Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective Keith Dressel

Toledo Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, February 21, 2007

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Reflections for Detective Keith Dressel

Our hearts and prayers go out to this brave man who gave his life to protect the people of the city of Toledo. We sometimes forget the sacrifices that the police go through everyday.


Thankful Citizen

February 21, 2007

For all the good that you remember he did, KNOW he has impacted many many more.


citizen

February 21, 2007

My heart goes out to Detective Dressel's wife, children,parents & other family and friends. My father is a retired Toledo police officer who worked in vice and homicide for 30 years. Your tragedy struck very close to home. Detective Dressel gave the ultimate sacrifice in his oath as a police officer and should be considered a hero. My thoughts & prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.

Lisa Roberts-Switala
Citizen of Toledo

February 21, 2007

i am the sister of a TPD officer and I am terrified everytime my brother goes out on the job. He knew Keith very well. Our prayers go out to the whole entire family and the TPD that they will ban together during this horrible tragedy and somehow get through this as a family.

February 21, 2007

You have been called on the same day as our Brian Coleman...May you both be in God's hands now and enjoying all heaven has to offer you....Keep a watch on our backs brother...You will never be forgotten!!

Cpl. Whitstine
Alexandria, La P.D.

February 21, 2007

Det Keith Dressel

Go rest in peace brother, for your job here is done.
HEROS IN LIFE, NOT DEATH

Detective Constable Simon Moussa
Ontario Provicial Police

February 21, 2007

Detective Dressel Rest in Peace....

Chief Tim Sampey
Byron, MI

February 21, 2007

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

February 21, 2007

Let us all be united in our collective grief and endeavor to keep Keith's memory alive in our hearts and minds. Sadly, this senseless tragedy must remind us to be ever vigilant and united in our mission as police officers, and to back each other up on calls to ensure that our family in blue will never have to lay to rest another hero.

Danielle, my heart breaks for you and your children. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

"Greater love hath no man than this, than a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

Detective Sandy Miller
Toledo Police Department

February 21, 2007

Keith, your memory will live on in all of us and we will never forget your service to our community. Our hearts are breaking for you and your family. You will be in our prayers.

Kim K
A Friend

February 21, 2007

Keith’s sense of humor, friendship, and professional wisdom will be sorely missed! Keith has touched many lives, and his sacrifice will not go by unnoticed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and the officers of the Toledo Police Department.

Deputy Sheriff Robert Chromik Jr.
Lucas County Sheriff's Office

February 21, 2007

To Detective Dressel's family;

I am so sorry for your loss. I am from Toledo, and my brother, Bryan Hurst, was shot and killed in Columbus. My heart goes out to all of you.

"It's not how they died that made them Heros, it's how they lived."


Sister of a fallen officer

February 21, 2007

My heart and prayers are with Detective Dressel's wife, his children, family, friends and coworkers. May God be with you all and guide you through these troubled times. May Detective Dressel's young children grow up to know that their daddy is a true HERO who will not be forgotten. God bless you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

February 21, 2007

My heart goes out to your family for such a tragic loss. Thank you for your dedication to the department and keeping the community safe. You are truly a hero and will be greatly missed by all.

Mel
Wife of Police Officer

February 21, 2007

Your famly and friends are in my thoughts and prayers at this terrible time. Thank you for serving and protecting, Sir. Rest in peace...

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04

February 21, 2007

Another young thug kills again. This time it's a cop. When we will stand up and fight? Rest in peace brother.

February 21, 2007

Rest In Peace Sir

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

February 21, 2007

As a citizen, I am truly saddened by your loss. I offer Mr. Dressel`s family my deepest condolences.
You swore to honor, protect, and serve and you have made the ultimate sacrifice. May God always be with you Keith Dressel and your family at this time and always.
I will always keep you and your family in my prayers.

Debi Binkley
Citizen

February 21, 2007

We are all going to miss you my brother you are good officer husband and father. Wish God bless you and you'r family...Gone but never forgotten.

Ofc. Jerome Arnold
Toledo Lucas County Port Authority

February 21, 2007

God Bless the Family and friends of Officer Dressel. My son was killed on Duty 7/10/2000. I know the terrible feeling. You have my preyers and blessing. Officer Kenny Hetrick

Patrolman Kenny Hetrick
Walbridge Police Dept Ohio

February 21, 2007

As I heard the news of this senseless murder, my one thought was to flash back to 9/11/01...but this time it targeted my city...that feeling of numb returned. God bless you Detective, He has returned you home to watch over your family and Brothers. Your time here on earth was far too short, but we know that your spirit and memory will live on forever. God Bless the Dressel family.....may the Lord bless you in this time of sorrow.

CB... Toledo resident
Toledo, OH resident

February 21, 2007

Rest in peace Brother. May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

February 21, 2007

Thank you, Detective Dressel, for your service to the citizens of Ohio and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

February 21, 2007

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

February 21, 2007

As I have just been informed of your death by my department email; I'm currently leaving for your city you sworn to protect. I'am hurt inside that you had to make the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your SERVICE, DEDICATION, AND COURAGE. You are a hero that this world has lost. May GOD give your family strength to one day overcome this tragedy.
"It's not how these Officers died that made them heros. It's how they LIVED."

Ofc. Siniscalchi
Portsmouth Police Dept. VA

February 21, 2007

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