Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Detective Keith Dressel,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own, Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life last year in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum; a keeper of the ODMP light. That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here.

This "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one.

Detective Keith Dressel, God Bless you. You are a hero. As we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are Family.” No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one; not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in His Divine peace. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers, peace and love beyond all understanding. I honor you today. You will NEVER be forgotten.
** May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. **

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale Private Citizen-Hawaii
Kahu La`a Kea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

February 23, 2007

i dont know you but i live in deshler ohio and i want to send my condolences to your family all officers are angles at heart there out there to keep us safe and to do the best they can and i just want to say we miss you and keep smiling cause you did your best

February 23, 2007

I had the pleasure of meeting Keith on a few occasions and was always impressed with the man, not just the officer. Keithe was genuine, quick with a smile and just a plain good guy. It saddens me that this situation had to happen, and he will be dearly missed. I hope his family realizes, some day, that the sacrifice they now face is one that is and will always be appreciated by residences of this city, whether directly or indirectly. Toledo lost a fine officer, as well as one hell of a man!

DeAnn Toth, civilian
family of two TPD officers

February 23, 2007

We pause to mourn the death of Detective Dressel and honor his memory. Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathies, go out to his family, friends, and all the members of his department.


May God comfort each of you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL

February 23, 2007

Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Detective Dressel in this terrible tragedy, on behalf of the entire membership of the Wayne County Detectives Association (representing police detectives from all of the jurisdictions of Wayne County, Michigan). God bless you and yours!

Charlie Newsome, President
Wayne County Detectives Association

February 23, 2007

Keith,

You have given the ultimate scrifice for other people. You are truely a hero. And you will recieve your ultimate gift in heavan.

Thanks

Ron Jurski
Friend of Many Law officers

February 23, 2007

Det. Dressel you are indeed one of the bravest of the brave, you're sacrifice for our community will not be forgotten. The thoughts and prayers of my family shall be with you and you're family always.

Rest in peace my brother, please somehow know that you're courage and dedication has, and will inspire all of us as we continue to serve with dedication, courage, and dignity as a tribute to you're memory.
May God Bless you always.

Sgt.Kenneth Bowman
Washington Township PD

February 23, 2007

You will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always.

Deputy Jason Schneider
Lucas County Sheriff's Office

February 23, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

February 23, 2007

Speaking for all members of the Toledo Neighborhood Block Watch Program and its leadership, I wish to express the deepest grief at the loss of Officer Keith Dressel in the line of duty, and offer sincerest sympathies to his family, and his wife and the two children he leaves behind.

The Block Watch family looks upon Police Officers as heroes and as members of our family. Today we have lost a hero and a family member in a tragic act of senseless violence. In the twenty-five year history of the Block Watch Program in Toledo we have never experienced such a day, and it is a sad one indeed.

All Block Watch members citywide pledge their support to the family of Officer Dressel and to his colleagues and our partners, the Officers of the Toledo Police Department.



Michael Dearth, Chairman
Toledo Neighborhood Block Watch Program

Michael Dearth, Chairman
Toledo Neighborhood Block Watch Board

February 23, 2007

God bless your wife and kids during this painful time, and in the years ahead.

Detective Angela Stewart
Los Angeles Police Department

February 23, 2007

Keith, I had the pleasure working with you on a few matters, I have seen some of the stuff you have been through and I never thought for a day that I could do the job better than you. You were a natural thus this was the reason why you had the rank that you did. Your job ended sooner than we all thought, believe me when I say you fought many many battles and overcame lots of issues. So MONDAY is going to be your day brother. Bedford Township, Whiteford Township, Lucas County is going to be pulling all the stops, because your love and your efforts affects us. Trust me when I know your Wife and your children will be in the thoughts of the ENTIRE LEO Community from Toledo, to Monroe County and the surrounding states. I know TPD will PICK UP where you left off and they will do what they have to. Chief Navarre is one hell of a guy and if he has trouble getting those words out, you know for a fact he is distressed. Thats a Chief with a Heart, and Im so proud that you had a Chief like him to work for. You left your prints on the TPD and believe me those prints will be forever felt by the department forever.

SGT M RAY
SVMC (RETIRED)

February 23, 2007

May our Lord grant you a special place in his heavenly kingdom. May your family know his comforting hand during this time of sorrow. Good Saint Michael protect those of us in Law Enforcement and our famalies as we protect the citizens of our respective communities.
God Bless you.

Lt. Anthony Pfeifer
Clinton Township Police Department, Columbus, OH

February 23, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Det. Dressel. Stick together TPD. A true warrior !

Ptl Jim Marquis/FOP President FOP#1 Ohio
Steubenville Oh. PD #55

February 23, 2007

May God Bless you and your family. Detective Dressel was a true HERO. In time, your pain will ease and with memories his love will forever be there with you.

Dawn
Toledo Citizen

February 23, 2007

May God Bless you and your family during this time and forever. Keith was a Hero. Time will heal your pain and memories will carry his love.

February 23, 2007

I would like to extend my deepest heartfelt sympathy to Det. Dressel's wife and children; to the parents and family members. Please know that God is knows your pain and every tear shed. And the Holy Spirit is the "Great Comforter." With His arms open wide, Almighty God comfort you all know and forever more.

Rachelle Olaridge
Toledo Citizen

February 23, 2007

Im Just like everyone else in Toledo, I was touched to see someone loose there life to something so senceless ,knowing that we have people like Keith to protect and serve us in the Toledo area .My family is praying for your family .

Mark ...
Toledo Citizen.

February 23, 2007

Rest easy Det. Dressel, my prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to your wife, two children, and the brothers and sister at TPD.

Corrections Officer Sean Romstadt
Monroe County Sheriffs Office Monroe, MI

February 23, 2007

God bless Detective Dressel and his family. Thank you, sir for the ultimate sacrifice you made in making our world a safer place. You are a hero. Because of you, maybe changes will take place in how certain offenders are paroled, etc. I pray your death is not in vain. May you rest in peace, dear sir.

Barbara Distel
citizen

February 23, 2007

A thin blue line is all that stands between our civilized society and total anarchy. Most of the time we are able to go anywhere at any time and be confident that we are safe. We should never take for granted that the dedication and bravery of men like Keith Dressel provides that safety and freedom to us. Words are inadequate at a time like this, but I hope that the heartfelt gratitude of the people of this city for officer Dressel’s sacrifice offers some small measure of comfort to his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

George Magill, M.D.
Emergency Room physician

February 23, 2007

It saddens me to see another officer fall. Detective Dressel, thank you for your service and may you rest in peace.

Pvt. Leary
United States Park Police

February 23, 2007

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9). You are a true Hero. Your efforts, dedication, courage and your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Toledo are appreciated and will never be forgotten.
God speed and Rest in peace.

Lieutenant Joseph P. Scroggs Jr.
Lucas County Sheriff;s Office

February 23, 2007

So often, most people take for granted the men and women that protect and serve our communities. Not only in the face of tragedy, but every day... we should reflect and say Thank You to our Law enforcement departments who literally give their lives as they make our "world" a safer place.

Detective Dressel made the ultimate sacrifice. It's not how he died that makes him a hero... it's how he lived.

Beth
Sister of a fallen Officer

February 23, 2007

To the Family of Det. Dressel:

The prayers and thoughts from the Muskegon Police Department go out to your family, both home and work.

I grew up in Milan, MI which is about 1/2 hour from the border of Michigan and Ohio. I did have the pleasure of travelling to Toledo many times as I was growing up and enjoyed my times there. Every time I read this website it saddens me to read about another brother or sister who have died in the line of duty. It reminds me every day to do the best I can as a Police Officer.

To Det. Dressel, I say this...."Go rest high on that Mountain your work here on earth is done". To his wife and children, my prayers are for you both now and in the future. May you know the peace that only God can give you.

Rest in peace my brother, we have the watch from here!

Ofc Mike Lamsma

Ofc Mike Lamsma
Muskegon PD, Michigan

February 23, 2007