Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family and community of Keith Dressel. I am so saddend and my prayers are with all who are feeling the pain of the loss of an officer. Keith is truely a hero. I feel safe knowing that officers like Mr. Dressel are on the streets while I am a sleep and my children tucked away in bed for the night. Mrs. Dressel, don't think that he did not leave our community that he loved or your home being a husband and father in vein. Alot of changes will happen. parents will (I hope) pay closer attention to their children and I hope that the police will wear a vest. Mrs. Dressel, we never know how GOD is going to use us in this life but, your husband will always be rememerberd in this city and a household name in many homes (as a man who did what he loved to do) protect and serve.

Anna Smith
Toledo Citizen

February 21, 2007

MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE DRESSEL FAMILY AND THE TOLEDO POLICE DEPT....

P/O
PHILA.POLICE.DEPT.

February 21, 2007

Our family would like to send out thoughts and prayers to the families of all whose lives were touched by Detective Dressel. It sounds like he was a great guy. I'm sure he will be greatly missed. We respect the jobs of all police officers in keeping our communities safe. Unfortunately there are others that don't. Stay safe, and God Bless you all!

Sad Citizen

February 21, 2007

I am a 16 year old girl in Toledo, Ohio, and I have never met you, or never even heard of you before today. I do, however, respect what you did everyday. For someone to be able to go out and work to protect others, knowing that they may find problems on the way, is amazing to me. You may not know me personally, nor I you, but you did work to help complete strangers--and you have no idea how much that means to so many people. You helped to keep me, my city, my friends, and my family safe. You made it your business for others to be taken care of, and I just wanted to thank you for that.

To the family and friends of Keith Dressel, I express every condolence possible to you, and want you to know that I respect what he did. No one deserves for this to happen, and this is a true tragedy. Thank you and I am so sorry. May you find some sort of peace in this time of hurt.

Chelsea Irons
someone he helped protect

February 21, 2007

"A true hero" by Eric DeRenzis
One Who Never Hesitates To Tackle The Most Difficult Problems..
One Who Is Always By Your Side..
One Who Knows Right From Wrong..
One Who Acts With Pride..
A Hero Touches Every One Of Us,
Whether It Be Word Or Deed..
Always Tending To Those Who Find Themselves In Need..
When A Hero Leaves This Earth, Yes, It's Sad, But True..
All Too Many Times, The Hero Is Dressed In Blue.

Detective Dressel was a fantastic police officer and it was both a pleasure and an honor to have worked with him in the courtsystem. He will truly be missed by all of those who knew him and my heart goes out to his family. Rest in peace Keith.

Assistant Prosecutor Frank Spryszak
City of Toledo Law Department

February 21, 2007

Thank you for your service-it was greatly appreciated. Rest in Peace.

To his family, I am so bery sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and keep you.

Dispatcher-Melinda Rea
Hope Mills Police Dept

February 21, 2007

My heart sunk and tears came to my eyes this morning when I heard Keith's name on the radio. It made me feel sick that while I was sleeping last night, this sweet guy that I graduated from high school with was losing his life. I hadn't talked to Keith in many years, but I always remember him greeting me with a smile every morning during the years we spent together at Whiteford.

My deepest sympathies go out to his family, and particularly his wife and children. My two boys are ages seven and three, and it just breaks my heart to think of his wife and children without Keith. God bless you and know that Keith will be looking over you and protecting you forever.

Rest in Peace, Keith. You were loved, and you will be missed.

Lisa (Lauber) Jorgensen
Whiteford classmate of Keith's

February 21, 2007

may god bless your family, as they find the inner strength to cope with such a loss, may your legacy live on in the hearts of all you touched. you simply put are a hero, as you continued to fight the drug problem currently facing alot of people my age(23) i know first hand the effects drugs can have on lives and families, and you were wonderful in doing all you could to keep them off the streets, and out of the hands of children. its senseless what happened, but it was your calling. god bless you for all eternity, my thoughts and prayers, as well as the entire toledo branch of two men and a truck

Brian Dailey
Two Men and A Truck

February 21, 2007

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Detective Dressel's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

February 21, 2007

Brother,

You made a committment to protect our great city and have now made the ultimate sacrifice. You did your job as all of us in this buisness have taken an oath to do. Those of us in this brotherhood understand that everyday we strap on our gear could be our last, Rest in peace and you will not be forgotten. Godspeed.

TSgt USAF, stationed elsewhere
None

February 21, 2007

Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Det. Dressel and the entire Toledo Police Dept. Det. Dressel's sacrafice will never be forgotten.

Cpl. James Loffing
Adrian Police Department

February 21, 2007

May you rest in peace.

Detective Pedro Rivera
Hartford P.D. Connecticut

February 21, 2007

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND TOLEDO POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF DETECTIVE KEITH DRESSEL. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

DETECTIVE KEITH DRESSEL YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

February 21, 2007

A lot of people do not understand how large the police family is. From coast to coast and border to border each loss is felt by us in one way or another. We memorialize our loss by a beer and or a tear. It hurts a lot more when it is close to home. I have bowled and played softball against Toledo P.D. during my career. You make longtime friends or aquaintences from seeing them a couple times a year. From my family to the family of Det. Dressel.May his soul rest in peace and may God watch over you during this tragic time.

PTL. RAYMOND PAGOR #59
CLEVELAND, OHIO P.D.

February 21, 2007

Keith was one of my youngest brother's best friends, going back to high school. I have known him for 20 years, and I can say that of the many friends I have on the TPD, I don't know if any enjoyed their jobs as much as Keith did. He had a big grin on his face every time I ran into him. My family and his friends will miss him, and Toledo has lost a good cop. The only thing any of us want to do at the end of the day is to come back home. Good bye and God bless, Keith.

Jeffery Schroeder
Toledo Fire & Rescue Dept.; friend

February 21, 2007

Thank You for your service to this country, your dept and the citizens you died serving so they could live a better quality of life. - Fidelis Ad Mortem Brother Dressel

Recruit
Columbus Division of Police

February 21, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Detective Keith Dressel~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, Detective Dressel!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen Michigan P.O.

February 21, 2007

This morning when I first awoke I did what I normally do I turned on the local news. At that very moment I learned of Detective Keith Dressel's death. I don't know what to say May he rest in peace. And may his family find peace in the days to come. God bless all of the Police officers who put their lives at risk to protect ours every day.

suburb citizen

February 21, 2007

Detective Dressel,

You will be sadly missed and may GOD be with and protect your family through this difficult time.You are truly a HERO in everyone's eyes especially those of US in the Public Safety Forces.

Kirk Hunker , Paramedic
Sandusky County

February 21, 2007

My sincere condolences are extended to the family, friends and the Toledo Police Department for the loss of Detective Dressel. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Steven Redding
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

February 21, 2007

MAY YOU CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER US FROM THOSE STREETS OF GOLD WITH THOSE GONE BEFORE!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

February 21, 2007

Detective Dressel,

May you rest in Peace knowing that your brothers and sisters in blue will take the watch from here. God Bless you sir.

Final Inspection

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 a badge
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 to steep.

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

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had to 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 judgment 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."

Peace Keeper
SMSgt USAF (Ret)

February 21, 2007

When you mourn for one of your own, we mourn because, we are all brothers in one. Keith, you will be missed.
Rest in Peace,
Bill Bruss

William Bruss
Toledo Fire & Rescue

February 21, 2007

Keith, I ve work with you for the past 14 years on the same team TPD, i am far away now in Fla. but will be leaving soon to return to be with you in sprit, my heart is aching, empty inside and loss for words, but my thoughts are with your wife, the kids and our Police Department. You are my hero.

Sergeant Richard B. Murphy
Toledo Police Department

February 21, 2007

God bless you and your family. This is truly a bad day in our city.

Eric Taylor
Citizen

February 21, 2007