahoma City Police Dept

May 18, 2006

Yo Mo, we got the P.O.S. We got him brother!!!! IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING THAT THERE IS NO DOUBT IN ANYONES MIND THAT YOU STOOD ON THAT LINE TODAY. YOU HAD YOUR BROTHERS' BACKS ONCE AGAIN.

May 18, 2006

You can truly now rest in peace knowing that your brothers and sisters have taken this man off the streets. God Bless you and forever watch over the men and women in blue.

Judee

May 18, 2006

Holding you and your family in the Light, as Quakers say. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice to keep the community safe. We all do know that working in the Philadelphia Police department can be very dangerous, and we appreciate that you felt moved to work in this city.

Brotherly love surrounds you now as your soul transforms into whatever the Creator has in store for you next. We know that you are not really gone, just changed, and that you are still learning, growing and affecting the lives of other people, just as you did while you were here on this Earth.

Please know that there are many people looking out for your family in our prayers, our thoughts, and in our daily actions. We also want to make Philadelphia a safer community in which to live and will always remember what you did to keep us safe from those who are controlled by their base compulsions, addictions, and greed.

With deep respect and admiration for what you gave to your community,
Diane M. Bancroft
Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County

Diane M. Bancroft
Community Activist Montgomery County

May 18, 2006

We got him buddy just like we all said we would. May he slowly burn in hell!!!!!

May 18, 2006

I had the luck to meet Garry on my Tasty Kake route, and gave him a box of cake, 2 weeks before that night....I thank you for your service, rest in peace, our prayers are with your family and fellow officers
Mike Hopkins
Nephew of officer Richard Lendell, PPD
E.O.W.1/14/1983

Mike Hopkins
friend to all law officers

May 18, 2006