On November 24, 2005, Drug Enforcement Administration Bridgetown, Barbados Country Attaché Hollis Williams suffered a heart attack and passed away while on holiday vacation at his family's residence in Richmond, Virginia.

Williams spent 36 years in public service. He entered duty with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration in March 1983, and served in a variety of foreign and domestic assignments that included the New Orleans Field Division, Washington Field Division, Brasilia, Brazil Country Office, and the Caribbean Division. His supervisory assignments included the Sao Paulo, Brazil Resident Office, Jackson, MS Resident Office, and the Bridgetown, Barbados Country Office. Prior to joining the DEA, Williams served 12 distinguished years of service as a police officer for the Chicago Police Department and 4 years of service with the Arlington, VA Police Department.

Williams, who passed at age 56 is survived by his wife Adrian, his daughter, Taneisha, and his son Hollis Jr.

The NABNA Executive Board is deeply saddened by the sudden and untimely passing of Williams, who was a true, dedicated and faithful member of NABNA and the law enforcement community.

A Memorial service will be held in the Washington, D.C. area on December 14, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.

Location: The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square 9171 Central Avenue Capitol Heights, Maryland 20743 (301) 333-9033

Any questions concerning the Washington, D.C. Memorial Service can be directed to:

Gregory A. Scott, Office: (202) 305-2626 Cell: (202) 345-6544