Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

THE WORLD LOST A TRUE HERO. I WILL PRAY FOR THE SPEEDY CAPTURE OF THE COWARD RESPONSIBLE FOR OFFICER SKERSKI'S DEATH, AND MAY HE GET WHATS COMING TO HIM. TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER SKERSKI, GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO GO ON WITHOUT YOUR BELOVED HUSBAND AND FATHER.

POLICE OFFICER L. GARCIA
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPT

May 16, 2006

My prayers and feelings go out to Officer Skerski's survivors at this difficult time.

Officer Skerski will always be a hero: honored, loved and remembered.

Recruit J. Campbell
Philly Native

May 16, 2006

RIP my brother in blue. Your brothers and sisters will never forget and the sacrifice you made. We will never rest until justice has been served.

p/o John Craig jr. #1263
Phila Police Dept

May 15, 2006

We miss you buddy. It never really takes a toll on you until it hits home. We will catch this mother ******. I promise you!

May 15, 2006

REST IN PEACE NOW BROTHER....THE WATCH IS OURS.

DEPUTY JAMIE MELTON
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT. (TN)

May 15, 2006

God bless you brother. Thanks for your many years of service to the people of Philadelphia you will be missed.

P/O James Finnegan
Pentagon Police Department

May 15, 2006

It takes a special kind of person to respond to the kind of call which took your life. You are an honorable man. May you rest in peace Officer Skerski. May God be with you and your family.

Deputy G. Nunez
Broward Sheriffs Office

May 15, 2006

THE PAIN IS GONE, IT HURTS NO MORE, DON'T LET ME HAVE DIED IN VAIN, THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES WHERE I NOW PATROL, I'M ALWAYS ON 8 X 4.

I SEE THE TEARS ROLL DOWN YOUR FACE, I CAN ALMOST FEEL YOUR PAIN...........BUT WHERE I'VE GONE THERE IS NO SORROW, PLEASE DON'T LET ME HAVE DIED IN VAIN.

MY CITY SAYS'S THEY NEED ME THERE, THE CHILDREWN NEED A GUIDE, SO I WENT TO WORK AND DID NOT COMPLAIN BECAUSE ANOTHER CHILD MUST NOT DIE.

TO MY WIFE AND KIDS, I SAY TO YOU REMEMBER ME IN YOUR PRAYERS, AND IF EVER YOU MISS ME JUST LOOK IN YOUR HEARTS, CAUSE YOU KNOW THAT I'LL ALWAYS BE THERE

TO MY BROTHERS IN BLUE I CAN ONLY SAY, YOU HAVE TO KEEP UP THE FIGHT, YOU HAVE TO CONTINUE TO HELP THE KIDS, EVEN IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT.

HOW DO I EXPLAIN THE WAY I FEEL, ONLY MY BROTHERS IN BLUE KNOW, FALL IN, ATTENTION TO ORDERS, NOW GO PATROL IN THE SNOW.

A MAN ONCE SAID I WAS GIVEN THE POWER TO TAKE A LIFE, SAVE A LIFE, GIVE A LIFE, I DID MY BEST YOU KNOW I DID I GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.

DON'T MOURN FOR ME.......I LED A GOOD LIFE, MY LORDS WASHED AWAY THE STAIN, SO LOVE THY NEIGHBOR, LIVE IN PEACE....AND PLEASE, DON'T LET ME HAVE DIED IN VAIN.

DEDICATED TO THE LIFE AND SACRIFICE OF OFFICER GARY SKERSKI.....REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

P/O RICHARD MARTINEZ
PPD, NARCOTICS STRIKE FORCE

May 15, 2006

I HAVE KNOWN GARY FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS AND I AGREE WITH WHAT SGT MCGROTY PREVIOUSLY STATED. EVERYTHING BEING SAID ABOUT GARY IS THE TRUTH, HE WAS "THE REAL DEAL". GARY WAS DEDICATED TO HIS FAMILY. HE WOULD CONSTANTLY TALK ABOUT HIS KIDS, WETHER IT WAS SPORTS OR HOW WELL THEY WERE DOING IN SCHOOL.

GARY REPLACED ME AS THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER IN THE 15TH DISTRICT IN DECEMBER 0F 2000. HE WAS WELL-LIKED BY THE COMMUNITY AND WAS A NATURAL FOR THE JOB. FORMER CAPTAIN TOM HEALY AND I JOKED ABOUT HOW GARY WOULD TAKE THAT JOB TO ANOTHER LEVEL. HE HAD A WAY WITH PEOPLE AND COULD RESOLVE ANY PROBLEM WITH HIS STERN BUT SOFT SPOKEN WORD.

I COULD GO ON BUT I THINK YOU GET THE POINT, HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND "THE REAL DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOU ARE SADLY MISSED, BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!

HAWK (FORMER P/O JAMES HEALY)WAS WAITING FOR YOU, YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS BROTHER.....

ONE OF GARY'S GREATEST LINES DURING THE REPUBLICAN NAT'L CONVENTION (RNC), "CUZ THIS AIN'T SEATTLE!"

SGT RON MCCLANE
PHILA PD

SGT RON MCCLANE
PHILA POLICE DEPT/FORMER CO-WORKER

May 15, 2006

Gar, I just wanted to say thanks for always looking out for me. When I was a rookie, you took me under your wing and never stopped looking out for me. Even as the years passed and our assignments changed when we would run into each other it was like we just finished up a tour together. You touched more people's lives than one could ever imagine. You never looked for credit or acknowledgement. You just did it your own way every day. You made your mark on this job, one that will never go away. You were one of the few remaining "old school." The saying, "He was a Cop's Cop" doesn't even do you justice....you were more. THANK YOU

Philadelphia Police Department

May 15, 2006

Officer Skerski..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recruit
mi

May 15, 2006

Officer Gary was a great person. We will always remember him with a smile on his face. My family and I were deeply saddened of the news of the untimely death of Ofc. Gary. Our prayers are with him and all of his family. Also, to the law enforcement officers everywhere, we wish you God speed now and always. God bless all of you!

Benvignati Family
family of former officer and friend

May 15, 2006

May God bless the soul of this fallen hero. And may God bless and comfort his family.

Lt. George Crognale
Del.River Port Auth. PD (Retired)

May 15, 2006

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI

May 15, 2006

From what I have seen, Not only has Philadelphia lost a fine officer, but the entire Law Enforcement Community has lost a fine officer.

"Gone but not forgotten, Here but not around!"

Justice will be served to this 'citizen'

P/O J. Glazerman 2340
Baltimore City Police

May 15, 2006

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you always.

PFC Rosina Thompson
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office

May 14, 2006

May the Lord watch over your family, friends and fellow officers in this troubled time. Thank you for being a HERO!

Christine Liberty
Wife of ofc FCPD

May 14, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

May 14, 2006

Many, many great things were said about Gary's dedication to duty, his willingess to help, his commitment to his family and his community following his tragic death at the hands of a coward. Often, people say things about the departed that may not be accurate or may be a bit embelished.

However, knowing Gary for years and being a former co-worker in Center City, the opposite things are true in this instance. The great things said about Gary in the wake of his death are only the tip of the iceberg of waht a truly great man, husband, father and public servant he really was. The accolades bestowed upon him tell only a fraction of the story.

Rest well Gary, your duty is done (and was done well)

John McGrody, Sergeant
Philadelphia Police

May 14, 2006

Rest in peace my brother. We are proud of you.

P/O A. J. Richio # 2960
Richmond Virginia Police

May 14, 2006

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Officer Skerski, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Then the rainstorm came, over me
And I felt my spirit break
I had lost all of my, belief you see
And realized my mistake
But time through a prayer, to me
And all around me became still

I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Through the rainstorm came sanctuary
And I felt my spirit fly
I had found all of my reality
I realize what it takes

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Well I try to say there's nothing wrong
But inside I felt me lying all along
But the message here was plain to see
Believe me

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Love can help me know my name.

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

May 14, 2006

I know God was waiting for you when you entered the light and he led you to the stairway of heaven. Rest in peace now. We will find who did this.

Det DMS
Phila PD

May 14, 2006

MY HEART GOES OUT TO OFFICER SKERSKI'S FAMILY. HE WAS AN ANGEL DOING A GOOD WORK FOR THE LORD AND I KNOW THAT GOD'S ANGELS ARE PROTECTING HIS FAMILY. A FOOLISH MAN TOOK A PRECIOUS LIFE AND HE CANNOT FLEE FROM GOD. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL CONTINUE TO COMFORT OFFICER SKERSKI'S WIFE AND CHILDREN AND KNOW THAT MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

P/O AKINES
PHILA. POLICE

May 14, 2006

To the Skerski family and the PPD,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of PO Skerski. My thoughts and prayers are with you as we share in the pain of loss. Two more angels entered heaven on Monday, taken far too soon from this earth by cowards. I am deeply saddened, but know you have answered a higher calling and will be walking the thin blue line with Vicky Armel.
God Speed to your family and department, and
justice will be served.
Peace and love.

FCPD Wife
Wife of a Fairfax PD officer

May 14, 2006

The saddest day I have ever had in my life. Officer Skerski didn't have to be there that night but he was. He was there protecting the people of this city, most who don't apprecitate a Police Officer until they need one. But he was there on his day off working when he could have been with his family. Gary be assured that when the Highway Patrol finds this piece of garbage it will be a quick trial.

Philadelhia Highway Patrol

May 14, 2006