Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hi bubba have been thinking about ya lately. Well your trial is now done and your killer is being put behind bars the pain is still awful. I knew when this was all over that it still wouldn't bring peace. That little idiot ruined so many lives on Feb 21 and he gets to sit there with his blank look and his empty expression and his cold heart while everyone around us struggles everyday to cope with the loss of you, it just doesn't seem fair! We miss you so much ...there's so much to tell you good things in our lives happening and struggles that i know in my heart your with us every step of the way. Thank you for being there...i much rather you be here for us but for some reason god had other plans for you. Even thought i can't understand that plan right now! Well enough for now ..we love you and still think about you each and everyday!

Friend

December 4, 2007

I hope you all can start the healing process now that the trial is over, it doesn't fill the void left in your hearts but it's one major feat conquered. I'm sure Det Dressel is so proud at how you have handled all this. You have all held together and fought the good fight in his honor and that will never be forgotten.
God Bless
Corrina hetrick-Coffman

corrina coffman

November 30, 2007

Keith, Well we just had Thanksgiving at Mom and Dad's house like we always do. I sat there wishing you were there, it sure didn't feel the same. You really can tell it is hard on Mom and Dad, by the way they act and look. I have been to court every day and saw your bloody clothing. I wished I was there when this happened to you! I saw your carhart jacket that you always wore and it brought back good memories even though it was all cut up.I had to laugh when they mentioned your Michigan hat, that is so you! There isn't a day that I don't miss you dearly! Keith, Noah is so much like you,he even has your cheesy grin. Love you always.....your brother

Neil Dressel
brother

November 23, 2007

I'm thinking of your family during their first holiday without you, keeping them in my prayers.

Tania Schneider
TPD Commo

November 22, 2007

One of your friends left a reflection on my husbands page. I had to look you up. If I had less tears maybe I'd have more words, sorry!

Laura Briggs, NH

November 21, 2007

to the dressel family

im sorry for your loss.it scares me because my father is also an officer and im afraid that one night we are going to get a call saying he is not coming home.But i thank you detective Keith Dressel for keeping the streets safe from criminals.i hope the person that took your life away will get the punishment he deserves. life in prison

son of a officer

November 15, 2007

I always come back to this website to get updates. I pray for peace and comfort for your family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace and God Bless you all!!
~Heros are never forgotten.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

November 14, 2007

Keith, I just read an article about the trial. May God watch over everyone involved and help them to make it through the coming days. I hope and pray that justice will be served. My heart absolutely breaks for your son. Nobody should have to grow up in a world so evil and his hero not be beside him. I will pray for him.

I know for a fact that God's army got one stronger in February.

God Speed Sir we have the watch from here.

Heather
Ross County Ohio Deputy Sheriff

November 12, 2007

I have been following the trial. I am so heartbroken with you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm glad he was found guilty.

November 11, 2007

My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the Dressel family and I want them to know how much we care. Detective Dressel was a hero, out on the steets of our city while many of us were asleep, comfortable in knowing that those who protect and serve are giving up so much to keep our community safer. Detective Dressel gave us his all, and we suffer knowing that his family has suffered the ultimate loss. My heart aches for his wife and children his parents, and brothers and sisters who continue to live without his presence. May God be with you.

Brenda
Toledo resident

November 10, 2007

I have never met Detective Keith Dressel, but after reading the many reflections left in his honor, I wish that I had. He sounds like a guy that I would have loved to have had as a friend. There will never be enough justice or punishment to make up for the enormous loss experienced by the family and fellow officers. I hope that with time, peace can be found knowing that Keith Dressel is a true hero. Not many know what a man it takes to throw yourself into danger when most would run from it. My truest sympathies go out to the family of Keith Dressel, his friends, and his fellow officers.

Detective
Kettering, OH PD

November 10, 2007

Thinking of you today.

citizen

November 10, 2007

Dear Dressel Family,
My heart aches for each and every one of you and I am saddened by last nights news. You will all reamin in my thoughts and prayers as you continue to work through this difficult time.

Sad Citizen

November 10, 2007

To Danielle Dressel

I would like to thank you for your words in behalf of Josh Norris who was to be my son in-law. My wife and I will have you and your family in our prayers everynight, may God provide you strength through the trials out come and I hope you know your husband is there by your side now and forever. I did not know your husband, but from all that I read he was one of those few which are large than life and a person you want to be around. I want you to know that you have a family in Louisiana that feels your pain and prays for you every night, my house is open to you and your kids if ever in the area of Metairie LA.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

November 9, 2007

Keith,
I just want you to know how much I think of you and miss you. I spoke with dad last night and telling him things about the trial. So I wanted you to know that Uncle D loves you and hopes you found mom, your Aunt Trut! We had to laugh a little and wonder what type of pranks you two are doing up there! I pray every day for your family and your mom and dad. I know what kind of hell and pain they are going through! I just want you to know that I think about you a lot and miss you very much. You were an extended part of our family in my teenage years and I will miss and treasure all your stories!! Thank you sooo much for the laughs.

Love always,
Jessica - cousin

Jessica LaMonde
cousin

November 9, 2007

Keith,
Dad, Neil, Jen and I have sat in that courtroom each day listening to how you were killed. We watch your killer show no emotion. We watch others, friends of his, testify. They are so cold in heart. We hear how your fellow officers rubbed your back, gave you words of love and care as you lay in the snow and ice dying. We heard how the EMT and the para-medic all tried to save you. We see their love and pain.

When the Detective was showing your clothing and the bullet hole in your shirt, he broke down. He had to leave the room and get himself together. My heart went out to him. We too were crying as we saw your blood soaked clothing. Danielle had to leave it was too much for her. I think about Noah and how he is going to have to live all of this when he gets older and wants to know what happend to daddy. He talks about you often. He is so much like you. Thank God, because you were so honest, respected and loved.

We see and feel the love of so many people that loved you, respected you, and honor you. Everyday we hear how you were thought of by others. Everyone has the best to say about you.

At court Thursday, waiting to be told what was happening, your partner and Aunt Vic were standing next to me. I started to hum the Michigan Fight Song out loud. I don't even know that song, but I knew that you were there with us. That was your way of letting us know. I remember how just hours before you were killed, you had a union meeting, and your phone went off with the Michigan Fight Song. It was just so you. It just so bugged those Buckeyes. You are our Michigan boy waiting for justice in Ohio.

I hope and pray that today justice will be served for you, your family, and everyone on the police force.

Love forever,
Mom

Larraine Dressel
Mother

November 9, 2007

Dressel Family,

Stay strong in this difficult time and know that fellow law enforcement officers from around the country are there with you in spirit!

Heros Live Forever......

POII D. McCarthy
Gaithersburg, MD. Police Dept.

November 8, 2007

Danielle,
I have been wanting to post on here for some time now. I just do not know what to say. I am sure everyone tells you this, but know that we are here for you if you ever need anything. Please do not hesitate at all. Even if it is just to watch the kids while you run to the store or if something needs fixed, we are right next door.
My Sydney still says that she is going to marry Noah! Everytime Summer sees a cat she says, "Bob!"

Praying for You Always

Diana
Your Neighbor

November 8, 2007

Detective Dressel,
It seems that the trial is wrapping up and the jury will be making their decision soon. Thru the media, we have seen the confessions of Jobe and watched him cry out of fear for his own life. I can't help but be hardened by his tears...you never had a chance to cry or hug your family like he clings to his mother. One thing Detective, your wife Danielle has been an absolute pillar for this city through all of this. I can not imagine her pain sitting in the court room daily just a few feet from the person who took her husband, and children's father's life. She is a remarkable woman, and it should give you just one more reason to be proud of her. I have never met you or your wife but I will pray for justice for your family. You will never have an earthly body again but rest in your heavenly body knowing that our city is still strong together...and we will not accept anything less than the absolute justice for your death! God bless you for eternity Detective, you have earned it, though it was very untimely. God bless your family...you have all shown such strength to our community. We await for the moment that justive is served, but would forgo that moment to have you back on the streets of Toledo. Rest in peace!

Citizen of Toledo

November 7, 2007

Keith,

The trial is almost over. Within the next day or so we will know the fate of the person who took you from us. I had to sit in court today and listen to how you took your last breath. I saw your clothes you were wearing for the first time today. Aside from losing you, I don't think anything can get worse then re-living the night when I was told my husband would never come home to us again. I miss you so much Keith and with this trial coming to a close, I don't know what to do afterwards.

Danielle
Wife

November 7, 2007

As I will be monitoring the trial from the internet, I want the Dressel family to know, as I'm sure you do. that Keith is being thought of from throughout this country.

On the 1st day of the trial, members of Tampa Police Squad 305, had a moment of silence in rememberance of Detective Keith Dressel and to pray for justice. This will be a difficult time for you and your family however you have some of the finest professionals in the Toledo Police Department who will continue to show you support.

I also wanted to say that it was an honor to be able to participate in the last fishing/golf tournament for Keith. It proves that his friends and co-workers refuse to let his sacrifice be forgotten. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl

November 5, 2007

To the family and friends of Keith Dressel,
Remain strong in this trying time of the trial. Remember the person that Keith was and not the 300 pound thug that the defense claims he was. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Mark J. Karmel
High School Friend

November 4, 2007

To the Dressel family: I have been where you are now and there are going to be times when you think you can't stand to hear another word, but remember we are there in spirit and pray that everything goes according to plan and that this offender will be punished for what he has done. There will be many people there to support you, lean on them, that is why they are there.
Mother of a fallen Sheriff Deputy (Tennessee)

November 3, 2007

With the trial starting, it feels like whatever level of piece we've been able to build is being torn down little by little. I want to echo what a previous poster said to members of the Dressel family. For the TPD men and women, your family is behind you. We understand if you don't want to talk about every little detail and if you don't want to bring it home. But, we also know how gut wrenching the next couple of weeks will be and we feel it too. Reach out if you need to.

tpd family member

November 2, 2007

Dear Dressel Family,
I was on the memorial page for Cpl. Joseph Porkorny, Pennsylvania State Police, EOW-12/11/2005. I saw that one of your relatives wrote in Joe's page. The actor that shot and killed my dear friend was found guilty of all charges, but unfortunately the jury did not give him the Death Penalty. Although, many of us feel that he deserved it. But we accept his sentence of Life without Parole. My heart goes out to your family during your loved one's assailant's trial. I hope that justice will prevail. It will be difficult, but I am sure everyone will be giving you support. Even those of us that have never met Det. Dressel, we will keep you all and him in our thoughts. Just lean on those around you and they will be there for you.

God Bless and take care.

Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police

November 2, 2007