January 5, 1960 - July 4, 2001

Sergeant Donald Henson was born in Takoma Park, Maryland and was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County.

Sergeant Henson graduated from Richard Montgomery High School's class of 1977 in Rockville.

On October 19, 1985 Sergeant Henson became the devoted husband of Christi Richter at Saint Mary's Church in Rockville.

Sergeant Henson began his career with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office on June 25, 1990 where he spent his first six months attending the Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy. He was a proud graduate of Session XXIII.

Sergeant Henson was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on December 23, 1996.

On July 4, 2001 Sergeant Henson was tragically taken from us in a motor vehicle accident in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Sergeant Henson was a devoted family man who spent most of his special time with is loving wife Christi and their family of birds.

Sergeant Henson was an avid Redskins and Orioles fan; never missing a home football game, even if it meant missing out on an overtime detail. He became front-page news when he caught a game ball at Super Bowl XXVII in Minnesota.

Sergeant Henson's dedication to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the eternal friendship's he made with his colleague's will be remembered by all who had the opportunity to work with him.

Sergeant Henson is also survived by his mother, June, his father, Lawrence and his stepmother, Ann. He will be greatly missed by many, many other family and friends.

Sergeant Henson may be 10-7 for the remainder but his dedication, friendly face and upbeat approach to life will remain in our hearts and minds forever. We will truly miss you Brother Don