Suffolk Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Saturday, March 19, 2005
Reflections for Police Officer II William Andrew "Drew" Henley
Drew, I want to thank you for being such a wonderful person. You made life so enjoyable for my sister and my family when you came into our lives. Your exceptional abilty to stand for what is 'right' and teach that to others is what I will most certainly remember you most for. You created comfort to everyone and accepted responsibilities beyond expectation. These qualities will be remembered and most importantly have been taught to 4 beautiful children who will benefit from your beliefs and morals.
Thank you for being you.
Brother-In-Law, Florida
March 30, 2005
Drew, You came into our lives like a fire storm. Your dedication to duty, life and family is an inspiration to me and my family. I enjoyed our days we spent patroling the halls of Kings Fork together. I wish I had the opportunity to be on a squad with you, but I will enjoy and cherish all the time we spent. I know how much you enjoyed Bush Gardens and I will take my family there this year in your honor. I will give you one more ride on The Lochness. Rest well my brother, you WILL be MISSED.......
Officer E.A. Bender
Suffolk PD
March 29, 2005
Rest in Peace.
Darin L. Paul, Special Agent
FBI Detroit
March 28, 2005
You were and are a wonderful husband and wonderful father by just giving yourself with open arms and pure love – Love that was shared not only within my family, but with everyone you knew. You were selfless, true and honest in everything you did and you will always baffle me. I remembered watching you taking care of the people I loved and my only regret is holding in how happy I was you were there. I was truly amazed – how did you do it? Well, now I want you to know how thankful I am, and how honored I am, that you were, and will continue to be, such an amazing part of in my family’s life.
You are the genuine testament of honor, morals, truth and love that can not be compared to anyone in this world. I will never forget what you’ve given to my family and me.
Thank You Drew…
Jessica Fetscher
Sister-in-Law
March 28, 2005
Mrs. Henley, Even though I never had the oppertunity to ride with drew, I spoke with him several times at sector I. God bless you and your children. We will all miss him.
Aux officer Andy Thomas
Suffolk PD
March 28, 2005
Drew,
The first day I worked with you I knew you would be an exceptional officer. You showed everyone your dedication to be a police officer, to serve the citizens and community and to be a friend and brother. You will be truely missed.
Wise
MPO M.N.WISE
SUFFOLK P.D.
March 28, 2005
God Bless You and Your Family. My thought and prayers are with all of you.......
Investigator Vernon L. White
Chesapeake Sheriff's Office
March 28, 2005
You will never be forgotten. Take care brother and may God watch over you, your family and members of the Suffolk PD.
PO Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD
March 28, 2005
Drew,
Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice and putting on the uniform everyday. Please look Brandy up and take a cruise on the great highway with him. He was a wonderful person that everyone loved dearly. Tell him we miss him and love him.
I hope your family and friends find peace and happiness at the end of this long journey they have begun.
Sara Winfield
Wife of Brandy EOW 10/14/04
March 28, 2005
Drew will be missed, but not forgotten. I was glad to have known you and am thankful your family shared you with all of us. Semper Fi.
Sgt Keith Fromme
Suffolk PD
March 28, 2005
I do not feel alone today. The love and support of my family gives me great comfort. I love Drew with all of my heart. I miss him every moment of every day. But I know he loved his life. He had it all, finally. To be a husband to someone who loved him so completely, to be a father to children who loved him so deeply, and to be a Police Officer which was his destiny. In life we so seldom get to a place where we can say "I have it all". He was there. Words can never express the love I feel for you all. To have you there, standing beside me, at every moment. We shall forever be a family. You are my family now, and I love each and every one of you. Thank you bothers and sisters, you have done Drew proud. Be strong!! Celebrate his life. Make him an inspiration to all who pass through your doors that the world we live in might be a better place for us all. God bless you all!! Love from the bottom of my heart, Chrissy
Chrissy, wife
March 28, 2005
William
Go and rest, for your work here is done. "Ya dun good by, ya dun good"
God's speed, you will not be forgotten.
Si
Provincial Constable Simon Moussa
Ontario Provincial Police, Powassan Detachment
March 28, 2005
Rest easy now brother, your work is done now.
Colonial Heights PD VA
March 27, 2005
Drew was my older brother who shared many wonderful times with me and family. He was a wonderful husband, son, brother and most importantly father. He loved his job as a police officer. I can remember growing up and spending many of rainy Saturdays watching CHIPS over and over and over. And in his so called adult years, COPS over and over and over. We all loved Drew dearly and he will never be forgotten.
I would like to thank the Suffolk police force and the City of Suffolk for all of your overwhelming support for me, my family and especially Chrissy. I didn't want you to leave my side because when you were there, part of Drew was too. I have never witnessed such hospitality and hope that any time you need us ... you won't hesitate to call. We love you all.
Chrissy... your the strongest person I know. I admire your strength and goodness. Marrying you was one of the best decisions Drew ever made!
We love you all. And Drew... Thanks for the memories. I'll never forget what a wonderful person you were. I love you to the moon and back.
Liz
Sister
March 27, 2005
GOD SPEED DEVIL DOG. YOU WERE A BRAVE WARRIOR SEMPER FI
STATE TROOPER D OSBORNE/ K-9 COCO
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL
March 27, 2005
May you rest in peace Drew. Although I didn't know Drew very well I loved him for the protection he provided for my husband and all the other officers. I prey everyday that I will make it through one more day without that knock on the door. I feel for your whole family. I don't believe I would be as strong as this family has been.
God bless you Drew and your family and may god continue to watch over and protect all officers who serve and protect! Your all heros in my heart!!
Estelita Buie (Sergeant Buie's Wife)
Suffolk Police Department
March 27, 2005
Drew I was the first person you met when you came to the Suffolk Police Dept. You had a very calm exterior but the intensity of a Marine inside. You made my job easy, bringing you into our family and hiring you was a pleasure. Shortly after you graduated from the academy you were working on the street and you called me with a question. It was the type of thing that most officers would not even give a second thought to, but you cared and you wanted to get it right. I wished that I had twenty more just like you. Now I wish I just had one.
Since your in a good position to conduct surveillance on the rest of our Brothers and Sisters please keep an eye on them.
Craig
MPO C.T. Linzy
Suffolk Police Department
March 27, 2005
HAPPY EASTER WILLIAM
March 27, 2005
Your family & friends are in my prayers. My heart breaks for them as I know too well the pain the are going through. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around them and carry them on the days they can't walk alone.
Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor
March 27, 2005
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER
HENLEY, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.
GOD BLESS...
PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK
March 27, 2005
Henley (Drew), you are definitely missed and my prayers will always be with you my brother. You were a top notch performer on the streets and always down to earth. Above all, you were a friend to evryone... Rest in peace my brother for we know you will be our silent 10-2 (assist) in harms way everyday...
Psalm 23
Sgt. T. Shelton
Suffolk Police Department
March 27, 2005
TO THE FAMILY OF WILLIAM HENLEY PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL MY SON DOUGLAS WENDEL OF RICHMOND DIED JULY30 03 I KNOW WHAT YOUR GOING THROUGH. MARILYN WENDEL LIVING IN PORT ORANGE FL.
MOTHER OF FALLEN VA. OFFICER
March 27, 2005
Drew, words cannot describe the hurt and sorrows that we are all going through. I am honored to be one of your Field Training Officers and will cherish the fun we had on the streets doing what we enjoyed. You made my job easy, remember I did not train you...you were ready since day one. I thank you for making my job easy, there will be no other Officer like you. We could always count on you to be listening to 1-C and say "GO AHEAD" when anyone needed anything. We love you and miss you Drew! Remember...stop at the stop signs.
Chrissy, stay strong...we will always be right around the corner if you need anything. Thank you for the support you gave "US" while we attempted to support you. Drew will never be forgotten Chrissy...I promise.
Rest in Peace my Friend!
Officer John Lane
Suffolk Police Department
Officer John Lane
Suffolk Police Department
March 26, 2005
HEY...HOW YOU DOIN'?
I AM SURE GOING TO MISS GOING ON FOOT PATROL ON SECOND AVE AT 01:00 HOURS ON WEEKEND NIGHTS. THERE ARE VERY FEW PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND MY SENSE OF HUMOR, IT FELT GOOD JUST TO LOOK AT YOU DURING A DOMESTIC INCIDENT OR A TRAFFIC STOP AND KNOWING THAT YOU'RE THINKING THE SAME NONSENSE I WAS. IT'S GOING TO BE TOUGH NOT HAVING YOU AROUND. I HEARD A SAYING FROM A GOOD FRIEND (MPO MIKE CORTEZ),...
..."DO YOU KNOW WHERE THE MIDNIGHT OFFICERS GO WHEN THEY DIE?...THEY GO TO HEAVEN SO THE ANGELS CAN SLEEP IN SAFETY!" REST IN PEACE BUDDY!!
P.S. THANKS FOR MAKING THE RAIN DOWN-POUR ON US DURING THE SERVICE...THAT WAS A GOOD ONE. I LOVE YA DREW!
PTL. J. N. ANTINARELLI
SUFFOLK POLICE DEPT
March 26, 2005
Henly, you will not be forgotten in my thoughts and prays. I wont' forget the many conversation we had while working part-time together at the high school. You were truly one of few geniune and honest co-workers that I had the opportunity to work with. GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.....
Detective T. L. Cooper
Suffolk Police Dept
March 26, 2005

