Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Kress of the Toledo Police Department, Ohio and the additional 69 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

August 1, 2023

Patrolman Kress,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Toledo.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 1, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 1, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Kress of the Toledo Police Department, Ohio and the additional 62 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

August 1, 2019

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 92nd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 25, 2013

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.
Continue to watch over us.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

August 1, 2012

Patrolman Kress,
On today, the 87th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Toledo. It took another year, but your murderer finally got the justice that he deserved.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 1, 2008

MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 1, 2007

Thank you for the service that you did.Your actions will never be forgotten. You are a hero.

Sgt. Thomas Morelli
tpd officer

March 12, 2007

it is a honor to be the first to
leave you a refelection

god bless
you will never
be forgotten
Ptl William Kress

cadet

March 16, 2006