Thomas E. Skilling

Tom and Family,
Learned of your fathers passing, my sympathies to you and your family.

To the family of Tom Skilling: would like you to know that Tom was honored by his fellow mariners on Saturday January 6, 2007. Eight bells rang signifying "his watch is ended".

Sincerely,
Karyn Holm
Associate Member
Midwest Chapter
World War II Merchant Marine

From a fellow mariner; we will all miss you very much.

Bob McGaghie
Midwest Chapter
World War II
Merchant Marine

my prayers and thoughts are with you today. i am so sorry about your great loss, tom is going to be missed by the many people that he has touched on his journey through life

Betty,

We are so sorry to hear of Tom's death. We send our deepest sympathy to you & your family. We think of you often whenever we see Tom, Jr. on WGN.

Betty,
I will never forget my conversations with you and Tom in the Caribou Coffee Shop in Batavia. Such a sweet couple! My heart aches for you. You are in my thoughts. If you need anything I'd be happy to help you in anyway. May you and your children find peace in the special memories of your family. Take care, Pam

I met Mr. Skilling thru the American Merchant Marines-Midwest Chapter that my late Dad & he helped found. He was very proud of his service in the Merchant Marines. My Mother is still the Log Lady for that group.
He was one of the nicest men you'd ever care to meet & will be sorely missed.

Dear Tom,

So sorry to hear of your father's passing.

I pray that God will grant you and your family His blessings of peace and solace.

Dear Tom Jr. And Family:
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
(My father and your father worked together at Henry Pratt many years ago.)