Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We are saddened once again with the sad news of another hero taken from us. It is a great loss for the family and department during this crisis. We might not know the right words to say, or even know how to say them, but we can pray for your family and friends. May the Lord give them strength through this time.

Missionary Joe Taylor
Cops Evangelist Ministries

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

May 10, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. Everytime an officer dies it still breaks my heart. Ever since Danny Faulkner was killed it just makes me sit and reflect on my life. Danny and I were best men in each others weddings and he was my Kelly's Godfather. This June 3rd Kelly will be married and I still miss my friend and Kelly misses her God father. I knew gary so now I have another friend on my list.I put over 30 years on and everybody knows me. If there is ever anything I can do for The Skerski family please e-mail me and I will be there for you. Again you all have my prayers, sorrow and regrets.

Sgt Hugh B. Gallagher
Retired-Sgt Highway Patrol

May 10, 2006

Thank you for your service. R.I.P. brother officer. Never Forgotten.

Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood Police Dept.

May 10, 2006

God Bless you Ofc. Skerski. My prayers are with your family and fellow officers.

Patrolman
Chester County, PA

May 10, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizen/Iowa

May 10, 2006

Officer Skerski, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Keep watch over your family and help them with their broken hearts. You will always be remembered by your loved ones nor with the Blue Family ever let you be forgotten.

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

Bob Gordon, Asst. Chief - Retired
Riverside PD, IL

May 10, 2006

Rest in Peace.

Cathy & Bill Richardson
Mt. Arlington, New Jersey

May 10, 2006

Gary, you paid the ultimate price, you gave your life for others. You should be proud, YOU ARE TRULY A HERO!!! RIP BROTHER, Watch over us up there!!!

P/O Dave Zarko
Transit Police SE PA.

May 10, 2006

RIP brother, our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers! The suspect will be brought to justice!

Ofc. Daniel R. Jones #2079 (Med.Ret)
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

May 10, 2006

MY PRAYS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT.YOU DONE GOOD HERE AND YOUR A TRUE HERO ,,,REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. GOD BLESS YOU,YOUR FAMILY,AND YOUR DEPT YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN,,,,,

OFC.J.L."PEPE'"HERNANDEZ
ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPT.(NM)

May 10, 2006

Psalm 23

A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever (NKJV).

Brother,
You are in a much better place now you have done your job and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest now and well take care of the rest.

To Officer Skerski's Family,
May god be with you in this time of need, hold your head high and know that he loves you.

Patrolman
Warwick Township PD - Pennsylvania

May 10, 2006

God Bless you & God Speed Officer Skerski. You are a true hero.

Sgt. S. Onofre #562
Balcones Heights Police Dept.

May 10, 2006

Gary,

I met you a couple of times throughout the years in the department and I have to say that you are the type of man who leaves an impression on a person. I can remember a few weeks ago you were at the 24th district asking me how to get in and I was joking with you. I remember thinking that you were a good hearted person and had a great sense of humor. I was there the night your life was taken and when I heard your name a couple of times, it hit me, I saw that smiling face walking with me to the district as we joked. What a way to remember someone with a smile on their face! That is the way I will always remember you. I am deeply saddened that you are gone and I extend my condolences to your wife and children. Rest in peace you will never be forgotten.

P/O Jason Forsythe
Philadelphia Police Department

May 10, 2006

May you rest at peace brother in blue....I pray that your family endures through this trying time and know that this murderer will be caught and brought to justice.

Trooper Chris Caiola
Washington State Patrol

May 10, 2006

Dear Mrs. Skerski, your children, family,
You will be in our thoughts and prayers during the painful days ahead. May your memories of your husband, dad, son and brother bring you comfort and peace someday. God bless you.

Michelle Scannell, Langhorne, PA
Family member of Lt. John Finn, Albany, NY, EOW 2/12/04

May 10, 2006

Dear Mrs. Skerski, your children, family,
You will be in our thoughts and prayers during the painful days ahead. May your memories of your husband, dad, son and brother bring you comfort and peace someday. God bless you.

Michelle Scannell, Langhorne, PA
Family member of Lt. John Finn, Albany, NY, EOW 2/12/04

May 10, 2006

Dear Mrs. Skerski, your children, family,
You will be in our thoughts and prayers during the painful days ahead. May your memories of your husband, dad, son and brother bring you comfort and peace someday. God bless you.

Michelle Scannell, Langhorne, PA
Family member of Lt. John Finn, Albany, NY, EOW 2/12/04

May 10, 2006

Rest in Peace, Officer Sherski, and thank you for your service and sacrafice to the city of Philadelphia.

Police Sergeant
Metro-Boston Massachusetts

May 10, 2006

You answered your last call and you will be missed brother.

Police Officer James Russell
Philadelphia Police Department

May 9, 2006

My Deepest condolences to the family, MY friends and Brothers on Philly PD. A loss of one of us is a loss for all of US. We are not truely gone, lest we forget. We will NEVER forget. REST IN PEACE

Sgt, Francis X. Gowrie
Nassau County Police Dept. NY

May 9, 2006

It's a sad day in the city of brotherly love. We miss you buddy. You died a hero saving all those people in the bar who would have been killed if it wasn't for your heroics. It's a shame that you had to work overtime that night because we as police officers aren't paid nearly enough for risking our lives day in and day out. God Speed.....

P/O James DeAngelo
Philadelphia Police

May 9, 2006

May you Rest In Peace Brother. You are in a better place. We will get him.

P/O Kevin Duffy
Philadelphia Police Department

May 9, 2006

WE WILL MISS YOU BROTHER. I WILL WORK EVERYDAY THINKING OF YOU. WATCH OVER ALL OF US. YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS. GOD BLESS.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT

May 9, 2006

to the wife, children, family, friends, co-workers and community of officer skerski...

may God hold you and comfort you during this most difficult time...no words could ever ease your pain, for i know all too well your pain...take strength in your loved ones courage as you face these trying days ahead...

"may the beautiful memories that fill your heart help to bring you comfort"...

R.I.P. officer skerski for your work here is done now...heaven has received another angel, and earth has lost a great man!...continue your watch over your family, as their hearts will be heavy forever...

Susan C. Shea
Surviving Spouse DSP Cpl. Shea 07/18/04

May 9, 2006

Rest in Peace, P.O. Skerski. Your family is in my prayers.

P.O.
Chicago P.D.

May 9, 2006