Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace My Brother. May Go bless you and your family.

Sgt Frank Lara
Riverside,IL PD
January 28, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out ot Detective Piskator's family at this impossible time.

SHawn and Michelle Rogers
Sister and brother-in-law
Sgt. Jonathan Dragus EOW 10/20/05

Shawn Rogers
January 28, 2006

When I heard the news of your passing I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. You were an inspiration to every life you touched. There are a million things I want to say, but I can’t seem to put them into words. Your family and especially your son are in my prayers. John you will be missed but never forgotten. R.I.P. my friend. BLE #27

Ofc Michael Malgrat
KWPD
January 28, 2006

Last year, my husband and I did some R & R in Key West where we had the pleasure of meeting some of the KWPD officers. We are saddened to learn of this loss to your agency and to the law enforcement community at large. To all who mourn his loss, know that many people from many different places are thinking of you. And in ways we may never understand, we are all connected and share in your loss.

Heartfelt sympathies from the Wisconsin Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors.

Mary VanHaute
Support Coordinator, Wisconsin COPS
January 27, 2006

John;

I did not work with you long but most of my time at KWPD was spent on your shift. I will never forget the day God called you home. I will never forget sending all of those units to help you; and keep Him from taking you so soon. I am honored and feel extremely privileged to be asked to announce your last call. May you rest in peace.

Jason Gainey, Dispatcher
Key West Police Department
January 27, 2006

Det. John Piskator.. Thank you for your service not only to your community but to your country. I would like to send my condolences to your family and loved ones. Rest in peace brother, and until we meet again......

Sergeant J. Crane
Monroe County Sheriffs Office
January 27, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service. God Bless!

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)
January 27, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Detective Piskator.
Mike Bradford, Tallahassee Police Dept.-Ret

Invest. Mike Bradford
Tallahasse Police Dept-Ret
January 27, 2006

Your service to your country and to your community is remembered and respected. For all those who choose to go in harms way for the benefit of others is truly a noble person and worthy of rememberence and respect. Thank you for your service.

Lou Guzman
US Army Retired
January 27, 2006

DET.Piskator,your son saw you as his hero,but in the eyes of your co-workers,friends,family, and your city you were also a hero to them in serving them well. REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

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

OFC.J.L."PEPE'"HERNANDEZ
ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPT.
January 27, 2006

John,
May you protect the streets up in heaven like you did on earth, you will be sorely missed. May you watch over all of your brothers and sisters unitl we all meet again. God bless you and your family. R.I.P my friend

Detention Deputy
Monroe County Sheriff
January 27, 2006

I was so shocked to hear what happened...
This makes me so sad and almost at loss for words to say...
All the heart trouble and hospital stays I have had, I never expected to have say goodbye to you my friend.
I thought it would be the other way around.
I will miss you....

Deputy Ed Drielsma
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
January 27, 2006

John,
Your smile-contagious and your motivation-exemplar. You are an inspiration that will live on forever! You will be surely missed, but not forgotten. May the angels carry you to a better place where you can watch over us all!

Officer Areaka Jewell
Key West Police Department
January 27, 2006

Rest easy, bro...

Ofc. K. Batchelor - motorscout
Homewood, AL PD
January 26, 2006

An outstanding police officer and my dear friend. John, you will be a shining example of team work that will live on in all of us and if you need us in your journey home, we will be there for you.

Greg Buck, Lieutenant (retired)
Key West Police Dept.
January 26, 2006

John,

I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of your passing. We didn't work together for very long but in the time I knew you I grew very fond of you. You always had a big smile on your face and seemed to enjoy everything you did, especially when it came to work. I remember how you never hesitated to jump on the radio and take a call if you were in the area; you were always my “go to guy.” How you could get from one end of town to the other so fast on your bike was astonishing to me! So many officers could learn how to be a real professional from your example.

To most it would seem that you left us far too early, but obviously God has bigger plans for you. Just know that while you were here, you made a real difference in many lives and you will always be loved. You, and your son, are forever in my thoughts and prayers…

Cindy Tingley, Communications Tech
Kirkland, WA Police Department (formerly with KWPD)
January 26, 2006

Its ashame that something that is suppose to help us causes this. May the Lord be with the family and co-workers during this horrible time.

Cpl Gary Mintz, Director Traffic Enf.
Henderson Co. Sheriff's Office North Carolina
January 26, 2006

To the Piskator Family,

We at the Monroe County Jail Records Pray that God be with you, As you grieve the lost of your Loved One, and that you find comfort in the precious memories that he leaves behind. We Share your lost, in our hearts, and we will miss his smiling face walking through our doors, we too wish we could have said goodbye, but we find comfort in knowing and believing to be absent from the body is to be present with Jesus. God Bless

Jail Records
Monroe County Sheriffs Office
January 26, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU SIR AND REST IN PEACE

WIFE OF LEO MELBOURNE FLORIDA
January 26, 2006

John I never met you in person,however we all have a common bond my friend to serve and protect.From my understanding you did that in a outstanding way,you rest in peace now and we will see you on the other side my friend.
GOD BLESS

Lt. Cornelies Jones
Monroe County Sheriff's Dept.
January 26, 2006

Although I never met you. But I heard good things about you. We praise you for your dedication to keep us safe. It's no secret that the community loves you and will remember you. My prayer goes to your family, Sir. Hat's off and rest in peace.

Jimmy

Vladimy P-Louis, F.A
Monroe County sheriff
January 26, 2006

There are those that hold the line. Those that rush in where others flee. Those that step between the evil and the good to shield the innocent. They do this as instinct. Without a thought. It's not a choice, it's a calling. A destiny. They are Hero's. Your one of them John. Forever.

"...why do you like them so much?"

"Because they hold the line. Stand the wall. Say NOTHING is going to hurt you tonight. Not on my watch."

KWPD Officer
January 26, 2006

I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of John Piskator. He was an outstanding police officer with a bright future in law enforcement. He will be missed by all. May God bless him and watch over his son.

Manny Madruga
SAO
January 26, 2006

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

January 26, 2006

My old friend, sorry we didn't have the time to catch up. We'll talk again some day! John Mac, Mike and I will have a beer for you at Moynihan's

Patrolman Daniel Prosser
West Boylston P.D. West Boylston, MA
January 25, 2006