Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Well Gary, It's been 4 years since you were gone but in our hearts you will never be forgotten. you have brought so much joy and happiness to everyones lives and we will never forget that. We miss you and we Still love you....R.I.P. Gary and God Bless

Steve Helvitson Sr
Friend

May 27, 2010

Gar, you are sadly missed. This is the day that brings back the painful memory of your loss. It’s a day that will always be mournfully remembered and silently kept. This is to say my dear friend, I haven’t forgotten. Forever remembered, forever loved, and forever missed.

Tracy Mazzagatti
Friend

May 8, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 8, 2010

Well Gary, Stevie started Kindergarten this morning...Crystal cried watching him walk down the hallway going to his classroom for the first time... Noah right now is getting big, ( as all babies do as you put it ) It will be great to pick stevie up from school...

Steve Helvitson St
Friend

September 15, 2009

Well Gary, I became a father for the 2nd time in my life. Stevie's Little Brother Noah James Helvitson is here. He was born on 7/24/2009 and right now he's keeping me going. I remember when I took Stevie to the Station at the Christmas Party there at the 15th. You got the chance to see Stevie as a baby and now I know that you will be there looking down on us watching Noah grow up....We Love you and miss you..

Steve Helvitson Sr
Friend

September 2, 2009

Hey Gary, It's been 3 years since you were taken from all of us and I really can say that a day does not go by when Stevie starts talking about you. Now that Stevie's going to be a big Brother soon, I know that he will talk about you to his Little Brother Noah. We all miss you. Everytime Stevie starts talking about you, I start to cry because, You were always there for me when I learned that Leah was Killed on 9/11 and There was nothing that I could do to return the favor. I'm starting to tear up now because, It's heard to let go of a really good friend. We all miss you.

Steve Helvitson Sr
Friend

June 12, 2009

You have not been forgotten as you are a true hero and Heroes never die. Continue to watch over your loved ones.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 8, 2009

To Officer Gary F. Skerski, his family and his fellow officers with the Philadelphia Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Skerski’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Skerski and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

May 8, 2009

Hey Gar,

Its almost 3 years since you been taken from us,you live in my thoughts everyday,it seems like it was yesterday,I shed a few tears thinking of you today coming to the 3rd year,I know you would say thats ok.Miss you buddy
Til we meet again.
Friend

Anonymous

May 1, 2009

Gary,
My friend you will never be forgotten..

Your friend

Anonymous

April 30, 2009

St. Michael's sword darts through the air
and touches the aureole on his hair
As he sees them stand saluting there,
His stalwart sons:
And Patrick, Brigid, Columkill
Rejoice that in veins of warriors still
The Gael's blood runs.
And up to Heaven's doorway floats,
From the wood called Rouge Bouquet,
A delicate cloud of bugle notes
That softly say:
"Farewell!
Farewell!
Comrades true, born anew, peace to you!
Your souls shall be where the heroes are
And your memory shine like the morning-star.
Brave and dear,
Shield us here.
Farewell!"
JOYCE KILMER POEM ''ROUGE'' TUNE OF TAPS

CHAS MCNEELY
OCEAN CITY PD NJ

April 18, 2009

Hey Gary, Just got done another benefit at Cannstatters for Sgt. Patrick McDonald. That is the third benefit we had there. We came along way since we had yours there. Unfortunately, we have had too much practice. Dawn and I saw Ann down the shore at a survivors benefit. She looks well and everytime I told her a story about us, she smiled. Well pal, I thought I would just let you know that we have not forgot about you or your family. Rest in peace...... Your friend Ron

Sergeant Ron McClane
Philadelphia Police Dept/Friend

November 12, 2008

Officer Skerski,

I knew nothing of your death until last week. I was on vacation in Phladelphia. I took a taxi and the driver was wearing a jacket in your memory. I asked him about the story and now I will remember your sacrifice. Your story has become personal to me now. Rest in peace.

Trooper
Kentucky State Police

October 11, 2008

Yo Mo

Your missed more than you could ever imagine,wish you were here,i think of you every day

Friend

June 4, 2008

Thinking of you on National Peace Officers Day.

May 15, 2008

A MAN WHO AFFECTED MANY LIVES!
May 08, 2008
Police Officer Gary F. Skerski
IN LOVING MEMORY OF A MAN WHO AFFECTED MANY LIVES,
WE HONOR YOU
Tracy Mazzagatti & Family

This evening, on the anniversary of your death, yet another Philadelphia Police Officer will be laid to rest. The timing is absolutely ironic. What does it mean, how and when will it end?

I sit in soulful sadness as news broadcasts across every station; another Philadelphia Police Officer, gunned down in the line of duty.

Gary, I honor your memory. I pray for your wife, children and family as they must be suffering the same brokenness they felt two years ago tonight when you were robbed of your life. Gary, may God restore their hearts today on the 2nd Anniversary of your End of Watch.

Yo Gar! We miss your friendship, your support, our family misses being able to get hold of you in times of trouble for advice. I promise that you have never been far from our hearts and thoughts on a daily basis. Gibran said; "Remembrance is a form of meeting." We meet you in our hearts today and always.

In Your Honor I Pray,
God Bless Your Family
With Love, Tracy Mazzagatti & Family
15th District Friends

Tracy Mazzagatti & Family
15th District Friend

May 9, 2008

Police Officer Gary F. Skerski
IN LOVING MEMORY WE HONOR YOU - May 08, 2008
Tracy Mazzagatti & Family

This evening, on the anniversary of your death, yet another Philadelphia Officer will be laid to rest. The timing is absolutely so very ironic. What does it mean, how and when will it end?

I sit in soulful sadness as news broadcasts across every station; another Philadelphia Police Officer, "Gunned Down in the Line of Duty".

Gary, I honor your memory. I pray for your wife, children and family as they must be suffering the same brokeness they felt two years ago tonight when you were robbed of your life. Gary, may God restore their hearts today on the 2nd Anniversary of your End of Watch.

Yo Gar! We miss your friendship, your support, our family misses being able to get hold of you in times of trouble for advice. I promise, you have never been far from our hearts and thoughts on a daily basis. Gibran said; "Remembrance is a form of meeting." We meet you in our hearts today and always.

In Your Honor I Pray,
God Bless Your Family
With Love, Tracy Mazzagatti & Family

Tracy Mazzagatti
15th District Friend

May 8, 2008

Hey Gary, Just a little note to say you are thought of everyday especially today on your anniversary and the 2nd birthday of my little AJ. I show him Uncle Gary's picture, all the time, the one of you and Annie from mine and Peter's wedding. A picture of you sits in our curio and one by our computer. Not a day goes by that we don't talk about you and all that you have done for our neighborhood. I know you have Chuck and Stephen under your wings now, please protect them as you know you do well. And tell mom and dad I said HI and I really miss you all - very much.

Angel Cianci-Hartman
Friend

May 8, 2008

Today I honor and Pray for a HERO thank you.

P/O
PHILA

May 8, 2008

Gar,
On the eve of the two year anniversary of your being ripped from your family and friends I'm finaling going to leave a little note in here. I'm sure you won't mind the spelling. First off let me say I miss ya, if it was just talking(listening to war stories), laughing, working ot, or eating you were great to be around. OH yeah we would eat and I mean good stuff. Not only do I try to be the officer you were by tring to help everyone I can, I also try to be the friend and family guy you were. The city placed a plaque outside Pat's Cafe today so that everyone can remember you and what you gave that night. A lot of us from 5sqd at the time have moved on to other spots but everytime we see each other you can bet a Gary Skerski story is told. We all miss you. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WE NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

P/O Hancock #6741
PPD TCLU, co-worker, friend

May 7, 2008

It has been a year tomorrow that you were taken from your wife and children and your family and friends and Police Family. You are not and will never be Forgotten You are our hero Our Soldier in Blue God Bless you. You and your family are always in my prayers.
With Respect
a Philly mom

May 7, 2008

As a law enforcement supporter please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I,as all Canadians, abhor violence of any kind.For someone to die in this manner is incomprehensible to me.
Let us pray,that one day we will live in a society where we can walk the streets without fear.David R. Gray,Ontario,Canada

David R. Gray
citizen

May 7, 2008

I couldnt beleive what I saw on the news that day. My Heart and soul go out to your family. I can still see you walking back and forth in the district. You are a great guy and a great cop. Watch over those still there, They need all the help they can get... We all miss you..

Retired Phila P/O Jeff Chropka
Friend

May 4, 2008

Just dropped by to say a prayer and let you know your still in our thoughts. GOD bless your family

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

April 6, 2008

rest in peace P/o skerski

sgt. Marc Bowen
PPE

March 31, 2008