Frederick Thomas Goebel

(Donated to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario )

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - Cancer Centre)

(Donated to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario )

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - Cancer Centre)

(Donated to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario )

Susan, I just heard about your father's passing. I wish to express my sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Louis

I would like someone to contact me in regards to Paul. I am his first born son, Rick's wife! Rick was not informed of Paul's death nor His Uncle Fred's. PLEASE contact me at 905-352-3987.

Many times Carol and myself talked about the cruise that Fred and Joan sailed with us as table mates. With both Fred and myself having emergency service backgrounds, a mutual bond was immediately struck. There were times at the table where Carol and Joan had to stike up their own conversation as "us guys" became engaged in old war stories. Such a short period of time to enjoy two peoples friendship. Now Carol and I have to endure the regret that we were never able to make time tables match where we could enjoy more time with Fred and Joan. Joan, our hearts are with you and you know you always have a place at our table. Paul/Carol

Joan and family, I was very sorry to hear about the loss of Fred. I was very fond of Fred and his dedication to the London Police Service. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Susan, Emma, Joan and family. Our sincerest sympathies, our thoughts are with you all.

Al, Tami and I just wanted to express our sympathies to you, Tara and family and regret not being able to support you as you showed your support for me at my time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today.

Al, My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. I have read the online condolences and am not surprised to see what respect and admiration your father has received. It seems you have inherited some of these great qualities yourself. I wish you strength during this very difficult time and encourage you to cherish all the great memories you have. We will be thinking of you and your family.

Our sincerest sympathy to Susan and family. What a blessing that "Grandpa" got to meet little Emma before his passing. Our thoughts are with you.

Alan, please accept my condolences to you and your family in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Al, Tara and family: Please accept my deepest condolences in this difficult time. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Nathan

Aunt Joan And Family My sincerest sympanthy goes out to you and all those closest to Fred.

Dear Susan and Emma. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Susan...wishing you and your whole family strength and comfort at this time. We are all so sorry for your loss.

Susan: We are all thinking about you, Emma and all the rest of your family. I am glad I had the chance to meet your Dad at Emma's birth. Robin

Sorry for the loss of a fine man...dedicated police officer. I personally thought Fred was a great guy with an awesome sense of humour. When I worked in the same office as the Crime Analysts, Fred would come in every morning to see what was happening on the streets of London...of course we all knew that he already knew the answers before he asked any questions. I actually got him to look at some photos of my nieces and nephews once and he said, "Oh the things you have to do when you are Deputy Chief." Loved the man....he will be missed.

Mrs Joan Gobel, I had the distinct pleasure of bunking with Fred at the Aylmer Police College in 1970. He was a great guy to know wonderfully funny and very smart. I am truely sorry for your lose. Thanks for the privilage of knowing this gentelman. Eric

Dear Joan, Alan,Tara,Susan, Tyler,Courtney and Emma: My heartfelt sympathy to all of you in the loss of your Husband, Dad and Grandfather. I had the distinct honour in serving directly under Fred when he was a Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Inspector and Superintendant at LPS. Fred had a direct impact not only on my career but also various units within the Force. Although I did not socialize much with Fred or Joan over the years I saw and was the subject of Fred's loyalty and compassion. I won't bore you with the details as I am sure you will hear many good stories about Fred and he would be embarassed at the show of endearment from his "troops". I will share a professional and a personal story that I have about Fred Early in my police career Fred was my Sergeant. He selected me to be one of his Training Officer on the Platoon. Our duties and responsibilities meant that I had to spend more than the normal duty time with Fred. Over the years he mentored me and chastised me when necessary. The one thing I knew was that Fred was loyal to the men and women serving London. When I messed up, he and nobody else, would help me correct my behaviour or poor decision making. Personal Story I was working on a Friday morning down on old 5 beat. Fred comes over the air wanting to know my 10-20. Immediately I started wondering what the heck did I do now? Fred and I met at Horton and William. He asked me how I was doing? I found that strange because Fred doesn't like small talk. I told him everything was fine (waiting for the hammer to fall). Fred asked me about my family? Where is Fred going with this? I told Fred that my 6 year old son Daryl was in St Joe's Hospital having his eyes operated on as we were speaking. Fred looked at me and said " Get yourself up to the hospital right now - I'll do your calls. Make sure your boy is okay before you come back." Retelling this story brings a lump to my throat and I could not tell it through the spoken word. Professionally, Fred selected me to be the Sergeant to establish the Emergency Response Unit. He called me into his office (he was Superintenant by then) and told me that we had an opportunity to start up a team and he wanted it done right. I took that as a compliment (which Fred seldom gave out to me). He told me to start the process, select another Sergeant to help me, establish a selection process, research and procure the right equipment. Fred then asked me how long he felt I needed to accomplish this? I told him I needed a year. He replied that was too long. He decided that I would work straight days and occupy an office within his suite of offices. I would report to him everyday on my progress. As I left Fred's office with my heads swirling Fred stated " I'm counting on you Sergeant, don't let me down" He shook my hand and told me to get to work. Fred's faith in my ability to pull this off drove me to not let Fred down. I will always remember Fred as the tough disciplinarian with a heart of gold. 10-7 Fred until we meet again. Emmet

Susan, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan, my deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.