Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Skerski, may you rest in peace and watch over your brothers and sisters in blue. God bless you and your family.

Detective Loriann LaBarca
Fairfax County PD,VA

May 12, 2006

God Bless you, your family, and your department.

Police Officer
Metropolitan Police Washington D.C.

May 12, 2006

My heart goes out to Officer Skerski's Family. My husband and I have 2 children and whenever people ask them about what their dad does they say "He is a Police Officer and he helps people." Officer Skerski was helping a business owner by responding to the robbery call and helping the citizens stay safe when he was taken from his loving family, department and city. Rest in Peace Officer Skerski.

Wife of a Police Officer
Fairfax County Police Department

May 12, 2006

Thanks for the years of advice before I became an officer. You had a smile on your face evertime I saw you and that alone lifted my spirits. You'll never be forgotten. Rest in peace Gary.

P/O David Kaltenbaugh-Jones #5125
Friend Philadelphia Police

May 12, 2006

369-MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY,FELLOW OFFICERS AND FRIENDS,OF OFFICER SKERSKY,MAY HE REST IN PEACE,HE IS PATROLING THE STREETS OF HEAVEN,,I AM A PA RETIRED STATE NARCOTICS AGENT,(OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL BUREAU OF NARCOTICS INVESTIGATIONS)AND ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAD THE HONOR AND PLEASURE TO WORK WITH THE PHILLY P.D. AND THE OFFICERS OF THE PPD ARE SECOND TO NONE,I PRAY THAT WHEN THIS PIECE OF SH-T IS ARRESTED HE CAUSES THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE TO BE USED-- SO NOT TO MAKE A MOCKERY OF THE SYSTEM SUCH AS IN THE P.O.DANIEL FAULKENER CASE. WHEN AN OFFICER DIES A PART OF EACH AND EVERY OFFICER ALSO DIES,,,REST IN PEACE BROTHER--369

RetPaState Narcotics Agent II DiMiceli

May 12, 2006

St Michael , Patron Saint of Police Officers, please welcome our brother into Heaven , and take care of his family on Earth . Take your rightful place among the heroes and Rest In Peace Brother . Amen .

Cpl John Bielicki
PPD 9th District

May 12, 2006

I knew Gray for only a monent in time but he left me with memories that will last a life time. To his wife, children, family, friends and brothers and sisters in blue my prayer today is that God will comfort you. That He will touch and heal you. God Speed!

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend. John-15:13

Jo Anne
Wife of PPO

May 12, 2006

It broke my heart today to see your beautiful children following behind your casket. It isn't fair. Your kids should only be worrying about exams and summer vacation starting. Not burying their DAD.I promise not one of us will rest until he's caught and dealt with. God bless your wife and children. Stay strong little ones.

P/O B. Newell
PPD

May 12, 2006

Just saying Sorry to the family of Officer Skerski and all Phila. PD.Another good guy taken away.

Ptlm Edward Orzalek
Clarks Summit PD Penna.

May 12, 2006

You are a hero who gave your life protecting others.
Thank you for doing your duty.

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Boswell
Friend from Philadelphia Police & Domelights.com

May 12, 2006

May God be with you family and loved ones! On behalf of my agency please accept our condolences. A nation has lost another hero! We will carry on the good work which you have begun.

Chief Gary Timmons
New Hanover Twp PD, NJ

May 12, 2006

Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

May 12, 2006

may god bless officer skerski and his family as well as his friend's and co-worker's.he will never be forgotten in the law enforcement family.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

May 12, 2006

Gary, when i heard the news i was speechless. Your an a great person a great officer and a amazing husband, father and friend. You will be deeply missed by all. You tought me alot over the years and i have to thank you for that. Rest in peace my friend and may god be with you.

Mike DaGrossa
friend

May 12, 2006

You made the ultimate sacrifice while trying to protect our citizens. Go with God brother.

P/O John Mcdonald
philadelphia police

May 12, 2006

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.


Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

May 12, 2006

I never met the man but just hearing about all the great things this man did for his family, his community, and his fellow officers, makes us all question, WHY? As the saying goes, "Only the good die young"! May this hero who was off duty at the time, rest in peace and forever be in our thoughts and prayers!

CPL Daley
USMC VET

May 12, 2006

Off. Skerski, you are a hero. To the wife and children of Off. Skerski, you are in our prayers. Rest in Peace Brother.

Trooper J. Pompilii #2558
Maryland State Police

May 12, 2006

Thank you to a police officer like you for you are the reason I come to work and love to do what I do. You are a hero in my eyes and will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to your family. Don't worry we'll get him.

P/O Michael Repici
PPD

May 12, 2006

We mourn your loss and honor your legacy.

Sgt. George NArdone
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

May 12, 2006

Rest In Peace Brother.

You will never be forgotten.

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Detective
Fairfax County Police Department

May 12, 2006

Officer Skerski is a true hero who gave his life for the safety of others. He is mourned by everyone in law enforcement. I would like to express my condolences to the family on behalf of my entire organization.

Chief Joseph Conlin
Pemberton Borough Police Dept (NJ)

May 12, 2006

My department also lost someone this same day to a coward's bullet. May you rest in peace. I will offer up the lyrics to a song written by Vince Gill:

I know your life
On earth was troubled
And only you could know the pain
You weren't afraid to face the devil
You were no stranger to the rain

Go rest high on that mountain
Son, you work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the father and son

Oh, how we cried the day you left us
We gathered round your grave to grieve
I wish i could see the angels faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing

OFC DS Ziants
FCPD

May 12, 2006

A true hero. Watch from above now Officer Skerski. Thank You.

Patrolman
Macungie Borough Police Dept. (Lehigh County, PA.)

May 12, 2006

GOD'S SPEED GARY

We first met many years ago in the PDU, and I remember you were always friendly and had a smile on your face every time we met. I first learned about the shooting from a old HWY friend, who had just left Temple Hosp. 3 hours later, I heard on KWY that you had passed. I am so sad of your passing, this department has lost one fine and outstanding Officer. You will be missed not just by your wife and kids, but by every member actived & retired of the Philadephia Police Department, and by the few good people of this city.

You and Danny can now walk a beat in heaven together.


Again GOD'S SPEED, and May the Good Lord protect you for ever.

Daniel R Hiles (Retired Philadelphia Pol
Philadelphia Police Department

May 12, 2006