Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP my brother, my prayers are with your family.

Chaplain R. Webb

January 25, 2006

John, rest in peace my friend, I know that you are in a better place. You will never be forgotten. Our prayers go out to your family. BLE 27

Deputy Frank Gaete
Monroe County Sheriffs Office

January 25, 2006

You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace my friend. BLE#27

Deputy John Perez
Monroe County Sheriff's Office

January 25, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Det. John Paskator.You lost a true HERO. May God be with you all at this difficult time.

Wife of a Police Officer
Mishawaka In

January 25, 2006

John, you were an asset to the Key West Police Department and the Community of Key West. Thank you for serving your country and community so proudly and professionally. May God bless your family. You will be missed brother.

Chief T.W. (Bill) Fortune, Retired
Key West Police Department

January 25, 2006

May the Lord JESUS CHRIST bless your son and family through this most difficult time. They are continually in my prayers for their strength and comfort from the LORD

Investigator Ryan Bliss
FDLE

January 25, 2006

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

January 25, 2006

Your father was a wonderful and loving person who will be greatly missed. He was with the Key West Detective Division only one week but fit in like he had been there forever. Always smiling and cheerful. Know that he was doing what he really loved doing. Be happy knowing that he was where he wanted to be. Miss Ellie (John's Secretary)

Eleanor Barker - Coordinator II
Key West Police Department

January 25, 2006

rest in peace blue angel!

January 25, 2006

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept.,MI

January 25, 2006

John,

You will be sincerly missed. You were a great officer. I remember your first day 10-8 and I remember when me & Lee push started your Harley on Duval St. Strange to think it was only a few months ago we were sitting down to a beer. Rest in Peace brother. My thoughts are with you and your son.

DS Jared Gabbay
OCSO
Former KWPD

Deputy Sheriff Jared Gabbay
Orange County Sheriff's Office, FL

January 25, 2006

Bike 79, I know you'll be boating on the beaches in heaven-- Miss you --

KWPD

January 25, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Detective John Piskator and the Key West Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done John... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site owners
beyond-the-blue

January 24, 2006

In Valor there is Hope. I hope your passage to Heaven was peaceful and prayers will sustain your family. Rest in Peace, Brother.

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo. PD

January 24, 2006

Although I didn't know Detective Piskator, I know he was a credit to the Department. My condolences to Det. Piskator's family and to the K.W.P.D.

Sgt. E. Duke Yannacone (retired)
Key West Police Dept.

January 24, 2006

Thank you for your service to the citizens of Key West and the United States of America. My prayers go out to your son and family in blue. Rest easy brother

Sgt. Clay Jones
Harrison County Sheriff's Dept., MS

January 24, 2006

My heart goes out to your son. May God carry him through this very difficult time. When your son is a little older, he'll be able to reflect back at the hero that is his father. God bless you as well Detective Piskator and may you rest in peace.

Deputy U.S. Marshal Steven C. Makarunis
United States Marshals Service

January 24, 2006

Detective John Piskator, May God bless your son and carry him through this most difficult time. Thank you for your dedicated service to your Country and to the Community of Key West for which you served. To the members of the Key West Police Department, continue to serve with Pride knowing that one of your own is watching over from above. R.I.P. Brother, You will be missed but not forgotten.

Detective Thomas Tully
Southampton Town Police Department

January 24, 2006

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Be at peace Brother.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Detective Piskator.

Ofc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County (MD) PD

January 24, 2006

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

John, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

January 24, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Key West Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Detective Piskator deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Detective Piskator is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

January 24, 2006

Det. Piskator your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in Gods Care now. May you now rest in peace. May God be with your family in their time of need..

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

January 24, 2006

Knowing you John, was a blessing. You always were there with a smile and so willing to help those in need. You were the rock that could never be broken. That is why we are in so much shock over you leaving us. Brewter will miss his daddy. Nate will always have in his heart that his daddy was doing what he loved most. Nate is a great kid and hope he follows your footsteps..you led a fulfilling life! You were a terrific role model and father. You made a difference in so many peoples lives....that will always be remembered. Words cannot explain the emptiness Craig and I feel right now. Your name will live on through me and all of KWPD as we work together through this tremendous loss. I hope you felt the love and kisses I gave to you after you left us. Boating at Marvin Key will not be the same....
We miss you John! May you rest in peace. Close

Officer Tamie Wood
KWPD

January 24, 2006

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Piskator. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

January 24, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER-YOUR WATCH ON EARTH HAS ENDED BUT YOUR TOUR IN HEAVEN HAS JUST BEGUN. WITH THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN LOOK OVER US HERE ON EARTH AND GIVE US COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT ONE OF OUR OWN IS SMILING DOWN ON US.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT, YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL COMFORT YOUR SON AND WILL BRING PEACE TO HIS HEART. MAY GOD BLESS!

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)

January 24, 2006