Must bring window to the front w/o switching focus

Ok, now I'm happy subclassing whatever I have to, but I haven't been able to find anything for pushing a window to the front as toFront() will, that DOESN'T switch the focus.
Basically I have subclassed JWindow to show a little window that will disappear when you click on it or after a specified period of time. Now I would like to be able to show that window above everything else, but if I use toFront() that little window will gain focus which is NOT what I want.
I just need to push it to the front w/o gaining focus. if this is possible, like you can point me in the right direction, much appreciated. if this simply isn't possible due to the VM/OS windowing systems, please let me know.

I was afraid someone would say that. that was what the guys in my JUG said, but I needed to check with a larger community to verify.
On a second note, can anyone explain why a KeyListener attached to a JWindow won't recieve key events when there's a label in the content pane?
If you know, please enlighten me.

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Hi guys,
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