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Dylan Richard Skirko

Anchorage, AK

February 4, 1989 - March 23, 2025

Feb 4, 1989 - Mar 23, 2025

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Daniel Mora

Dear Skirko Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to lose someone so young. It just doesn’t feel fair. Death touches all of us, and it takes away people we love far too soon. But the Bible gives us comfort—Jesus compared death to a peaceful sleep at John 11:11. And just like waking up from sleep, Jehovah promises to bring our loved ones back. Acts 24:15 reminds us of the hope of the resurrection. I hope that brings you some comfort and strength as you look forward to seeing loving son, brother, and friend again.

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Richard Skirko

Thank you Thank you Thank you

April Osteen

I have so many things to be happy and grateful for right now, which I am… but I would be lying if I said I wasn’t heartbroken over the loss of a friend, Dylan Skirko. Dylan saved my life in high school. Maybe this sounds like an attention grab… but I really just wanted people to know he was a hero early on (as if they didn’t already). Melissa had crashed her truck into the canal. We could not open the doors nor roll down the windows. With Melissa, Angie, and I freaking out in the front of the cab, in the back was Dylan who reacted quickly by breaking the rear window with his elbow. As the truck was quickly sinking, we were all able to climb out to safety. I’m not exaggerating when I say I thought it was over. Dylan went on to become this bonafide badass all while maintaining his humour and humility. I don’t have a ton of stories or time spent with Dylan, just one that is really dear to me. I was kept from catching up with him in 2022, when he was visiting Merritt Island, as I was literally detained by my deranged boyfriend at the time. I will never forgive him for that. Good bye darling boy…you will be loved and missed dearly. 💓 #dylanskirko

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Shelby Corso

Joanne Corso

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Joanne Corso

Thank you April! He was very special and will be truly missed until we meet him again Thank you April! He was very special and will be truly missed until we meet him again Thank you April! He was very special and will be truly... Read more

Richard Skirko

Thank you for your kind words. I miss him terribly. Dad Thank you for your kind words. I miss him terribly. Dad Thank you for your kind words. I miss him terribly.... Read more

Richard Skirko

Stop by any time and thank you,
Richard. (Dad). Stop by any time and thank you,
Richard. (Dad). Stop by any time and thank you,
Richard. (Dad).

Jessica Stacey

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Andrew Otero

Dylan was one of my first friends in the Army. One of my favorite things about Dylan was how he wanted others to have fun with him. When he was happy, it was contagious. We spent a lot of time together during our first year in the Army. I'm grateful for the privilege to know him and time I was able to spend with him. I wish we could go fishing again, brother.

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Shelby Corso

Joanne Corso

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Richard Skirko

Thank you Andrew so much. Send me an email. Lots of Dylan’s friends have stayed here (Florida-East Central... Read more Thank you Andrew so much. Send me an email. Lots of Dylan’s friends have stayed here (Florida-East Central Coast) with us in the... Read more Thank you Andrew so much. Send me an email. Lots of... Read more

Carol Ciccarella

Dear Joanne and Family,

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal", an Irish quote.

Cherish all the memories of Dylan that made you so proud; him following your adventurous spirit, your mutual love of flying, dogs and the pure enjoyment of our wonderous outdoors.

Take comfort Joanne that you did everything in your power to love, support and guide Dylan as he navigated his all too brief life.

Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

May our Lord Jesus Christ, fill you with the strength to face today. Let the hope of what He promises us light your path and guide your steps.

Holding you and your family close to my heart during this difficult time.

With much love and prayers,

Carol and Sam Ciccarella

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Joanne Corso

Shelby Corso

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Joanne Corso

Thank you both 💔 Thank you both 💔 Thank you both 💔

Richard Skirko

Thank you Thank you Thank you

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Sarah Powell

Dylan’s happiness was contagious and he always had a smile, joke or positive attitude when we were friends years ago and as young adults. Even though we lost touch years back, we would catch up every few years and then adult life ect made the years fly by but to me he was always a great person and my friend. Sending love to his family as well, xo

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Shelby Corso

Joanne Corso

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Joanne Corso

Thank you Sarah 💔 Thank you Sarah 💔 Thank you Sarah 💔

Joanne Corso

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Richard Skirko

He was an excellent pilot and his students commented about on how he was a great teacher when he was their... Read more He was an excellent pilot and his students commented about on how he was a great teacher when he was their flight instructor. He was an excellent pilot and his students commented... Read more

Joanne Corso

I miss him 💔 I miss him 💔 I miss him 💔

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Joanne Corso

Gabby and Dylan on the Dash 8 Gabby and Dylan on the Dash 8 Gabby and Dylan on the Dash 8

Joanne Corso

— with Gabby and I went on one of Dylan’s Ravn flights. He was trying so hard to impress that ne gave the passenger briefing to ATC

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Shelby Corso

Carol Ciccarella

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Hiking in Alaska

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Joanne Corso

Dylan flying mail during COVID

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Costa Rica

Dylan with the monkeys

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Carol Ciccarella

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Shelby Corso

Remember Dylan with the monkeys in Gibraltar🐒 Remember Dylan with the monkeys in Gibraltar🐒 Remember Dylan with the monkeys in Gibraltar🐒

Joanne Corso

Yes Yes Yes

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Shelby Corso

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Joanne Corso

Dylan instructing his sister Samantha Dylan instructing his sister Samantha Dylan instructing his sister Samantha

Samantha Boland

2024, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, USA

A casual day Bear viewing with Dylan, me and my father. The dream team.

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Joanne Corso

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Janet Marois

Dylan, Sister,,Father Dylan, Sister,,Father Dylan, Sister,,Father

Samantha Boland

2023, Homer Spit, Homer, AK, USA

After dinner celebrating a good summer! We became best friends after working together.

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Joanne Corso

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Samantha Boland

2023, Homer Airport, Faa Road, Homer, AK, USA

Flight training with Dylan, shortly after we first met and he started working for our company.

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Joanne Corso

Shelby Corso

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Joanne Corso

He will be missed so much 💔! I still feel his spirit very close in my heart He will be missed so much 💔! I still feel his spirit very close in my heart He will be missed so much 💔! I still feel his spirit... Read more

Joanne Corso

Thank you for the pics! Thank you for the pics! Thank you for the pics!

Samantha Boland

2023, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, USA

Dylan flying over the Cook Inlet in Alaska. He worked for my father’s company Scenic Bear Viewing the past 2 years. He was a great pilot and a hell of a bear guide. I got to spend a lot of time with him the past 2 years. We still can’t believe it. We loved Dylan.

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Joanne Corso

Shelby Corso

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Joanne Corso

Thanks Samantha! I still can’t Thanks Samantha! I still can’t Thanks Samantha! I still can’t

Joanne Corso

Believe it 💔 Believe it 💔 Believe it 💔

Richard Skirko

I’m still devastated. I’m still devastated. I’m still devastated.

Tim Every

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Richard Skirko

Thanks Tim. Thanks Tim. Thanks Tim.

Ashley Blair

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Carole Barnes

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Floyd Lindbloom

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Samantha Boland

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Janet DeMatteis

Richard and Dylan's Family,

My most heartfelt sympathy to you all. My heart goes out to you after this sudden loss. You are in my prayers at this most difficult time.

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Shelby Corso

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Joanne Corso

Thank you Janet💔 Thank you Janet💔 Thank you Janet💔

Richard Skirko

Thank you for your kind words. Thank you for your kind words. Thank you for your kind words.

Shelby Appleyard

So so heartbreaking to hear about his passing. Sending my condolences to Dylan's family. He was a wonderful person and always such a great friend to me. I am so grateful to have shared 14 years of friendship with him. One of my fondest memories is when he randomly called me up one afternoon and asked if I wanted to go for a cruise in the cessna. I still remember that day like it was yesterday. I'm glad I have that memory with him to cherish forever. Praying for him and his family.

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Joanne Corso

Thank you Shelby! Our hearts are broken and it’s comforting to hear these memories of him 💔 Thank you Shelby! Our hearts are broken and it’s comforting to hear these memories of him 💔 Thank you Shelby! Our hearts are broken and it’s comforting... Read more

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