Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Remembering...

Ptl B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

October 12, 2022

Rest in peace Officer Drew. A Key West and Florida police hero of honor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2018

In 1978 I was with the Bay Village PD in Ohio. We were saddened by the death of Officer Drew. Some of the older officers remembered him before he left for Florida. I recall several officers from Key West escorted the remains back to Ohio. Taken from us way too soon.

Patrolman Bryan Waltz (Retired))
Avon Lake PD, Ohio

June 15, 2017

Rest in peace, NAD.

Your friends in The Family MC

July 22, 2015

I am honored to be the recipient of the 2014 Patrolman Norman A Drew Memorial Man of the Year Award from the GCPOMS. As a resident of Bay Village for 20+ years it is a special honor to receive this award named for a native of Bay Village.

John C Kikol
Avon Lake , Ohio

John and Barb Kikol
Organizer of the Cops Ride, Cleveland Ohio

February 18, 2014

Continue to rest in peace Officer Drew, we will never forget the heroes who gave their all for us, and you sir are a hero.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

December 18, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Drew. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 14, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 18, 2011

HEROES live forever, and you sir are a hero. We will never forget the sacrifice you made for all of us... Continue to rest in peace.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

December 18, 2011

Thinking of the Drew family today as you face yet another EOW without your loved one.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

December 18, 2010

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 14, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 10, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 10, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

December 18, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you rest in peace PO Drew.

Cpl Thomas Locher 1976
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

January 25, 2006

OFFICER DREW,
YOU WERE SO YOUNG, AND HAD SO MUCH MORE TO GIVE. I KNOW YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, AND YOUR PRESENCE IS STILL WITH THOSE THAT KNEW AND LOVED YOU. REST IN PEACE.

DISPATCHER9520
SAUK COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

December 18, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU! ITS SAD THAT PEOPLE FORGET AFTER 30 YEARS! KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTON!!!!

CPD
CPD

August 23, 2005

Whether 3 months or 30 years one always backs another officer espically when "officer needs assistance" goes out. Your sacrifice shows that with only 3 months service you knew the "code". Rest in peace and be proud. I know your in God's hands.

Officer F.C.Wilkins Sr. (Retired)
Roanoke Co.P.D.

May 20, 2004

Whether 3 months or 30 years one always backs another officer espically when "officer needs assistance" goes out. Your sacrifice shows that with only 3 months service you knew the "code". Rest in peace and be proud. I know your in God's hands.

Officer F.C.Wilkins Sr. (Retired)
Roanoke Co.P.D.

May 20, 2004

You are remembered, rest in peace motorman.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

March 25, 2004

To Officer Drew, you are gone but not forgotten, we in South Florida remember your sacrifice....

God Bless you

Terry Miyars, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares e/o/w 11/6/86, Hialeah PD, FL

January 26, 2004

Whether it was 3 months or 3 years, you wore a badge of honor and made the ultimate sacrifice.
God Speed Officer Drew.

Sgt. Mike Edes
Maine State Police

January 17, 2004

from a fellow kwpd officer, rest in peace, you served your city well.

ofc
key west