Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Oelke,

Thank you for being there for my friends family. I dont know if you realize how important it is for those of us that were there that morning. My friend Phillip.......who died 04-29-06 (at 35 y.o.a. because he couldnt let go of that morning) promised Dwight that we would take care of his family. Even though we are all seperated and scatterd........someone stepped up and did the right thing.

Thank you my friend!!!!

Brian D. Hill
Former PCSO family member

June 7, 2006

Dear Officer Scott Oelke
Thank you on behalf of my husband Larry Woodrell and myself for escorting Karen and the Kids at the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial Service in Oklahoma City on last friday. It would be nice if an officer or the sheriff of Pawnee County would do it but for what ever reason they choose not to be a part of this service. You are the type of officer Dwight would have been very proud to call a friend. So again thank you God Bless you and your family.

May 24, 2006

Today I had the opportunity to meet the family of Sheriff Dwight Woodrell Jr. This was a very special day for me because I was assigned to escort Sheriff Woodrell's family at the Law Enforcement Memorial service in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I have seen this family for the last five years at different services and to see how the children have grown up and how strong Sheriff's Woodrell's wife is makes me proud. I know without a doubt that Sheriff Woodrell was a loved father, husband and friend. I pray for the family and hope to have the chance to see them again. I salute you Sheriff Woodrell. God Bless you and your family.

K-9 Officer Scott Oelke
Broken Arrow Police - Oklahoma

May 19, 2006

I will love you forever dad.

Jessica

April 30, 2006

Dwight,

I have been trying so hard to figure out why things ended the way they did.......but I think I have finally figured it out.......even though both of them managed to keep their lives after this..........I realized they both have a Judge to face far greater then any District Court Judge, Attorney or Jury that we could ever put together.

They still have to face the Ultimate Judge for their crimes.........and its not about evidence........he seen it all as it happened........while it may not bring you back my friend.......justice will truly be done when the final Judge hears the case!

I miss you so much my friend.......and I pray that your family's strength continues as it is. See you again my friend.

Brian

Former PCSO Lieutenant Brian D. Hill
Kansas Department of Corrections

April 21, 2006

Dwight, im sorry we didnt do better than this. Im not happy nor am i satisfied with the outcome of these 2 trials. some say we won, i say we not only lost you, but we lost the battle all together. seems like to me that these two monsters got an easy out. lucky for them i wasnt the judge, jury or the arresting officer. now its in gods hands. rest in peace, i will see you soon. we'll keep an eye on karen and the kiddos, they are stronger than you would have ever expected, be proud of them, we sure are.

April 14, 2006

I read in the paper today...May God's gentle Spirit surround you. My prayers are with you.

Iris Cantrell

April 14, 2006

Well Dwight,

It's now over my friend....and I know as always.......you have an eye on us to know that we are doing right......Goodbye my friend and see ya again one day.

Rest in Peace.......even though it didnt work out that night.....we still to this day have your back.

Former PCSO Lieutenant Brian D. Hill
Kansas Department of Corrections

April 14, 2006

Well my friend.........we are half way there!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First up will never see daylight again!!!!!

Were ready for number two.....then maybe you can rest in peace

Brian D. Hill
Former PCSO Lieutenant

March 9, 2006

one down one to go my brother. i miss you.

and old friend
pcso

March 7, 2006

Guilty that is all we need to hear. We have wanted this for 41/2 years. Next one starts in May we hope for the best in that one to.

March 7, 2006

i thank god the trial is finally going to get underway. its odd that after 4 years im still as angry as i was the day you were taken from us. see you soon boss.

an old friend
local

February 17, 2006

PRAYERS GO OUT THIS WEEK FROM ME IN NEW JERSEY TO AN EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN I MET ONE DAY ON POLICE DEATH RETREAT. KAREN WOODRELL-I KNOW YOUR HUSBAND IS RIGHT BY YOUR SIDE AS YOU RAISE HIS 4 WONDERFUL CHILDREN,DRIVE HRS FOR CLASS ETC.WONDER WOMAN! DOES ANYONE OUT THERE DO THAT? NOT EVEN ME!! i HAVE 3 KIDS!! LOL--- YOU DERSERVE A GREAT LIFE W/ SCHOOL,FRIENDS,JOY-ALL WHEN YOU HAVENT BEGAN RECEIVING JUSTICE FOR TAKING YOUR LIFE PARTNER/BEST FRIEND/ AWAY FROM YOU! YOU (ME TOO!)-WELL WE WERE SUPPOSED TO GROW OLD TOGETHER W/ OUR L.O.D HUSBANDS & WHISPER, HOLD HANDS AT NIGHT!I COULD NEVER IMAGINE A DAY HE WASNT HERE. LIFE DOES GO ON, THE WORLD NEEDS KNOW WE ARE FOREVER CHANGED IN OUR HEARTS AS POLICE WIDOWS, BUT NEVER WOULD WE FORGET THAT SPECIAL BOND OF LOVE WE HAD W/ THEM. THAT HAPPENS WITH OTHERS, NOT WIVES. KEEEP CHIN UP DURING DIFFICULT COURT/HURT WORDS. FORGIVE. I HAD TO!!! NO BIN LADEN. WE ALL LOVE YOU IN NEW JERSEY!!!
SINCERELY,
EILEEN CIRRI

EILEEN CIRRI, WIDOW WTC, 9/11
PAPD OF NY&NJ/LT ROBERT CIRRI

February 11, 2006

Merry Christmas, just thinking of you and about the first christmas you and Larry put Clint horse together, now that was funny. I made gumbo for christmas lots of shrimp in it. Hope you had a great christmas in heaven.

Ann Woodrell

December 26, 2005

I pray Jesus will wrap His loving arms around your family since you
are not here to do it. God bless them
all!
Lynn Kole
Washington State

December 20, 2005

Dwight lived to be the Sheriff of Pawnee County and he died being the Sheriff of Pawnee County. He was a respected, working Sheriff who led his deputies by example. I ask myself, why did this have to happen? Then I come to the realization that GOD must have needed a good Sheriff in Heaven. Dwight was the greatest dad to his kids, Calvin,Jessica,Wyatt and Jasper. A good husband to Karen, a great cousin to Larry and the very best son and brother to Dwight Sr.,Cathy and Kim. I will cherish all of my memories of the Best Sheriff of Pawnee County ever had. As Christmas comes closer, I seem to be thinking of you more often. I miss and love you lots. MERRY CHRISTMAS Dwight.

Ann Woodrell

December 20, 2005

Sunday was the Bluelight services in OKC.Karen did a great job putting it together and finding the right people to speake and to sing. The OHP had their entire cadet class there and it was great,all those blue light in the night. I wish that more people would come out to the memorial and see just how many family's have gave so much for them. So they can lay there head down at night and have a peacful night sleep. We had one more thanksgiving without you, And your dad ,uncle and Larry went on one more hunting trip without you. We all miss you so much.

Ann Woodrell

December 6, 2005

Hey well today is the blue light ceromony in oklahoma city well i really miss you well later
love and miss you bucnhes courtney!

courtney woodrell

December 4, 2005

It's so sad that it has been over four years since Sheriff Woodrell Jr. was brutally taken but hopefully his family can at least get some closure as a judge as ordered the two career criminal defendants to stand trial in February and May of 2006.

Sheriff Woodrell's career speaks for itself and his family is no doubt proud like the rest of the Oklahoma residents. This was a Sheriff who was out on the front lines enforcing the laws in his county as the citizens elected him to do. I pray for justice because Oklahoma not only lost a great law enforcement officer, but after reading the reflections from his family, Oklahoma lost a great family man as well.

Oklahoma Citizen
Oklahoma Citizen

November 30, 2005

In loving memory of Sheriff Woodrell,
Jr.: This is so sad that he is gone,
leaving a loving widow and 4 sweet
children behind. You were so young
and capable and still had so much
more to offer. Thank you for your
service and your supreme sacrifice.
You are truly missed and thank you
for touching so many lives. You died
just one month after one of our own
deputies, Matt Hertzog Whatcom
County Sheriff eow 9.13.2001

Lynn Kole
Washington State

November 4, 2005

Yesterday, was four years since you were prematurely taken from our lives. Those of us who know anything about you, know that you loved serving and protecting this community. You have left behind a legacy that is sure to have a huge impact on many law enforcement officers and private citizens for years to come. Thank you for your service, and we will never forget your sacrifice.

October 14, 2005

It has been four years since you were brutally murdered. Please know that you are not forgotten. A blue candle is being lit this week in my home in your memory.
Your wife's reflections about you are so touching. Although I know you are with your family in spirit, I so wish you could be physically present in their lives. I pray for their continued strength and comfort and wish the very best for your loving wife and kids.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/06

October 13, 2005

Dwight,

Today it has been four years since you were taking from us all. Sometimes it feels like a life time, then someone will samething about anything and it brings it all rushing,back as if it was that fatefull morning when we got the news that changed our lives for ever. We love and miss you so very much.

Larry,Ann,Clint&Courtney Woodrell

October 13, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved Sheriff Woodrell. He is our hero also.

Chief of Police / Olen M. Young
Wauneta PD Nebraska

October 13, 2005

This is my Shield
I bear it before me into Battle
But it is not mine alone
It Protects my brother on the left
It protects my city
I will never let my brother out of its shadow
Nor my city out of it's shelter
I will die with my shield before me
Facing the enemy.


On this, the 4th Anniversary of the end of your watch, though I never knew you, you my my utmost respect. You gave the ultimate sacrafice that you could give to the citizens of Pawnee County. Though you are gone, you will never be forgotten.

A warrior can lose
But will never be defeated.
A warrior can be beaten
But can never be conquered.
A warrior will die
But will never perish.

Rest in Peace my brother.

Special Agent

October 13, 2005