Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We went to St. Francis de Sales HS Memorial Mass for Alumni and staff today. Father O gave a very thoughtful Homily. When Jen, Canyon, Riley, Neil, Dad and I went out to our cars, something wonderful happened. Dad and I were parked between Jen and Neil's cars. When I put the key in and turned it, one of the songs that you wanted played at your funeral came on the radio. Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Izzy does not come on the radio very often. When it does it is just before we go to something for you or after it is over. Wow, Keith. Thank you for sending us this message. It means a lot to us. Please keep sending them because we are very atuned. Oh, yes, we were playing the radio so loud in the parking lot so Jen and Neil could hear it. It was so cool. And who would have guessed that the two old people would be the ones with the loud radio?

Larraine Dressel
Mother

November 2, 2014

Missing you like crazy. So many things lately have brought you to mind. We keep getting the signs from you that you are near, but just wish that we really had you alive here. Miss you like crazy.

Larraine Dressel
Mother

October 25, 2014

Just haven't stopped in lately ...but you have been on my mind and wanted to tell you....we still miss you like crazy! Keep looking out for our family in blue!

Forever Friend

July 17, 2014

Love and Miss you Keith. You are on My & Moms minds everyday.
Tomorrow is another annual Citizenship Award that is given in your name to a deserving student at school. Mom always gets teary eyed when she gets up to present it, and my eyes are teary right now thinking of you. Everyone misses you so much.

Mike Dressel
Dad

June 12, 2014

Keith, Thought of you yesterday as I do every day. Sang a little happy birthday and know you were smiling. Lots of The Cure played on Pandora yesterday. Feels like heaven came in and I smiled. Know that we love you and miss you! Happy birthday Keith! Love you!

Jen
Your big sister

March 29, 2014

Today is your birthday. We miss you so much Keith.
When you were born, you had long and very dark hair. Lots of hair in fact. The nurses parted it in the middle and you looked ......so funny. You were such a good baby. We could put you in the playpen while I was busy cleaning, folding laundry etc. You played and smiled at us. Very seldom did you cry. You were always so happy. Love you so much. Mom

Larraine Dressel
Mother

March 28, 2014

I'm sitting here in another country far away from family and I just can't help but cry. Uncle Keith I am doing everything I can to stay strong because I know you wouldn't want us to weap or be in sorrow but it's truly not the same without you around. Everything is different. The laughs are not as loud, The smiles not as big and the splashes not as wavey as they were when you were here. However together as a family we are staying strong and most of all never forgetting the sacrafices that are made not only by brothers and sisters in blue but also the families as well. Uncle Keith we all love and miss you so much. There are no words to describe how much...Much love from Turkey from your Airman

A1C Erika Luna, United States Air Force
Niece

February 21, 2014

Well, here we are another anniversary year and it still hurts as bad as in the beginning. I miss you and love you and wish you were here. You will always be my little brother.

Jen Raburn
Sister

February 20, 2014

Keith it's another year and my thoughts are still as strong as ever for you. The recent TFD tragedy brought back the tears of the fateful night. I know you are taking care of both of them now. Keep looking out for all of us and I will never forget you. Love ya brother

Nooner
TPD

February 19, 2014

We are having the Third Annual Keith Dressel Memorial Blood Drive this next week. It has been a hard couple of weeks. Two firefighters were killed in the line of duty. It brought back so many memories, especially with it being so close to the date of your death. We miss you so much. You now have 8 candy canes hanging in the kitchen from 2-21-07 to 12-25-13. It is so hard to believe that it will be 8 years this next Friday, and it still feels like yesterday. Love you kiddo. Mom.

Larraine Dressel
Mother

February 15, 2014

Well, seeing the two Fire Fighters that were killed in the line of duty has brought alot of memories back. Really missing you, Had a great time with Noah on his Birthday outing with Don and Dad. You can tell Noah is really happy with him, I haven't seen a smile on his face in a long time like that. Luv ya

Neil
brother

February 3, 2014

To my dear sweet angel in heaven today is another heart breaking day for our city ...Please look out for the 2 new fire fighters who are joining you in heaven:(

Friend

January 26, 2014

Merry Christmas in Heaven Bubba ! Miss you and not a day goes by that you don't cross my mind!

Forever Friend

December 24, 2013

Was looking at FB today and saw we lost another hero yesterday. It made me think that its been too long since I stopped by to leave a reflection. You and your family are always on my mind. Keep looking out for us brother.

Huge
NPD

December 11, 2013

Another Thanksgiving without you. We were all together excet Erika is in Turkey. We know that you are watching out for her. Sydney was with her dad too. Jen, Mike, Canyon, Riley, Neil, Janie, and Nicole were here for dinner. Danielle, Don, and your beautiful son, Noah came later. Keith, thank you for choosing Don to help raise Noah and be a wonderful step father for him. I know that you had your hand in picking Don to be a father figure for Noah. Thank you. Wise choice. Love you forever. Mom

Larraine Dressel
Keith's Mother

November 30, 2013

Just stopped in to say hello and tell you I miss you!

Friend

October 28, 2013

Execute cop killers.

Officer R. Smith
Dearborn PD (Michigan)

July 24, 2013

Keith, tomorrow is the motorcycle ride. There will be many there to remember you and Office Miscannon. You are so loved by so many, and we will never forget. Love ya.

mom
mother

July 12, 2013

You have been on my mind alot ....I just told a story about you at work tonight...and of course the stories always bring a smile to my face:) You were one of a kind my friend. Guess i just wanted to drop in and say hi and let you know that i was thinking about you and miss you :(

Forever Friend

July 3, 2013

We responded to an accident on I-475 yesterday and Danielle had stopped to see if everyone was ok. After she left two TPD officers responded. One was what I refer to as a shiny new penny. Fresh faced and eager. Untarnished from the realities of what we see every day we go to work. This incident struck me about how far we have all come and the trials and tribulations that we encounter along the way. Danielle is in a good place. Confident and happy. I thought you would like to know.

Your partner is doing well although he still struggles with why bad things happen to the "good guys". He rarely goes to that dark place he would go to in the year after your death but once in a while... It's hard not to. Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know. He's doing well. A little tarnished but still out there fighting the good fight that the two of you used to fight together. There have been a couple of close calls and I want to thank you. Keep up the good work up there and keep him safe. You and your family are always in our prayers

Anonymous

May 3, 2013

It has been 3 years since I last visited your site. However, every year on Feb 21, I thank you for your service and say a prayer for your family, friends and fellow officers. I did not know you personally, but my husband is one of your fellow TPD officers. Every once in a while I will see something that reminds me of you (blood drive, banner at the station, etc) and I silently thank you for your bravery and courage while you were out on the streets of Toledo. Keep looking down on your TPD family and keep them safe.

Anonymous

April 12, 2013

Happy Birthday in Heaven. Mom and Dad

Larraine Dressel
mother

March 28, 2013

Keith---you are always in our thoughts and will forever be in our hearts.

KP

February 21, 2013

Here we are gain Big Fella....Know that you are ALWAYS in our HEARTS and PRAYERS......Keep an eye on us and keep us safe !!!

Lumpy

February 20, 2013

I cannot believe it will be 6 years...it truly feels like it was yesterday ...I don't think that a day passes that i don't think of you! Please know that you are missed and loved and thought of often!

Forever Friend

February 19, 2013