Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympathy goes out to your wife, son, daughter, grandchildren, fellow brother and sister officers, entire department, and to the citizens you so proudly served. The ultimate sacrifice given! I know the angels have taken you far up into the heavens above, where as God has you 10-4 in his care, forever more. "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life."Peace be with you, and God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

July 19, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Karl Strohsal as well as to the Longwood Police Department. Rest in peace Sergeant Strohsal, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

July 19, 2007

A good and decent man has left us to carry on for him. Now the Sergeant walks those streets of gold! Sergeant Strohsal, you won't be forgotten. Your mission will be carried on by those you have left behind.

May God be with the family of this fine man, now and forever.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

July 19, 2007

All of Boston mourns your loss! Thank you for your brave service. You will be missed!

PO MICHAEL CONNOLLY
Boston Police Department

July 19, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Sgt Strohsal, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

July 19, 2007

May God be with you and your family, today and the days that follow,with his grace and love the Lord will comfort you.Sergeart Karl, thank you for the service and example you leave with your follow officers,, because of you they have had the example of a fine officer, and our city was blessed. Jewel Coppola

Mrs. Jewel Coppola
Mother of an officer

July 19, 2007

May the light of the lord shine down upon your family as you grieve your loved one. May he also give you strength to face the days and weeks ahead with courage. Words cannot express what deep sadness I and my family feel for yours at this time. Please know that Sergeant Strohsal was a TRUE hero among men. May he rest in peace.

Jennifer M. Mooney
Sister of DFC Hilrey Mayo EOW 6/9/07

July 18, 2007

Rest in peace Sgt Strohsal, thank you for serving. To the family of Sgt Strohsal, you will be in my family's prayers .

Deputy John Latour
JPSO Traffic Division M/C LA

July 18, 2007

Today we said goodbye to a hero, this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, mo

July 18, 2007

Rest in peace Sgt. Strohsal. Thank you for your service.

Detective III
Los Angeles Police Department

July 18, 2007

Another brother is called home. May God hold your family and fellow officers in his loving arms and grant them comfort in this time of sorrow.

Tim Jones Patrol
Chandler, Texas Police

July 18, 2007

You lived a hero's life. You are one of the few that gave life to others. You will not be forgotten. Thank you for being there for the rest of us. God Bless!

July 18, 2007

We here at the West Palm Beach Police Department share in your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are also with his family.

Chief D. Bush
West Palm Beach Police

July 18, 2007

God bless & R.I.P

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

July 18, 2007

Rest In Peace fellow brother. Thank you for your serving, and keeping safe, the area of FL that my wife's uncle lives. My condolences to your family, fellow officers of the Longwood PD and your former brothers in the NYPD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

July 17, 2007

Thank you for your many years of making the streets safer. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Inv. B. Henderson
Volusia County Sheriff's Office

July 17, 2007

Karl was my next door neighbor when he lived on Long Island with his great family. I was only about 12 years old when the Strohsal Family moved in but I can still remember all of the parties we had together and how hard Karl would make me laugh (I still remember some of his jokes and stories). Everyone adored Karl, he was an all around great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Pam
friend

July 17, 2007

WE MORN THE LOSS OF OUR FRIEND AND ASSOCIATE KARL STROHSAL.
THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA FOP PIPES AND DRUMS DEDICATE OUR SONG "HIGH ROAD" TO SGT. STROHSAL.

MAY THE ROADS RISE UP TO MEET YOU!!

DENNIS JAMES HIGGINS

DENNIS JAMES HIGGINS
RET. NEW YORK MTA POLICE

July 17, 2007

Sergeant Strohsal,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep Paul Sperandeo Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept, LA

July 17, 2007

Iworked with Karl in Jamaica NY prior to his working in Florida, He was an excellent police officer and was always available to offer his assistance. My deepest condolences go to his fellow officers and his family.

Police Officer-retirerd Marc R Catok
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Dept

July 17, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family at this time! I am very sorry for your lost!


Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.

Angela Carrillo
Kenner Police Young Exployer

July 17, 2007

The Slidell Police Department
wishes to extend its
special thoughts and
heartfelt prayers
in your time of sorrow.

Alayna Wilcox
Slidell Police Department

July 17, 2007

God Speed Brother

Tina/ Reserve Deputy
ACSO, SC

July 17, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

July 17, 2007

Karl was a good friend and fuuny. I still remember teasing him about his spelling, his pony tail (he was so very proud of it) I know that it took his wife some convencing to have it cut just a few inches.
I have lost a Good Friend, but most of all we have lost a great Officer, Husband, Father, GreandFather, and Special Friend.
He will never be Forgotten.

Elisa Hunt

Elisa Hunt
Friend

July 17, 2007