Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Henley, I stopped in to leave a reflection to let you know that you have not been forgotten and are a true hero. Keep watch over your wife and children and protect them as they travel through life. God be with you.

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

Bob Gordon

October 6, 2005

Was passing through on the web Boo Boo.

Whatcha doing up there?

Ronald Reagan once said, "Most people go through life wondering why they are here. Mar

October 5, 2005

Brother Officer, William A Henley, you gave the ultimate sacrafice, your life, in pursuit of duties and responsibilities that you loved doing. May you now rest in peace. May God take care of your family and loved ones. God Bless Sir!

Deputy Carlos Molinar
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

September 23, 2005

Drew: It has been 6 months now since you were taken from us. Chrissy has moved to Florida with the kids and I miss them so very much. We have talked every day since you had to leave us. We used to talk at 7:30 AM almost on the dot on our way to work everyday!!!
I told her this morning how much of an inspiration she has been to me. Instead of giving up when that would have been the easy thing to do, she has carried on. You chose a good one with her Drew. She misses and loves you so very much.
We all miss you and love you. Everytime I see a Suffolk Police car, I still look for you but you arent there. I miss you buddy..... always in our hearts, Les

Leslie

September 22, 2005

Drew...I miss you... I miss you so very much...everyday...I try not to cry, but some days I just can't stop the tears...when I see your picture, I think of how happy you were...so full of life...I remember how proud you were when you first put on that uniform, and how proud I was of you...not just because you were a police officer, but because you were such a good man...your love for me will forever be in my heart, as mine is for you...We miss you...the house is not the same without you to share it with...I don't think life will ever be the same as it was with you again...I love you with all my heart...I miss you more than you know...or maybe you do know...if you are there watching over us, you will see how much you meant to everyone... how you touched so many lives with your kind heart...and your big smile...we love you Drew...we all love you and miss you...always and forever.. me

September 21, 2005

Hey Baby...I still can't believe you are not here with us...it has been six months already since we lost you...feels like only yesterday we saw you... we love you and miss you very much!! all my love, always, me

September 19, 2005

Drew, today is a day we honor the heros of 9-11. Everyday we honor you and think of you as "OUR" hero! We miss you and still cannot believe you are no longer here with us. Chrissy will be moving soon, they will be all missed! We know you are watching over us constantly and we thank you. Until next time my friend.

John
Suffolk PD

September 11, 2005

To the family and friends of Patrolman Drew Henley and fellow officers on the Suffolk Police Department:

On behalf of our entire famiy, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered with the death of Patrolman Henley. I was saddened to read about the incident that took Patrolman Henley's life. In reading the reflections about him, it is obvious he was a dedicated young officer who was admired and loved by many.

His dedication to his family and job will be forever remembered. How sad that he died at such a young age leaving a loving wife and young children. Skylar, I read your posting to your Dad and I know you are making him as proud of you as you are of him.

My family grieves with you and for you.
In April, we lost our beloved Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg Police Department when he was fatally shot during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers. His first child was born 2 1/2 months after his death. Knowing that all these children have to grow up without their father is so heartbreaking.

Drew and Larry are also brothers in green as well as blue. Before Larry went into law enforcement, he was a tank commander in the Corps. "Once a Marine, Always a Marine." I am sure the training they received as Marines made them better officers.

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

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

September 8, 2005

Chrissy:
While I do not know you or your family, after reading all of the reflections on your husbands memorial page, I felt compelled to write. He sounds like a wonderful man in all aspects, husband, father and police officer. It was your entries that touched me the most...I think, that could have been me. I don't know where your strength comes from. My husband is now retired after 29 years of service (thank God!) but I still remember the most frightful night of my life....the snipers had shot a man at a restaurant in the Richmond area...he wanted to get the "call" so bad he could taste it...I was terrified. Thankfully, he didn't get the "call", but that was what it was all about, protecting the community and getting the scum off the streets. It sounds like your husband took his job as seriously as mine did, and for that you can be very proud. I am so sorry for the loss and pain you have suffered and hope that time and the comfort of family and friends will help to see you and your children through.

Tina

Tina Brooks, wife of Retired Officer
Henrico County Mounted Unit, VA

August 27, 2005

Now who can I count on to give me a guaranteed win in fantasy football. Thanks buddy....miss ya brother.

WiseCracking Friend

August 25, 2005

To Chrissy Henley,

I read a post you left on someone else's memorial and I just wanted to let you know that your words made me feel better. I lost my friend in April and have been a mess ever since. In your post you said time may go on, but life stands still for the families who've lost their loved one. And that is exactly how I feel, in a standstill as if it were the day this happened. Each day just kind of blurs into the next right now. Thank you for letting us know that there is hope after a tragedy like this. And for being honest about how it feels. To know there are so many others out there who are going thru this too hurts as much as it helps. God Bless you and your family and your beloved Drew.

August 19, 2005

5 months today baby...can't believe it...last night Alex said you laid with her in her bed and hugged her...that was awesome...I wish I could see you like that...maybe some day...I love you ....I miss you...always,me

August 19, 2005

I recently hears someone speak of the passing of her husband. Although her husband's death seems like yesterday...it has now been a year.
What she said was, "as we survive, we must learn to embrace death as a friend for our heart to grow."
Drew, keep looking over Skyler...he needs to know you are watching.

August 18, 2005

HEY HOLMES....HOW YOU DOIN'?? A FEW OF US ARE TRYING TO SET UP A DATE THAT'S GOOD FOR THE WIFEE AND HAVE A NIGHT OUT. I KNOW A GREAT ITALIAN JOINT. NOT ONLY MISSING YOUR SORRY TAIL, BUT WE WILL MISS CHRISSY AND THE KIDS WHEN THE ROLL OUT TO FL. AT LEAST WE GOT A VACATION SPOT!!! TRUST ME, EVEN THOUGH EVERYONE IS SO BUSY WITH WORK AND FORGETTING TO CHECK UP ON YA, WE MISS YOU. KEEP IT REAL "BURT REYNOLDS"!!!... AND I'LL TRY TO KEEP AN EYE ON YOU FAM FOR YA. THEY KNOW MY DOOR IS OPEN AND MY EAR IS AVAIL...UNTIL NEXT TIME, LATER!

PTL. J. ANTINARELLI
SUFFOLK P.D.

August 16, 2005

Hi Baby...Happy Anniversary... seems like forever ago that we joined our families into one...That was just the begining of our life together...who knew it would end so soon...It was a beautiful day, I know you remember...How perfect it was to have all of our kids there...and they were so happy too...We still think of you every day... we love you and miss you so very much...The sadness and lonliness seems to fade just a little, and then we hit one of these days and it feels like yesterday when you left us...Hard to believe it is almost 5 months already...I still can't believe you are gone...I try so hard to hold on...maybe that will keep you alive longer...if only I had that power...I miss you Drew...I miss you so much...I love you more than you know....we all do...and we all miss you...your friends love you and miss you almost as much as I do...this place will never be the same without you here...I know in time it will get better, but it will never be what it was... we had it all honey...we had the perfect life..now we don't have you...the best part of our family...Help your boy...he is struggling so much..but you would be so proud of how he has grown...he has become so strong...I guess that is you helping him...we all can't wait to see you again...even though we know how long it will be... I am sure the time will fly... I know the past 37 years have been a blur..yeah yeah... I know I am old! I miss your laugh...I miss you picking on me...and the kids...I miss laughing with you Drew...you always made me laugh...mostly I miss your love...but I carry you with me in my heart...every day...everywhere I go...and I am taking you with me to Fl next month..you would love the house...it would have been just what we wanted...the kids can't wait to move down there...I hope you can come!! : ) I love you Drew...always, me

August 16, 2005

Drew:

You had a profound effecton my life. Heck. You continue to do so. I really miss the opportunity to just sit and talk. I am truly sorry we didn't get to spend as much time together. I will never find a friend like you. I can't say that I want to.

Thank you for being a part of my life. Your values will always be a part of me.

I love you, Beardy. I truly miss you.

August 10, 2005

Still hurts so much...still miss you every second of every minute of every day...love you always, me

August 8, 2005

Heroes Live Forever

forever in our hearts

xoxoxoxoxo

July 27, 2005

Drew, we have not forgotten about you or your family. We still laugh and tell stories about you. We miss you dearly.

Friend
Suffolk PD

July 25, 2005

GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY

July 23, 2005

you will always be with me...hard to believe it's been 4 months already... and yet it feels like forever ago since I last saw you... love you more than ever... always, me

July 19, 2005

Hey honey...this was hard...taking our family vacation without you...we all wished you were here...the kids are more sad now that we are home...me too...I still don't understand why you had to go...I guess I never will...they miss their "Dad"...they love you so much...me too...I hope you are in a good place and that you are happy, although it is hard for me to believe that you are happy there...I know you would rather be here...and we would rather you be here...they say time heals all wounds, but these are some really deep wounds...I don't know how they will ever mend...my heart is broken into a million little pieces...my life is so empty without you....I wish I could see the light at the end of the tunnel...right now it's all black...I miss you every day...I want so much to see you again...I can only see you in my mind...and in pictures...I love you Drew...I love you so much....I hope that you know how much I love you...I will always love you...you are my dream man remember?...my best friend...my soul mate...My Everything....all my love, always and forever...me

July 10, 2005

Happy Birthday, Beardy. I miss you, buddy. God Bless you and your family. Until we meet again...

June 26, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! We love you and miss you. We will try to celebrate your day today with laughter and smiles, but on the inside we will be crying. I love you and miss you so very much honey. Always and Forever, me

June 26, 2005

There isn't a day that passes that I don't think of you and miss you...with all my heart and soul... I love you...me

June 22, 2005