Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You were an example to the young and to the older Officers. You will be missed and you will be talked about forever. Rest in Peace Drew.

Sergeant John Sanker
Suffolk PD

March 26, 2005

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was young, but I know he left his mark on this earth, and has now been called up to higher duty. May you find comfort during this time in knowing that he will be remembered and many are praying for you and his loved ones.
God bless you today and always.

Lori Johnson Rowley, daughter of Sgt. Ja
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, NC

March 26, 2005

Drew died just after a foot pursuit in which he successfully apprehended a fleeing suspect with warrants on file. I might add, the warrant was actually one that Drew had secured weeks earlier. So Drew truly did get his bad boy...

To Chrissy; thank you for sharing Drew with us. He was one of a kind. Thank you for also for wanting to look out for all of us, as we were trying to comfort you. You were the strongest one of all of us. Your deep trust and love for your husband was an inspiration I will not soon forget.

There are no words to describe how we all are feeling right now. There are many words that I have heard throughout this last week describing what a fine officer, husband, father and friend Drew was. He truly made us all proud to be members of the Suffolk Police Department. Drew will not be forgotten and he will stand next to each of us to serve as our guardian angel as we walk the Thin Blue Line.

"The Thin Blue Line"

There is a line
the color of the sky
on a clear afternoon

There is a line
the hue of the ocean
on a bright sunny day

There is a line
the purest shade of a newborn's eyes
awakening for the first time

There is a line
that protects us from harm
in all we do
whether day or night

There is a line
no one can penetrate
no one can alleviate

There is a line
made of those who choose
to follow a calling many do not hear
and still more do not comprehend

They choose to walk
the path of fear, hate, and mistrust
taken by so few
but marked by so many

And when one leaves this line
they leave a legacy
but the line does not break
for the remaining must still protect

There may be emptiness
a loss, or sadness
but never a hole
not in this line

This line that holds
the ghosts of the souls who have gone
and the souls of the ghosts who will be
The Thin Blue Line

William "Drew" Henley
End of Shift
March 18, 2005

Joyce Williams, President
Suffolk Police Officers' Association, Local 5022

March 25, 2005

Farewell for now Brother. You are one up on us for now you see Him as He is. Now you dwell among the Heroes in His presence. Be assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

March 24, 2005

Drew, I was lucky enough to have worked beside you when you first came to the department and were assigned to Dispatch before you were sent off to the Academy. I can still remember the first time I saw you in your uniform and how proud I felt. I talked to you the monday or tuesday morning before you left us, the first time seeing you in months. I'm thankful I was able to see you that one last time.

We all love and miss you, Drew. I'll see you on the other side.

Dispatcher Christina L. Gardner
Suffolk PD

March 24, 2005

"Once A Marine Always A Marine" In life and in death. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace. SEMPER FI

PFC BUTTS, MATTHEW T.
USMC

March 24, 2005

Honest, trustworthy, hard-working, friendly and professional. Henley was all of this and more. He was truly a model officer. I'll miss the times we joked around together my man, and the times you offered words to keep my additude positive when I was down. Godspeed buddy.

-RD Sieg

Ptl. RD Sieg
Suffolk Police Dept.

March 24, 2005

C squad isn't the same without you. Miss hearing you on 1-C trying to get into something good. Miss you hunkering down in the shadows of the hot spots patiently waiting for the bad guys to give you just enough pc to pounce on them. Miss having you back me up; you were always there and I always felt safe when you were around. Miss your smile, your laugh, your positive attitude, your enthusiasm for police work, and your zest for life. Miss having an awesome mentor; you were always there to answer any questions, lend a helping hand, to council and to guide.
Its gonna be tough around here for awhile...every street I ride down reminds me of calls we've been on. I do consider myself extremely blessed, however, for the opportunity to have worked with you and will always treasure this time.
Chrissy, thanks for sharing Drew. He always looked out for me on the streets like a big brother. Know that you will always be a part of my family, and take some comfort in knowing you have gained another sister.

With all my love, thanks, and prayers,
Jen

Jen Pond
Suffolk PD, C-Squad, Sector 1

March 24, 2005

We all loved you here at the Suffolk Police Department and we know that you will be watching us from heaven. Since you are up there with the other "guys and gals" in blue, please say hello to Officer Bunting, Officer Michael "Mikey" Simpkins and Lt. Howell for me. We miss them all. May God continue to bless your personal family and your brothers and sisters here at the department. You will always be in our hearts. GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE......

Forensic Unit Supervisor Joan R. Jones
Suffolk Police Department

March 24, 2005

The twelve years of friendship I shared with Drew were far too few. Since 1993 when Drew greeted me aboard Parris Island, he has been a true friend and brother. Through good times and bad Drew was a man you could always count on no matter the situation. He was dear member of our family and like a second Father to my daughter. I thank him for the fond memories and the constant image of his broad smile and love for life. My heart goes out to his always steady wife and to his children and his entire family. They too are and forever will be in our family.
Semper Fi and Rest in Peace Drew..you are truly a beloved brother.

Jeff Irwin
Suffolk, VA

March 24, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman Henley; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

March 24, 2005

May the prayers and support of the law enforcement family be a source of strength and peace for the Henley family and the Suffolk Police Department.

God Bless You All!

Major Murray Bullock

Major Murray Bullock
Henrico County Police (VA)

March 24, 2005

Bless you Sir for your service to others. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, and co-workers.

a citizen

March 24, 2005

To the Henley family, I am so sorry for you lose. Please know that the whole law enforcement family is here for you! Officer Henley did not just die a hero, He lived as a hero!! From your fellow brothers and sisters in blue in va beach!

Det.
Virginia Beach Police Department

March 24, 2005

Drew, you will be missed. Your contributions to Suffolk, and to Tidewater/Hampton Roads will not be forgotten. Portsmouth will be here for your family, and your agency. Rest, you have a safe patrol now. Watch over your family, as we will.

Sgt. S. Burke
Portsmouth (VA) Police Department

March 23, 2005

GO IN PEACE, BROTHER. YOUR WATCH IS OVER. NO WORDS MAY EASE THE PAIN YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FEEL FOR YOUR LOSE, BUT KNOW THAT THEY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. REST EASY, SEMPER FI BROTHER IN BLUE.

UNIT 1725
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE

TROOPER P. H. PHALEN
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE

March 23, 2005

My heart goes out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Henley. Having lost Kenny to a heart attack just over one year ago I know how hard it is to accept. May you find some peace in the thought that he is in heaven and at peace. You have your own "Guardian Angel" in heaven. May his soul and all the souls of those who have gone before him "Rest in Peace"

Relative of Sgt. Ken "KB" Brown
Atlantic City PD, E.O.W. 3/10/04

March 23, 2005

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY... GOD NEEDED ANOTHER "ANGEL IN BLUE". MAY HE REST IN PEACE ALONG WITH ALL OF OUR OTHER FALLEN "ANGELS IN BLUE".

WIFE OF A NORFOLK POLICE OFFICER
NORFOLK, VA POLICE

March 23, 2005

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Heaven has another HERO!! Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts-Louisiana
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

March 23, 2005

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

March 23, 2005

To the Family, Friends, and Co-Workers in your grief and sorrow, words can not change reality, words can only provide a link between we whose hurt is less direct, and you whose hurt is personal and horrendous. Words can help assure you that others care, that you are loved, and that you are not alone...God speed Officer Henley.

Rutherford
St Charles County Sheriff's Department, MO

March 23, 2005

To the family, friends and co-workers my prayers are with you. The one thing that I thought about during our nightmare, was knowing that Clint loved being a police officer. He told me the last time I seen him that he had his perfect job. I bet that Patrolman Henley loved his job also.

To the family you will miss William everyday, but we will never forget him.
William look Clint up for me tell him that, I still love him the most. You'll get a big smile from him.

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

March 23, 2005

SEMPER FI!!!!! GAURD THE STREETS OF HEAVEN WELL.

POFC. MIKE POTTER
ARNAUDVILLE POLICE DEPARMENT

March 23, 2005

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BROTHER. WE ARE ALL GONNA MISS YOU IN FLORIDA!! REST IN PEACE...

DETECTIVE DAN DEDE
PASCO COUNTY SHERIFF

March 23, 2005

Even though I have never met you we share 2 common things. Once a Marine always a Marine and we work together as a team. Semper fi

patrolman
VT PD

March 22, 2005