Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As a native Toledoan it seems like yesterday that we heard of the loss of Officer Miscannon. I had always hope to never hear about another Toledo Police Officer to fall in the line of duty again. My prayers go out to the family of Detective Dressel.

R
Former California Correctional Officer

February 22, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to those who knew and now miss Detective Dressel.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Rest in peace our fallen hero!

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

February 22, 2007

Lorraine, of course my prayers and thoughts are with your daughter-in-law and grandchildren in their terrible loss, but they are also with you. A parents loss of a child brings almost unbareable pain--my heart reaches out to you as the mothe of 4 sons. If you are not sure just who I am, I am Kathy Preketes sister and substitute taught at Whiteford for many years. I found this Poem that seemed appropriate:
You Taught Me How to Love
You taught me how to love by
The way that you loved me;
And by your unseen sustenance,
To see what you could see.
You gave to me through who you were
The gift of what I am.
Your pride in me is now my pride;
Your faith, my caravan.

Your life does not conclude with death,
Nor will it end with mine,
For all the lives I touch, you touch,
And so on through all time.

This tragedy has hit everyone hard, the policemen we have here at school can hardly talk. They just sit and stare--so please know everyone around you is feeling your grief too.

Lonna Balduf
former co-worker

February 22, 2007

Our prayers go out to your family in their time of need.

Rest in Peace Keith

wife of a toledo police officer

February 22, 2007

from the city of wauseon we share your loss.and may god bless you all in your time of need.rest in peace kieth. roger-darlene ribby,wauseon ,ohio

the ribby family
citizen

February 22, 2007

My prayers and thoughts to Det. Dressel, his family, and fellow officers. I didn't know the Det. but i share in your pain, sorrow, and anger. May God be with you all at this time of sorrow and may you find comfort in each others and God's arms.

kathye
concerned citizen

February 22, 2007

We would like the family to know we are keeping them in our prayers.Praying for God's peace to be in them and God's strength to get thru the coming days weeks and year.
Remember God will never leave you nor forsake you,He is always with you and every tear that you cry He holds in His hand..Jesus says come to me and I will wipe your tears

Blessed are they that mourn:for they shall be comforted..
Matt 5:4

Dianda Family
Citizen

February 22, 2007

I heard this horrible news while I was at work yesterday. My heart breaks for Det. Dressel's wife and especially his children. We as adults know the risks of this profession, but the children don't and they are just proud that their parent is a "police officer". I know that Det. Dressel's friends and the Toledo PD family will watch over his children and be there as their friends for years to come.

As I put my young son to bed everynight, these are part of the prayers we say: "God bless all of the policemen, firemen, and soldiers who keep us safe. Dear Jesus, if you should call one of them home tonight, please grant them eternal peace and give their families the strength and courage to carry on. Amen" Det. Dressel was in our prayers without knowing two nights ago and he will be in our prayers again tonignt.

God bless Det. Dressel, his wife and children and the rest of his family and all of the members of the Toledo PD.

Det. Mike Treu
Kalamazoo (MI) Dept. of Public Safety

February 22, 2007

There is no way to comprehend the reason(s) why something this tragic happens. To his family I will grieve with you in prayer. Detective Dressel didn’t know when that life-threatening moment may come, but he knew that it could come on the very next call or the very next citizen contact. Detective Dressel put up a heroic struggle against death with amazing courage and selflessness. Indeed we are very fortunate to have had Detective Dressel serving and protecting us. A true hero! (Salute)

Dan Chlebos, President/Founder
Criminal Justice Solutions, Inc., Monroe, MI.

February 22, 2007

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

February 22, 2007

God speed warrior. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Ofc Ryan Leach
Grand Blanc Township PD

February 22, 2007

My heart goes out to the Dressel Family and every police officer.

wife of a police officer

February 22, 2007

My heart goes out to the family of Detective Dressel. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

To the TPD I am sorry for your loss, always remember that you are respected and appreciated for what you do.

Megan Scherer, Daughter of TPD Police Officer

February 22, 2007

I had hoped to be retired from both this job and this Earth before another of my brethren fell...but it was not to be.
What first struck me about Keith when we were in the academy, was his droll wit and his dry as a bone sense of humor. He never failed to find comedy in the darkest corners of the city or the human soul. He managed to keep that good humor throughout his career and a crooked smile was a constant fixture upon his face.
His energy for his job never waned, nor did his commitment to his community, and he will be sorely missed by all the members of the forty sixth class.

Rest well Brother!

Patrolman Dean Powers
Toledo Police Department

February 22, 2007

Detective Dressel, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. You are a hero who will not be forgotten. To the Dressel family, God will give you grace to get through this time of loss. To the Toledo PD family, I will pray for your safety as you continue the watch. Romans 13:4!

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

February 22, 2007

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

February 22, 2007

Hero's never die; They just take on new assignments.

GOD Bless you and your family.

Your killer will meet his in the end.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

February 22, 2007

We could not believe when we woke up yesterday morning the awful site we saw on the news. Although we did not know Keith, we are truely grateful for the bravery and sacrifice he made everyday to protect the citizens of Toledo. We just want to say thank you so much Keith and god bless his wife and children in this time of tragedy.

Mike and Jenee' Beilstein, Paramedic/EMT
Allen Clay Joint Fire District

February 22, 2007

My condolences to your family, Keith was a great offcer and a man. Be proud in knowing your husband and father was well respected and a ture friend to us all.

God bless you Keith.

Sgt. Chris Delaney
Toledo Police, colleague

February 22, 2007

Fate and survival are what each Police Officer faces each day they leave their families and home, to offer their life in the place of those, known and unknown, they swore to protect. What an awesome reward each of us are given when these brave and unselfish men and women offer themselves in the place of us. Keith is my reward for a lifetime and I thank him.

Earl Mack, Agent in Charge
Ohio Dept. of Public Safety, Inv. Div.

February 22, 2007

As a daughter of a Toledo Police Officer you never want to see our familes go through this. My thoughts and prayers are with the Dressel family and his children. May God bless you ALL.

Jill Litten (Murphy)
Daughter of a Toledo Police Officer

February 22, 2007

I, on behalf of my fellow medics, wish to offer my deepest condolences to your department, family, and friends. Godspeed, my friend.

Stephanie Ray, Paramedic
Greenville County EMS, Greenville, SC

February 22, 2007

Our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of this fallen hero, Detective Dressel. We, as parents of a police officer, know the dangers every officer faces on a daily basis to help keep our streets safer. Our prayers are with all those who loved this very brave man.

David & Shirley Macy
Parents of a Police Officer

February 22, 2007

God speed. Your Family will be in my prayers.

Corection Officer Debra Vasquez
Lucas County Sheriff's Department

February 22, 2007

MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY. I KNOW THAT THE POLICE AND FIREMEN DO A JOB THAT PROTECTS US ALL. WE DO NOT APPRECIATE IT AS MUCH AS WE SHOULD. MY HEART MOURNS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN

PAT
TOLEDO RESIDENT

February 22, 2007