Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey baby...can you believe Skyler is 12 today...we always thought that was so far away....keep close to him Drew...he needs you now more than ever....make sure he remembers that I love him as much as you do...We all miss you very much baby...Love you with all my heart...me

April 7, 2006

"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."

I hope that's true. I hope you know and can see through the stars how loved you still are! I love you everyday with every once of my being. I miss you and want to hear your voice once more. I want to eat breakfast at Shoney's and hug you in the parking lot. I want you to wrestle me to the ground and throw me over your shoulder like a potato sack. I want to "sled" down some stairs in a sleeping bag and slam into the front door. You were such a wonderful big brother. I didn't tell you enough. I hope that you know how very much I looked up to you and love you.

And you know... Chrissy's right ... you did sleep a lot! :)

Mom put the most beautiful flowers in church in your honor on the 19th. She gave them to me to enjoy afterwards. You’re a constant in our lives.

Your friends haven't forgotten! John Lane's little boys are going to keep your name alive. Your friend's in Suffolk are going to always celebrate in your memory. Lawson will keep seeing your smiling face in all the pictures I have. Chrissy will always have a shrine. Mom will continue to buy flowers in your memory. And I will always have you close to Matt and my hearts.

Remember, I love you to the moon and back. I'll be seeing you in the stars!

Liz
Sister of Drew

March 31, 2006

Well hello Mr Henley...this is your wife here...I was just sitting here thinking about you, as I always do...I felt different this time...like we were about to have some crazy banter like we always did...maybe I was about to jump in your lap while you were sleeping in the chair...or pull the covers off of you while you were sleeping in the bed... see a pattern here? you sure did alot of sleeping!! I sure did alot of bugging!! But we had fun didn't we?? So here I am...and there you are...and I would give anything to be there, and you would give anything to be here...well, funny how things turn out...I am here waiting for you...I know you are there waiting for me...I love you Drew.. I am so proud of you...you are still my world baby...I love you...always, Mrs Henley...xoxooxxoox

March 22, 2006

To Officer Drew Henley, his wife and chldren, and his other loved ones:

On this the first anniversary week of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.
I hope that our paths cross in D.C.

Officer Henley, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer Henley. I am humbled by your valor, courage, and dedication. I also salute your service in the Corps. My beloved son Larry is your brother in green as well as in blue. Semper Fi.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Drew gave to his community and the citizens of Virginia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 19, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 20, 2006

Thank you for your service to our nation, the Commonwealth of Virginia and your community. I pray that God will continue to bless your family, friends and department.

Patrol Officer
Chesterfield County Police Department, VA.

March 19, 2006

Hey baby...well here we are, right where we were a year ago...everything has changed and yet eveything stays the say...we had fun last night...we laughed...we cried...we all talked about you...the amazing man you were..the police officer you were...you were the best husband, father, and friend to everyone...and I know you don't agree, but you touched so many lives...in a good way...so many people look up to you...and they should.. you were so good, honest, and loving...I may never again know what it means to be loved that way, but it will be ok..because I had you..for however limited amount of time we had Drew...I know you loved me.. I know you still do...and I will never stop loving you...and I will never stop missing you...and I can't wait to see you again...I can't wait to see your smile..and here your laugh...or tell me I am beautiful...I may never understand why you had to go...but I am trying to see the good that has come from it...I know I have all these amazing friends now because of you...and you have no idea how much they love Drew...we will never forget you.....I love you today more than yesterday...each day the love grows stronger Drew...I miss you more than anyone can know....I hope you can see us from up there...did you see us acting foolish last night...lol...did you see us together because of you...laughing and loving one another...would have been more fun if you were here!!! I love you baby...always and forever...with all my heart and soul...your wife eternaly, me

March 19, 2006

Hello Beardy. I can't believe it has been one year since you answered to a higher calling. I mentioned you, Chrissy and the kids today in church. I hope you heard.
I have to laugh when I think about the person who used to beat the heck out of his trombone with a mouthpiece before marching at the home football games becoming a Marine and then a Police Officer. You are an amazing person, Drew.
I spend a lot of time on the road and have visited many military bases. There is a sense of pride I feel when I see the brotherhood (and sisterhood) of those in uniform. I feel this same sense of pride when I think of you. I saw this sense of pride at your funeral. You are a hero to me and many others. Hero's live forever. While this may not be true in the physical sense, I know it to be true spiritually.
I miss you buddy.

Your firend,

Matthew G. Mahaley

Matthew G. Mahaley

March 19, 2006

May Our Lord wrap His arms around your family extra tightly today and comfort them.May you Rest in Peace until you are all reunited again.

March 19, 2006

Officer Henley, you and your family are remembered in prayer on the first anniversary of your tragic death. Thank you for your service to the people of Suffolk. Your dedication will not be forgotten.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Special Agent Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

March 18, 2006

Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice, you are a true hero. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers on the eve of the first anniversary of your arrival in Heaven.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

March 18, 2006

Drew, with every ounce of my being....you are so missed! Tomorrow is the anniversary date of you being away from us for a year! There is a big gathering back home and I wish I could be there with Chrissy and all! Drew....last night (March 17th) I became a Father to Matthew Ayden and Michael "ANDREW" (lil' Drew). It is not only an honor but a great deal of pride to name one after you. He almost waited until the 19th! I told Chrissy that you came back. You will be forever in my family now Drew! Please forgive me for not being home to be with everyone, you are always in my heart and thoughts!

Chrissy! I love you and I cannot wait until you see lil' Drew and Matthew. I had no idea that those names were so close to his family. I miss you, Liz, and the rest of the family so much! Just know I will always love you guys! Sorry I could not be in Virginia during the gathering. Lil' Drew had his surgery this morning and I know that big Drew is watching over all of us! "Thank you Drew"!

Rest in Peace my friend! We will see you soon enough. We all miss and love you Drew!

Officer J. Lane
City of Suffolk Virginia PD

March 18, 2006

It will be the first anniversary of you being called away from duty. For your loved ones this past year has been a very long and rough one. Each day is a repeat of the day before, but they keep going on with their lives taking one day at a time. Why? To keep your memory alive as you are a true hero and will never be forgotten by those that love you nor will the Blue Family forget you. Thankyou for your service to your country and to law enforcement.

"Always in our Hearts
Always in our Words
Forever young
Forever Blue
Our Gurdian Angel"

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

March 17, 2006

Your one year anniversary is coming up. So is mine. How will we get through it?

I'm thinking of you and praying for you.

Carin

March 15, 2006

I love you-Alex!!!!!!!!!

Alex
Daughter

March 14, 2006

hey drew I went to a mueseum today and saw a bunch of angles. that got me thinking about you. Well talk to you later love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-Alex

Alex
Daughter

March 14, 2006

Hey Drew its Alex how are you. I hope your having a grand old time at where you are. I loved you with all my heart and soul and always will. I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alex Henely
Daughter

March 12, 2006

Hey baby...I was just sitting here trying to remember what we were doing a year ago today...I have no idea...I am sure it was something exciting like work...lol...imagine what we would have done if we had know it was the beginning of our last week together...I know we would have gone and done something fun...we would have laughed at each other, and ourselves...there will never be another you....I can't begin to describe the emptiness I feel inside...the ache in my gut...but the love I have in my heart is still so strong... I will always love you...forever...I miss your "hello beautiful"'s...and I miss spraying you with water and laughing as I tried to run from you....how many times did I get you with the cold water in the shower..lolol....I wish you were still here baby...you hold the key to my heart...I love you.. I miss you... me

March 10, 2006

We love you Chrissy!

john
spd

March 4, 2006

Drew... everyday I miss you...everyday I love you...I keep waiting for it to get easier, better, but it doesn't....I can't believe the time has flown by so fast...it still seems like yesterday when you were here...I still see your smile, hear your laugh....I wish I could feel you again...I know it will get better, I just don't know when...I don't know how...you always were the one to hold me when I was sad...now I have noone...the kids miss you so very much.. Alex asked me the other day, if I died and went to heaven, and God said "do you want to go back or stay here" what would I chose... a year ago I would have said go back, of course, now I know I would stay.. with you... I love you more than you will ever know.. always, me

February 27, 2006

Hey Drew, I just cannot believe that it has almost been a year now. We were talking about you the other day and said how we still hear your voice on the radio. We miss you and I promise you....we will never forget you! Thanks for watching over us! See you soon enough.

Officer J. Lane
City of Suffolk Virginia Police Department

February 20, 2006

Hey baby...almost there...miss you.. love you... cant believe this time has flown by so fast...11...so many more to go... I love you.. me

February 19, 2006

Happy Valentine's Day my love... this is a terrible day without you here...I keep thinking about our Valentine's Days together...you always took care of me...flowers...a card...sometimes homemade..lol.. those are still my favorites!! I miss you more and more everyday... all my love, always, me

February 14, 2006

another one Drew...another officer lost...another family devastated.... another department destroyed....what can we do here to stop this... how can we change the world, make it a better place? How can we keep these officers safe? Each time I think I am adjusting, I am reminded of that night...a knock at the door, the telephone ring...and then you were gone...it all happened so fast...why do so many have to suffer...why are they all so young? I wish I had the answers Drew...then I would still have you...I miss you baby...everyday...we love you so much...keep us strong....help us find a way...we need you with us...always my love... me

February 12, 2006

I miss you every day....I just wish I could hear your voice or see your face...I hope you know how much you are still loved by all of us...forever baby...always,me

February 10, 2006

God I wish you were here...this world is so unfair...why do so many have to suffer...why do the good really have to die young?? why does my heart have to be broken into a million pieces?? how will I ever feel real joy again?? I miss you so much baby...I wish I could go back in time...just one year...I would make sure you were late that night...or sick..lol.. like you would ever do that....I wish I could just alter one instant, so you could still be here with me...I love you more than you could ever know...I hope that the song is right "the only like that gives me hope is I know I'll see you again some day..."...I hope I can be with you then...when I am old and grey and you are still young and handsome...lol.. I know you will say "you are beautiful to me"...you must be blind...lol...I miss laughing with you...I miss your smile...I even miss your grumpy temper tantrums...lol.. ya big Shrek!! we all do Drew....the boys are doing well... I will never stop loving them and being a part of their lives... they are my boys too ya know... dont be jealous...lol.. come see me again soon ok...it was freaky, but it was good...I love you baby...love with all my heart...always, me

January 30, 2006