Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

One year has passed and not a day has gone by that someone has not thought of you. You will never be forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out guarding over the Thin Blue Line. My thoughts are with all of your loved ones today and every day.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 21, 2008

One year ago today I walked into work at 2200hrs like any other nite. Ready to start my shift. Just before 2am - the tragic words of officer down rang out in Commo. Words that no one ever expected to hear. I took the ONE call from the ONLY citizen that called in that nite to report what happened shortly thereafter. I'll never forget. Keith, I'll Never Forget.

Tania Schneider
TPD-Civilian

February 21, 2008

Keith - remembering you and your sacrafice on this first anniversary of our losing you. It seems like it just happened, not that an entire year has passed. We miss you.

Kimberly Dressel-Watson
Cousin

February 20, 2008

Hi there, Keith! Hope everything is going alright up there. We miss you like crazy down here. I have a bracelet w your pic on it that I wear everywhere and everyday. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. The holidays were a bit rough, but, we thought of you often! Tonight it will have been a year and I couldnt help but think about you. You really are missed and loved and I know first-hand that you are up there looking out for all of us... Especially 2 weeks ago when I went right thru a red light not paying attention and didnt get hit! I KNOW you are up there!! And I thank you every time. So keep up the good work! ;) I love you and wish you could be here with us.

Holly
Cousin

February 20, 2008

Hey Keith,
I've been looking at your page on and off for a while recently, it makes me feel better sometimes reading the kind words that others leave. This week has been difficult but Sis as always is so strong. She is looking forward to the vigil on Thursday, so are others. Chase and I have left our little flame(its fake) going every night to remind us of you. Can you believe he will be 13 on Friday? Well, so long for now and keep watch over the pack. Love you and miss you

Erin

February 20, 2008

Keith, can't believe it's been a year, how sad... Was just thinking about you and I guess I wanted you to know.
love/miss you - Mick

TSgt Mickie Newman
sister in law

February 19, 2008

Hi bubba! Well monday we celebrate our second wedding anniversary and thursday we mourn the first anniversary of your death. It make's me sad we all were suppose to grow old with each other. And not long after that comes our angel girl you sent us from heaven. We miss you and still talk and laugh about you so much. They still say with time it gets easier i don't know if i believe that cause my heart still hurts, i look at your picture and still can't believe it's real. They say only the good die young and lord with you they just don't know how true that statement was. I know for your family this week will be difficult and i feel awful for them so stay close and let them know your there:) All my love till next time!

Tori
Friend

February 16, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

February 12, 2008

Hi Keith

Becky Donbrosky
Mother_In_Law

February 7, 2008

Hey Keith,
Hard to believe that it will be a year soon. Celebrated Noah's birthday on Monday night, you must of been close because it was strange... there was fog. He had a great time and I'm sure you watched as he blew out his 5 candles! Your family and friends all miss you tremendously...Sis is so happy about her new job, you would be so proud of her. Keep watching down on all of the officers that fight your fight everyday,a special one for me in particular. Keep close and know that we all think about you everyday. Love you Keith.

Erin
Bestfriend to Sissy

February 7, 2008

Hey Keith I can't believe that you have gone from us for almost a year now. I was looking up an inmate history for a sgt the other day and just happened to scroll down to the arresting officers names and it was you and dave. That was the first time for me in booking that i have come accross that and it was hard to see. But I think that was your way of letting me know that you were still here in booking and watching over all the law enforcement officers that come through those doors. I smiled and chuckled because i started to remember when you and dave would come into booking we all had fun. I miss ya brother......

SPOT

JASON SCHNEIDER
LUCAS COUNTY

February 6, 2008

Keith, I want to thank you for watching over all of us the other night......(Monday) it brought back a lot of memories (all bad)with the fog. I know that we all kept close watch on each other, and will continue to do so. A day does not go by that I don't remember and say a prayer for you. your family; and give thanks when I get back home to mine.

REST EASY MY BROTHER............GOD BLESS

Sgt. Kenneth Bowman
Washington Township PD

February 6, 2008

The year has gone by too fast, yet, there is not a day that passes that you are not remembered. We still pray for your family, friends, and co-workers. Continue to rest in peace our brother.

The Patrol Men and Women of
Sylvania Township PD

February 4, 2008

Hey Keith,

I was just hanging around the house playing with the kids and thought I'd stop by the page to say "Hi". I see Danielle is working at 212 now. Good for her. Anyways.. We all miss you. Keep looking out for us Keith.

Huge

February 2, 2008

I cannot believe that it has been almost a year that you have been gone. I still feel the same way I did on the night I last heard you on the radio. Many things have unfolded over the past year. There have been events honoring you and your memory; also the conviction of your killer. But it is still a sad tragedy playing in our hearts that time has yet to heal.

I still pray every day for you, your family and the department. Keep watching over us.

Kristen Montrie, Dispatcher
Toledo Police Department

January 29, 2008

Happy New Year Keith!
Had a great time with Jeremy and the rest of the bunch, they toasted you a few times. Its hard to believe tht its almost been a year that you have been gone, the last few weeks have been hard on Sis but she is still amazing. I hope this new year brings some peace and happiness to Sis and your friends and family. The guys have you to look at everyday when they come into work and when they leave for home safely. Jeremy brags about the nice wall hanging in the hallway of the office, he talks about you often and I know he misses you, his mentor: his friend. You are gone but never far from anyone's heart, boy have I learned that. Keep them safe, miss you as always.

Erin
Bestfriend to Sis

January 2, 2008

Hello Keith,

I thought I'd take a moment to just let you know that each and every day I walk into the downtown district station, I am reminded of you. The events of the day we lost you stay fresh in my mind. The emptiness this department has encountered is tremendous, but if it taught us anything, it taught us to realize our own mortaility. Before Feb 21, the notion that this could happen to one of ours was always there, but seemed improbable. Now I am reminded that this danger is ever-present and no matter how much training, equipment and tactics we use, it can happen to the best of us, and IT DID. My grandmother told me once before, "From the day you are born, you start dying and every day after that is a blessing." I am sure I speak for all of us here at T.P.D when I say MERRY XMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We love you and we miss you tremendously.
Dre'

Det. Andre' Cowell
TPD, Co-worker

December 30, 2007

Keith,This was a very sad christmas without you this year.We were at Julies christmas eve and it did not feel right atall.I could still see you on the floor and playing with Sydney and Noah.I had to get out of the frontroom.The family has not been the same since that horrible morning.Dave and I took a christmas weath to you I hope you liked it.I hope your mom and dad was ok.If dave and I are still hurting over the loss of you and cant imagine how your parents are feeling.Danielle will be ok,she still talkes to Sydney and Noah about you.They will never forget you.I can see that danielle will see to it.Well I better be going .We will visit you soon and Merry Christmas Keith.

Becky
Mother-In-Law

December 26, 2007

Merry Christmas Keith,

I was inclined to write to you because Sissy left such nice words in her last entry. I have really tried to be there for her and be the bestfriend that she's known for close to 27 years. She called the other day crying because she was making your dad's favorite dish for a Christmas party, I didn't really know what to say for once...because this time is so hard for her and the rest of your friends and family. So, I called Jeremy and asked him to call her and he knew exactly what to say (like always). I've met so many of your boys Keith and they are so great, your family is so taken care of by all of them. Some of the guys came over to the house and Santa brought toys for Noah and Syd, they guys sat and put them together. It took them a while and it was so funny watching them put together two big wheels, I'm sure you were laughing so hard! That is a small example of the kindness that I have seen for the last year and it is so wonderful. Sis gave me the nicest gift for Christmas and told me that it was for more then just Christmas, that is was for all of the times that I have spent being there for her, all I could do was cry... because its not something that I think about doing I just do it because she is like my sister. I promised you the last time I looked at you that I would take care of your family and I also promised your mom. I still plan on keeping that promise, I miss you Keith and I talk about you and think about you often. Keep watchng down on your boys and keep them all safe. Love you and miss you. P.S. Thanks for bringing such a wonderful man into my life, its because of you that I have found happiness. (Sis had a hand in it, too!)

Erin
Bestfriend of Sissy

December 26, 2007

Merry Christmas, Keith - your first in Heaven. While you are in an amazing place, we are all sad and wish you were here with us. The first anniversary of your leaving is quickly approaching - know that we miss you so much. We didn't make the Dressel family gathering (because of my 7-month pregnant condition not making it wonderful for us to travel), but I know you were there looking over everyone and enjoying the laughter and love that was there. Please be with Danielle, the kids, your folks and Jen and Neil during this really rough time. We miss and love you very much.

Kimberly Dressel-Watson
Sad Cousin

December 26, 2007

To Danielle and the kids, Mr and Mrs Dressel and family - we want you to know that we are always thinking of you and keeping you all in our prayers. Especially now when your family needs it the most. Please know that Keith will never be forgotten in our family.

Tania and Jason Schneider
Tpd/LCSO

December 25, 2007

Keith, Merry Christmas. We all miss you and are thinking of you and your family everyday. This time of the year is going to be real tough for Danielle, Noah, and Sydney...I just want to let you know that we will be here for them whenever they need us. Thank you for keeping all of us safe at work and we know we can count on you to look over us everyday. God bless you!!!

Kelli
Toledo Police sister

December 25, 2007

Hi Bubba it's Christmas and i wanted to type and tell you ..you will be thought of throughout this holiday season! We miss you and love you ! And thanks for blessing us with our soon to be baby girl! I can't wait to tell her all the story's about you and her daddy...even thought i will have to edit most of them :) All our love forever!

Tori
Friend

December 23, 2007

I always come back to this site to ck on the family. My heart, thoughts and prayers to your wife and children. God Bless you all.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

December 22, 2007

Keith,
I am making your dad's favorite ham roll-ups for the Haussmann Christmas party tonight. I am having such a hard time because this isn't right. Christmas is a few days away and im hating it this year. I have so many reasons to be grateful, I have great friends and family and they have all offered me to come be with with them, but it doesn't take away from the fact you are gone. I just hope you are up there watching the kids because I know they are sad without you and more then ever they have been talking about you wishing you were still here. I miss you Keith.

Danielle
Wife

December 21, 2007