Peter S. Labyak

With my deepest sympathy for the loss of my Shipmate! Capt Labyak was my Executive Officer at Navy Recruiting District, NY. Serving as his Command Photographer, was an honor, influential enhancing part of my Navy Career due to his leadership! ~ He will be sincerely missed by all of his shipmates!
~ I work at Ritz Camera Centers, Lynnhaven Mall, and was shocked and sadly made aware of his passing, while processing the Memorial DVD of the Video Taping of his Memorial Service! ~

Joseph...

CAPT Labyak was my XO at NRDNY in East Meadow, Long Island, NY, many years ago. What a wonderful and long lasting positive influence he had on me as I was returning to active duty. His counsel was always fitting and professional. His friendship is still with me. Fair winds and following seas, CAPT Labyak.

CCaptain Labyak was my Captain aboard the USS Samuel Gompers I packed the wonderful pictures he painted when he left the ship. I am very sorry for you loss he was a great man

I did not know Captain Labyak personally but I served under him on the U.S.S Samuel Gompers. I served under 3 captains during my tour on the Gompers and Captain Labyak was my favorite. We all liked him as a captain and respected his immense knowledge of the sea. He ran a show at sea called "Yakity Yak with Labyak" which was really cool. I was sad to hear of his passing. My deep sympathies to his family and friends.

Gail and Family,
As you know, throughout a Naval career, we are privileged to meet hundreds of exceptional people. I must say that during my 29 years of active duty, I never met an officer more dedicated to the service nor more supportive of his people than Pete (or CHENG as he was affectionately known on the USS INDEPENDENCE). Not only did he look after the people in his department, he was the mentor for all "black shoes" on the carrier. His professionalism, leadership and sense of...

We were saddened to hear of Peter's passing. While we only knew him for a brief time, our lives were much richer for it. Our condolences to his family.

On behalf of the Staff at Dermatology Inc. of Virginia Beach

Dear Labyak Family,
We are so sorry we can't be there today to celebrate the life of Capt Labyak. He is one of the larger than life characters from my childhood, never to busy to talk to an adolescent about life. I owe much to your family for making me a part of yours. I tell my kids that a large part of where you end up in life depends on who your role models are, and "the Captain" was influential in my engineering school (calculus tutor), and my military service. I thank God for...

Our deepest sympathies to all of you at this time. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Fair winds and following seas. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.