A Seminole Heights resident, Thomas Laskas, was stabbed and killed over the weekend trying to break up a fight in a Ybor City nightclub. His wife, Wendy Laskas, was also stabbed and was in fair condition at TGH. The Laskas live on East Idlewild. Two other people were stabbed but their injuries were less threatening. The alleged perpetrator, Michael Pyne, turned himself in. It is not known if there are any funds set up for the Laskas.
*** 8:22 PM Note: Thanks to reader Neil (see his comments). Neil pointed out that Mr. Laskas' mother set up a trust account for the family. He also noted out that the obituary indicated "The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. MacDill Ave. Visitation will also be held Wednesday from 5 p.m. until service time at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a special trust account #3000078182834 has been made for Wendy and Delia, and contributions may be made at any Wachovia Bank. " Delia is their daughter. How sad.
Please spread the word about the trust account.
People have been asking what they can do for Wendy and Delia, so Tommy's mom has opened an account for donations to help Wendy out with the months to come.
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Acct# 30000 78182834
The account is in the name :
Debbie Kiernan
Here's the TBO obit with information as well.
ReplyDeleteIt's a damn shame.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to the Laskas family and friends...
I wrote this on reflection of the murder that happened this past Thursday in Ybor. In my belief noble warriors go to Valhalla. I never knew Tom personally. But have quite a few friends that did. Please share as you wish:
ReplyDeleteDo Warriors Still Go to Valhalla?
I know the tales and sagas of old
That tell of men that were brave and bold
Men willing to cut and bleed
All for the upholding of noble a deed
Willing to defend both rich and poor
I wonder if we have any more
Do warriors still go to Valhalla?
I look at the state of the world today
So much honor has drifted away
Warriors no longer fight for good deed
Only now they are pawns to further greed
Filling unjust wishes and desires
Are those smokestacks or funeral pyres?
Do warriors still go to Valhalla?
A warrior comes out in the night
Trying to break up a fight
A noble deed was made
Saving people from the fate of the blade
A man willing to bleed
For a noble deed
A man willing to bleed
For a noble deed
I now know warriors still go to Valhalla
Hey, you got the wrong Tommy!! I have no knowledge of a memorial fund
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ReplyDeleteooops. It's been corrected. I did not connect Thomas to Tommy. When I hear Tommy I normally think Sticks of Fire. Sorry.
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