Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A great man has gone to clear a safe path for those of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the CBP. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steve Marshall
Washington, NH. Police Dept

September 14, 2010

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

September 14, 2010

Rest in peace, sir. We have the watch now.

Carl Rowe Supervisory CBP Officer
Customs and Border Protection Field Operations Academy

September 14, 2010

The Final Inspection
Author Unknown


The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."


I thank you for protecting our border. Rest in peace, sir. We have the watch now.

Carl Rowe
Supervisory CBP Officer
Instructor
CBP Field Operations Academy
National Honor Guard

Supervisory CBP Officer Carl Rowe
US Customs and Border Protection

September 14, 2010

Thank you for 15 years of dedicated service.

Adrian Murphy
n/a

September 14, 2010

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer John Zykas, and the USDHS - Customs & Border Protection. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Zykas, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

September 14, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer John Zykas. R.I.P. Sir.

Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit

September 14, 2010

Thank you for your service. May God Bless you and your family. May he grant you eternal peace. May he also give your family, friends, and co-workers the strength they will need to get through the rough times ahead.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

September 13, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Zykas. I am a retired USN MA1 MWD handler. You handled the borders. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. My sincere condolences to your family and your department. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICHIGAN

September 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

September 13, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer John Zykas. God Bless him for his service to the U.S. Customs Border Protection. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

September 13, 2010

My prayers go out to the Zykas family, friends and coworker of this hero, may God be with you all and guide you through these dark and troubled times.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

September 13, 2010

We are deeply sorry for the loss of Officer Zykas. Our hearts are with you all as you honor and mourn him. We thank him for his sacrifice and will honor his memory alongside all of you.
With our hearts turned towards yours,
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association
Colorado Springs, CO

The Wives and Girlfriends of
The Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association

September 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department

September 13, 2010

Off Zykas, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

September 13, 2010

I am very sad to hear this news. We have yet lost another warrior. God Speed brother, and may he wrap his loving arms sround your family and friends.

MPO TG VINCENT
Asheboro Police NC

September 13, 2010

Your outstanding service to our nation has been noted in God's journal of law enforcement brothers and sisters and will long be remembered by those you have left behind. Note all your new comrades in the badge are also the elite of their departments and all have paid the ultimate in serving God's children.Your partners left behind will care for your family and will keep your dedicated and loving servie record alive for years to come. Rest in peace brother. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

September 13, 2010

Rest in peace brother. God bless you and your family in these hard times. You will be among all the hero's in heaven with God as your new commander. God Bless you!

Sgt. Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff

September 13, 2010

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Zykas. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

September 13, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx

September 13, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

September 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Zykas. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of The United States Border will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Officer Zykas, know that their Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Officer Zykas. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

VIP Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

September 13, 2010

Officer Zykas, my thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE

September 12, 2010

The families of 1199 Inc. would like to say how sorry Officer John Zykas has lost his life. To the family, friends brothers and sisters in law enforcement our thoughts and prayers are with you. Officer Zykas thank you for your 15 years in law enforcement any your service with the US Navy. Your service and dedication has not gone un noticed. God bless and God's speed Sir.

Sgt. Jeff Caudill
1199 Inc. for fallen officers

September 12, 2010

I am proud to say I knew and worked with John Zykas for over thirteen years. John was a guy who could always make me laugh, no matter the situation. John made this job just a little more tolerable for all of us. John was a valued co-worker and will be sorely missed by the Port of San Diego. Thanks John, Rest In Peace...

CBPO Joe LoPresti
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

September 12, 2010