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Andre Gerard Booker

FUNERAL HOME

Bliley's Funeral Home - Staples Mill

8510 Staples Mill Rd

Richmond, Virginia

Andre Booker Obituary

Officer Andre Gerard Booker, age 26, of Richmond, Va., was fatally injured and departed this life on January 12, 2003 while being in service to his community. Officer Booker was originally born in Winston-Salem, N.C. and attended school for a short period of time there before moving to Martinsville, Va. He was a graduate of Laurel Park High School and a graduate of Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville, Va. before completing the 30th Division Training Program for the Henrico Police Department. Those left behind to mourn his departure are his mother, Audrey Menefee of Henry County, Va., the closest of family friends, David Turner of Henry County Va.; one uncle, Mr. Charles (Patty) Booker of Greensboro, N.C., one aunt, Mrs. Tammie (Robert) Sheff of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two great-grandmothers, Mrs. Ethel Rowe and Mrs. Thelma Booker, both of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and his girlfriend, Lee Ann Sheppard. His remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home’s Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the West End Assembly of God, 401 Parham Rd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Henrico Police Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 27032, Richmond Va. 23273.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 14, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Andre Booker

47 Entries

Tasha

January 20, 2003

To the Family of Officer Booker,

May you find comfort in knowing that others share in your lost and are uplifting your family in prayers.

keith westbrook

January 17, 2003

in life as in death we celebrate a fallen one.

Evalyn Chapman

January 16, 2003

Audrey,

My love, thoughts, and prayers to you at this time as you grieve your way through every mother's greatest nightmare.

Andre was a student I will always remember because of his beautiful manners and dogged determination to do his best. He was a joy to have in class. That is largely attributable to "good home training" by you. Neither of you ever made excuses for him, so he knew to always do what was asked or expected, even if it seemed hard for him.

I am thankful that he got to pursue his dream and become a law enforcement officer. I know he was one of the best there, too.

I love you and miss you at LP. May God's Spirit surround you with the comfort that only one who has lost a son can share.

Antigone Jones

January 16, 2003

My deepest sympathy to your family. You are in my prayers

Ryk TRAEGER Snr

January 16, 2003

We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Officer Andre Gerard Booker. Mine and my family's condolences go to his family, friends and colleagues, who are in our hearts and in our minds at this time.

Sadly, those who remain must shuffle together to close the gap in the Thin Blue Line caused by his passing. May this Hero never be forgotten.

Sincerely,

J.R. "Bristle" TRAEGER Snr

Senior Constable (Retired)

South Australia Police

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Kris Chapin

January 15, 2003

There are no words to express how deep the loss when a police officer is taken from us.

I thank Andre for the time he spent protecting us. He and Don will become fast friends...

May God lift up his family, girlfriend and friends and give them strength to get them through such a sad time.

Jim Cullinan, P.S.O.

January 15, 2003

To the Family, co-workers and friends of Officer Andre Gerald Booker I send my prayers and thoughts to you all this day. May Andre Rest In Peace with Our Lord. May you all be blessed in knowing he is with God.

Brenda Stockton

January 15, 2003

To the family of Andre Booker:

Andre and I were in classes together at PHCC. To know Andre is to love him. I got to know him as a

friend and classmate. I was sadden when I was told of this tragedy.

I will never forget Andre and the times we had in class. I was glad to hear that he had gotten a job in his field because he worked so hard. I will always remember his smile. I share your loss and I hope that God will ease your pain.

I will remember you in my prayers.

Forever,

Brenda L. Stockton

Trade Act Specialist

Patrick Henry Community College

Robin & Bradley Peters

January 15, 2003

Bradley is a student of Mrs. Meneffee.We would like to send our prayers to Mrs. Menefee,family and friends of Andre, may God comfort and strengthen you all now.God bless all policemen and their families.

Scott White

January 15, 2003

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Booker. My heartfelt condolences on your extreme loss.

My prayers are with you.

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of

God.

Portsmouth Police Officer

Melody Margrave

January 15, 2003

Audrey,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Melody

Phyllis (Shackett) Fleming

January 15, 2003

I will never forget my friend and student. Andre was a true blessing to teach. I remember his smile, his sense of humor, and his dedication to others. I am blessed by knowing him for all of the years I have known him. He gave much more to the world than he took from it.

Andre was a fine example to young men everywhere. I remember the day he was accepted for Henrico County. No young man could have been more proud or honored or humbled than Andre. The world will truly miss him.

Audrey, rest assured that I am with you in spirit and in thoughts even though I cannot be with you in body. If you need anything, please feel free to call me when you come home.

Phyllis

Angie Gray

January 15, 2003

Deepest Sympathy in the Loss of your son. He is a true hero, protecting us and keeping us safe. My you feel Gods comfort during this difficult time. God Bless you and your family and his girlfriend and all who knew him and loved him.

Our thoughts and prayer are with you.

Henrico county employee and Henrico

Citizen

Angie Gray & Family

JoAnne Baehr

January 15, 2003

To The Booker family, The “A” Platoon family and Henrico County Police Department

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. There are no words to relieve the pain of your loss. May you find comfort in each other and in your wonderful memories of Andre. He was loved by so many and he will truly be missed.

He has a new beat now, as he takes God’s hand and walks the streets of Heaven. My love to all of you. God Bless!

Wife and Mother of Henrico County Police Officers

Wrenn Dirickson

January 15, 2003

I am a parent of a communications officer in Henrico County. I have

prayed for you, and will continue to

do so. I understand that Booker was

very well thought of and the County

is suffering the loss along with you. My child is also an only child.

I have no idea how your hearts are

holding this loss. I know that the

loss of any child, is one that is

the toughest of all losses. Your only ..I can't imagine.

I am a retired teacher, and have lost children I have taught. Last

spring, 2 young men died in auto

accidents, one 18, one 21.

I grieve with you, will pray along with you.

In Jesus Name,

A Mother

Courtney Phillips

January 15, 2003

I am so sorry for the lost of a friend,boyfriend,son,and worker,to all my pryers will be with you. I know how it is to lose someone u love alot my best friends passaway Nov 2 in a house fire. But the only way i got though it is to say to my self she is at home not are home but home God has her for a reason. and the same with Booker God took him for a reason. You my ask your self why, why him he was so young but God took him for something u may not know but he does he has his wing and he is flying over u now he is now your graden angle...Angen Sorry For your lost

The Friend and Family From Hermitage High School sends there love and pryers to all

R P

January 15, 2003

To the family of this fine young man, while our paths never crossed in this life, I felt I had to express my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of such a young, promising life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, but his body was just a vessel to keep his soul which has gone before us to prepare a place for us so keep your Faith and remember we have no sorrow God can not share we have no burden he can not bear.

Keep the Faith - Always

Ervette Hylton

January 15, 2003

Audrey and family, Sorry to hear about the loss of Andre. Just to let you know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Hollie Statzer

January 15, 2003

May God be with all who knew him and loved him in this tragic time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God will hold him and keep him in his loving hands.

Anjanette Kabani

January 15, 2003

I AM SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR SON. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. FOR WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR THE NIGHT, BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING!

Rob Witham

January 15, 2003

We are grateful to Officer Booker for his selfless act and mourn his tragic loss. Thanks to his family, and please know we are a better community for his service to our protection and betterment.

God bless you.

Rob Witham

Glen Allen, VA

Crystal Martin

January 14, 2003

I worked with Andre at Rives and became very good friends with him. I will miss him so much he was a wonderful person. My thought and prayers are with his family and girlfriend.

Richard and Virginia Hausler

January 14, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Andre'. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

David McClain

January 14, 2003

You will be in our family's prayers.

David, Vivian and family

Rodney, Tracy and family Brooks

January 14, 2003

To the Booker Family our Hearts are with you. Andre will always be in our Hearts and Prayers.

Henrico County Strike Force

January 14, 2003

Henrico County Police Strike Force wishes to extend our condolences to the Family and Friends of Officer Andre' Booker.

Kelly Hancock-DMMS

January 14, 2003

Sorry to hear about your son. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Letitia Gaines

January 14, 2003

To the Booker family. Lee Ann and Soul always trust in the Lord. My prayers are with you.

(This has really touch my heart deeply)

God Bless,

LYLE & LORETTA JOHNSON & FAMILY

January 14, 2003

TO THE BOOKER FAMILY... HENRICO CO. POLICE FAMILY.. MY HEART FEELS FOR YOU ALL. MAY GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU, MAY HE TOUCH YOU TO GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO MOVE ON. MY SYMPATHY TO EVERY ONE.

ERNESTINE WOODSON

January 14, 2003

TO THE BOOKER FAMILY

I DID NOT KNOW YOUR SON PERSONALLY, BUT I SHARE IN YOUR LOST. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL KEEP YOU STRONG.

Christine Brown

January 14, 2003

So sorry to hear about the passing of your son. Just to let you know you are in our prayers and to know that at this time you must lean and depend on God. For he is our source of strength in the time of sorrow.

Sylvia Tunstall

January 14, 2003

The Booker family and Henrio County Police Department will have my continous prayers.

Al and Sandra Hott

January 14, 2003

Although we did not know Andre personally, he looks like such a fine young man and we know he will be greatly missed by all those who loved and knew him. Our prayers are with his family and friends as he enters his new home with God.

Heather Holmes

January 14, 2003

To the Booker family: Im so sorry about your loss. We will miss hearing that pleasant voice over the radio. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Communications Officer

Heather R Holmes

Henrico Police Department

Laurie Condrey

January 14, 2003

There are no words to relieve the pain of such a tragedy. Our family is lifting all of you in prayer daily. May God be with you as He holds your son.

A Policer Officer's Wife and Family

The Condrey's and The Dunn Children

LAURA HARVEY

January 14, 2003

I DON'T EVEN NO THIS YOUNG MAN, OR YOUR FAMILY BUT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL....

Mrs. Thacker DMMS

January 14, 2003

Love and prayers for you and your family.

The Mustang Team Terry, Reba, Pat, and Ashlee

January 14, 2003

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. We know that God will give you comfort in this difficult time. God bless you!

Linda Fondren

January 14, 2003

To lose a love one is quite painful and my prayers are with you.Take comfort in Phil 1:21.

Sandra, Marlo, Vickie, Anita, and Johnsie Drewry Mason Middle School

January 14, 2003

Our heartfelt sympathy to Audrey and family. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

A Nelson Courser

January 14, 2003

My heart-felt condolances to you and your family in your loss. May you find some comfort knowing others are trying to feel your pain. May our God grant you peace.

Michelle Johnson

January 14, 2003

To the family of Andre' Booker. I'm very sorry for your lost. Andre' will be missed thru out our department. Words cannot describe how we feel when we loose a fellow officer. As a Communications Offier/Dispatcher with Henrico County Andre's voice over the radio as a 40 car unit will be missed. You're an angel now with God. Fly your wings with grace and honor. CO 1st Class Michelle J. Johnson

norma silvius

January 14, 2003

May you find some peace in knowing your son was doing what he loved. My prayers are with you.

N. Silvius (mother of a police officer)

Kathy McNiff

January 14, 2003

I'm sorry for your loss.

Tina Gates

January 14, 2003

While I see and share my boyfriend's pain, a Career Officer w/ Henrico PD, I know it cannot begin to equal the pain you must be feeling. I can only hope your faith and the support of family and friends will help to comfort you during the difficult days ahead.

donald parr

January 14, 2003

felt very compelled to take time to come online to offer my heartfelt condolences to your family on such an untimely loss. may god be w/ you in your times of grief. sincerely, donnie parr.

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