Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God give you rest, and your family comfort in this time of sorrow. Thank you for your sacrifice, you were appreciated by all the lives you touched with your service.

Officer George Curtis
State of Washington

July 17, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

Officer Dwight Rackley
Louisville Metro Police, Louisville, KY

July 17, 2007

WHEN ONE OF OUR FAMILY SUFFERS,WE ALL SUFFER. AS WE TAKE A MOMENT OT MOURN THE DEATH OF SGT. KARL STROHSAL AND HONOR HIS MEMORY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND DEEPEST SYMPHTIES GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY,FRIENDS AND ALL MEMBERS OF HIS DEPT. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU IN A MIGHTY WAY AND KEEP US SAFE.

R/CAPT.WAYNE BLANKINCHIP
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE,JAX.FL.

July 17, 2007

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Sergeant Strohsal -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Sergeant Strohsal -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

July 17, 2007

My condolences to the Strohsal family, relatives, community and Law Enforcement Family. May God be with you and shine his everlasting light upon you as you deal with this tragedy. I wish I had the opportunity to meet Sgt. Strohsal. Although his 32 years of service and commitment speaks for itself, I can see from his picture that he exemplified all the characteristics of a good man, son, father, husband and leader. Rest in Peace Sarge.

Sgt. Craig Brandon
Punta Gorda P.D.-Florida

July 17, 2007

How terrible - all because someone wasn't paying attention!

Sgt. Strohsal, thank you for your service. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten.

Michelle - wife of retired LEO

July 17, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and the fellow officers, We have family in Longwood Florida and I know the community is grieving as well
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (retired 911)
Oconomowoc Wisconsn

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

July 17, 2007

May god bless you and keep you. My prayers are with you, your family, and your agency in this difficult time. You will not be forgotten.

Communications Officer
Floyd County Sheriff's Department, IN

July 17, 2007

May god bless your family with peace and comfort in the wake of this tragedy...Thank you for your service and your dedication.

July 17, 2007

Karl was a good friend and a great cop. He will be missed by many on and off the job, as will the times that we shared working together in N.Y. May god speed be with you, Karl. You will never be forgotten.

P.O. DOUGLAS KRUT
LIRRPD/MTAPD RETIRED

July 16, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss and may God wrap you in His love and strength. You will never be forgotten! We will keep you in our prayers.

Tammy Persin
Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer
PFC Brian Thomas Gleason 8/9/2000

July 16, 2007

Rest in Peace Sergeant Karl Strohsal.. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.. You are a true hero thank you...

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

July 16, 2007

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten, may you rest in peace.

Tfc. Christopher Black
Maryland State Police

July 16, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Strohsal family and the Longwood Police Department. My brother in blue, you will be missed by all.

Det. Brad Heugel
Grand Rapids Police Dept. MI

July 16, 2007

Your career in law enforcement was 32 years....not long enough. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and fellow officers. Rest in peace Sir.

Officer Brandyn Heugel
Walker Police Dept Michigan

July 16, 2007

My heart is broken to hear of this. My thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Strohsal's family, as well as his Law Enforcement family.

Deputy
Douglas C ounty Sheriff's Office (GA)

July 16, 2007

Sgt. Strohsal,

My husband, Lake County Deputy Wayne Koester, was killed on February 9, 2005. As God's eyes fell upon Wayne, they to, have fallen upon you, for He has chosen another beautiful, strong and brave soul to guard his kingdom. As Wayne continues to guide us, may you keep a gentle hand on your family and give them the strength they need to get through the tough road ahead.

Mrs. Strohsal and family,

I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I too have walked the path that has been chosen for you. As you are experiencing it now and in the future, it is sometimes a rough path. At times it will seem like it is full of many hills to climb and rocks to stumble upon. But, you can make it. Your friends, extended family in law enforcement and your community will always be there to lend a hand when that hill gets a little too steep. I had a hard time accepting help or a shoulder from others, especially in the beginning. Then one day it dawned on me. They truly want to help, or shall I say they NEED to help. Maybe it’s something they need to do for their fallen brother’s family, because after all, you are their family too. We all are, the second our spouses put on that badge. We become a part of the biggest family in the world. When one of us falls, we all feel it.

I was given two pieces of advice once: Take everything one step at a time. One step became two, and two became four. The other is to BREATHE! That's the only advice I can give to you is to take it one step at a time and breathe. I wish I could find a way to cure grief or the pain that comes with losing a husband.

This site has become a comfort to me as well. It is not meant to cause painful memories but to honor our husbands for their bravery. When I read the thoughts everyone leaves, I know he was loved and respected by everyone he had met. It also lets others know what a wonderful law enforcement officer, husband and friend he was. I know your husband shares the same qualities as mine. I know that if given another chance, they would do the same job again and again. A job the likes so few are brave enough or have the courage enough to do. They are a special breed of men and there are very few like them. I feel honored to have shared a part of my husband’s life, a life of a true hero in every sense of the word.

Always remember how much he loves you. Don't be afraid to call on your family and friends when you just don't fell like getting out of bed. That is where your support comes from. You and the children will find your strength in each other and in the love you all shared together. Always remember, he is in your heart whenever you need to talk to him.



I'M THERE INSIDE YOUR HEART


Right now I'm in a different place,
And though we seem apart,
I'm closer than I ever was...
I'm there inside your heart.

I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright,
I'm there to share the sunsets, too...
I'm with you every night.

I'm with you when the times are good
To share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should start to fall...
I'll still be there for you.

And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me...
Forever in my heart.

Volusia Co. Deputy Ashley Koester
Widow of Lake Co. Deputy Wayne Koester EOE 02-09-05

July 16, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss.
Susie Cross
Barling, AR

Susie Cross
sister of police officer

July 16, 2007

Our deepest sympathy goes out to both the personal and law enforcement family of Sgt. Strohsal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Officer Laurie-Ann Federico
Saint Augustine Beach Police Department

July 16, 2007

My GOD be with you and your family, may HE bless you and use you as one of his officers in heaven. My heart goes out to you and your family... GOD BLESS...

Retired New York City Detective
Cape Coral PD

July 16, 2007

May you Rest in Peace Sir.............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

July 16, 2007

Sarge, Thanks for your years of service. Look down on us from time to time. Rest in Peace now my brother. GOD BLESS

Sgt.Kenneth Bowman
Washington Township PD (Toledo,Ohio)

July 16, 2007

Karl was the greatest! He was a wonderful friend to me and to all those who knew him.

Sgt. Richard Griffin
Longwood Police Department

July 16, 2007

May the perpetual light shine upon you, sir.

DEPUTY
IOWA

July 16, 2007

Policeman's 23rd Psalm


The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Ret. Deputy
St. Tammany S.O. (Louisiana)

July 16, 2007