Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Henry,
Although I never knew you nor your family, your death has touched me in a way I never could have known. I drove past the scene not knowing that is where a brave policeman lost his life that day. I cried for your family and for our community. You are one of the brave and dedicated that would put your life on the line to save mine. That, my dear man, is an act of selflessness and bravery. Thank you for serving my community. I saw your wife on the road a few weeks ago and silently sent a prayer her way. Put on your angel wings and fly high...you have earned them. Your family is very lucky they have such a fabulous angel watching over them...
with love and respect...

Dara Lewis
Summerlin resident

March 17, 2006

My heart and prayers go out to Dawn, Brooke and Kylee. Henry was one of the most influential people in my life. He was a guy who stood out amongst others, people admired him. I have so many wonderful memories of Henry that I will never forget. He was allways there when you needed advice and a friend, even in a different state, he would call, out of the blue just to see what was going on, and how I was doing. I can remember him taking time and giving me advice while waiting to board an airplane with his wife and two girls on there way to Mexico for a family vacation. This was the kind of guy he was, caring, strong, and kind, I miss him dearly as do we all who knew him. He has changed my life in so many ways, mostly my relationship with god, Henry would allways tell me " you need get right with God bro" and I thank him for that. I look at him as an older brother that I never had. He will be missed dearly and never forgotten. Can't wait for hunting season bro. R.I.P. my brother, love you bro. can't wait to see you.
Justin

Justin Bauerle
education

March 17, 2006

Sergeant Prendes,

God blessed you and you will never
be forgotten.

Ashley
Clark County Coroner

March 16, 2006

WOW! What a guy! What an inspiration! Dawn we are so happy you met and married such a great guy. We love you and have you in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could have met Henry. I have read all the remembrances and reflections of Henry, what a comfort they must be to you and the girs. I viewed the funeral, wish I could have been there to support you. Was there in Spirit. Will try to call you sometime soon, haven't been able to reach you. Love in Christ, take care dear child, Kay Wilkins

Kay and Bill Wilkins
Friends

March 14, 2006

Sgt. Prendes was obviously very loved and respected. Thank you for your service to your community and our country, brother. Thinking of your family and friends, with heartfelt sympathy.

Trooper Dawn L Berry
Colorado State Patrol

March 12, 2006

To the family of Sgt. Prendes and to the Las Vegas Metro Police Dept.

I am truly sorry for you loss, words cannot explain why these horrific incidents happen. I can understand why we as Officer's of the law exists. We are the protectors of the weak and helpless, we answer to the call of danger , while others run away from it. We are in a unique position that the public will never understand. The band of brotherhood that exist throughout the law enforcement family. When one gets killed in the line of duty, we all feel the pain across America. What I can assure to the family of Sgt. Prendes is that we will contiue to march and protect and serve. His death will never be forgotten. May the family of Sgt. Prendes and LVMPD find peace in their hearts during these dark days ahead.

Officer S.Neri #17626
California Highway Patrol

March 12, 2006

I couldn't believe it when I saw Sgt. Prendes profiled on America's Most Wanted's segment "In the Line of Duty" tonight. I recognized him immediately. Although I didn't know him personally, I saw him numerous times on the TV show "COPS." As a result, I felt that I somewhat knew him.

I was taken aback when I saw that he had been killed. My heart sank as I saw him profiled and I felt that I had lost one of my best friends.

May God bless him and his family. May He help ease their tremendous pain.

Devon D. Dollar, Deputy Sheriff
San Juan County (New Mexico) Sheriff's Office

March 11, 2006

Henry, You touched so many lives. I was truly blessed to know you and have spent so much time with you while you were here. It has been very difficult since you been gone,I think about you every day...I never questioned God"why you were taken" I just give thanks for the opportunity to know you and become such good friends. I pray often for your family and I am very hopefull everyone will be ok.

Until we meet again...Love you!!!

March 11, 2006

Sir,
You lived a Hero and left a Hero..Your work here is done..Rest in Peace. We have the watch now. God Speed and God Bless your family, friends and all those at the LVMPD. WE WILL NOT FORGET.

Police Officer
City of Ellisville, Missouri

March 11, 2006

Henry, my beloved friend, you are amazing, I loved playing golf with you and studying the Bible was your passion, you have inspired me to lead others to Christ and watch over them, like you did me. I always tell people your playing golf with Abraham and Moses now.. that's what keeps me smiling... I think about you everyday and I can't wait to see you again in Heaven. I know your in God's perfect glory now, and to see the thousands of people who came to Christ because of your faith is amazing. I love you brother...see you soon. Ted

Ted Buchman
Friend

March 7, 2006

A great loss of someone who has touched my life in more ways possible. It was an honor to befriend a person who lights up life by just being himself.

Michelle J. S
Dallas, Texas

March 7, 2006

As fellow Peace Officers, we wish to pay our respects to this fine officer, his family and LVMPD. Signed, All of the SR. COURT CLERKS AND COURT OFFICERS OF THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW YORK.

Sr. Court Clerk
Supreme Court Staten Island, NY

March 5, 2006

I never had the honor of meeting Sgt. Henry Prendes, and cannot feel the deep loss, hurt, and sorrow his family feels, yet at the same time, not be able to move on from that horrible day. It all hits too close to home. I am proud to live in the city of Las Vegas and have such wonderful, honorable Officers who give there all every day in the line of duty. THANK YOU! Henry, you did not only fall a hero, but lived a hero! May you watch over your family, who need you so badly, but rest knowing that the entire Las Vegas Police Dept. have your watch from here!
To Henry's entire family, I cannot express how "sorry" I am for your loss. May he give you signs to let you know he is with you always, and may you have peace that one day, when God is ready, will you all meet again for eternity.

They made a song for you Henry! It was beautiful.

Daughter of a Las Vegas Police Officer

March 4, 2006

With deepest regards and sympathy. Thank you for watching over those on the streets. It is our watch now.

Lexington Division of Police Recruit Class 22006.

Recruit McClanahan
Lexington Division of Police

March 3, 2006

I have always respected our police officers in LV. I try to teach our youth of LV., that same respect.Our athletes at Arbor View H.S.are very aware of the tragedy that recently took place. Our Lettermans Club would like to help the daughters of officer Henry Prendes. Is there an account that is set up for the family? If we can help, please call coach Malloy at 799-6660 ext.4089 Thank you.

Russel D. Malloy
CCSD Head FB Coach, Arbor View H.S.

March 3, 2006

I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the funeral of Sgt. Prendes. Sgt. Prendes was a great man in both his personal life and to this community. He took the ultimate sacrifice that each and everyone of us hope that we never have to take. Thank you Sgt. Prendes and god bless your family.

Senior Officer J. Brandon
Nevada Department of Corrections

March 2, 2006

Just want to say we appreciate your service !! God bless! Rest in peace.

A.Guerrero
Non affiliate in academy

February 28, 2006

You lived the life of a hero. May you and the rest of our fallen brothers keep watch over us from above. God bless you and your family.

Senior Patrolman J. Allen
Victoria Police Dept.

February 28, 2006

We all mourn your loss. God bless the Prendes family and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and all the brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement.

He is watching over us from heaven.

Detective Claudio Saa
Town of Herndon (Va) Police / Northern Virginia Gang Task Force

February 27, 2006

Henry was a great guy, I met him once in Vegas during the Baker to Vegas weekend. What a great man, with a love for his job, life and his family. You will be missed my brother. To his family, from the law enforcement family, we love you and Henry will never be forgotten.

Chris Smith
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

February 26, 2006

I told Sergeant Prendes story to our church today. We are the community where the fugitve from Massachusetts shot and killed one of our police officers,Jim Self, just a few weeks ago. I just gave Sergeant Prendes story to the local police force this afternoon.
Several people were born again today in our service and the local police force was thankful for the testimony of faith. Would you let his family know that he continues to touch the world through his faith?
Thank you,
Dr. Sam Bailey
Twin Lakes Baptist Church
Mtn. Home , Arkansas

Pastor Sam Bailey
Twin Lakes Baptist Church, Mtn. Home, AR

February 26, 2006

As a true hero you will never be forgotten. Rest now, and may God bless your family.

A Brother To All That Have Fallen
Chesapeake Sheriff's Office

February 26, 2006

We are so blessed to have had you in our lives. We thank you for being our friend, for always having time for our family. You have changed so many lives, my friend, including ours for the better. There are hundreds and hundreds of stories of people committing their lives to Christ because of your love for Him. Your unwaivering faith, your God given ability to spread the word on the streets of Las Vegas, your devotion and love for God, family, friends, co-workes, as well as complete strangers have have made us stronger and more dedicated to continuing your mission of spreading God's word and His love. We promise will always be there for Dawn, Kylee and Brooke in whatever they need or want. We are committed to help fulfill your dream of a camp for underpriviledged children. We love you Henry Prendes and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you've done for everyone you came in contact with. We know that you are now wrapped in the arms of Jesus in Heaven and we know we'll see you when it's our time. Until then .....

Lynda & Bob Parker
friend

February 25, 2006

Sgt. Prendes' leadership and heroic work will never be forgotten. May God bless him and his entire family in the most painful time of all. I have many friends who works for this fine police department, and I respect the men and women who protects and serves the city of Las Vegas as well as the adjacent areas that lies under Metro's jurisdiction.

Robert Donahoo
former resident of Las Vegas - now in Los Angeles

February 24, 2006

Sgt. Prendes, yesterday I received an e-mail with information to call your mom, which by a coincidence lives in my city, my husband Officer Emilio Miyares, died working for the city your mom lives at, I belong to COPS and that is why I received that e-mail in order to contact her. Today, I called and left a message for her to call me and decided to come back to your page and read your reflections, I always knew but by reading I really believe that God selects the Police Officers, I was reading and found not only a good man but a man of God who believed in his job, and died for it(my husband was 27 years old when he died and like you, he served God, did his police work from his heart and died doing what he loved to do LE) I know that when I finally speak to your mom, I will take my hat off to her for raising the wonderful son that she had. To your wife, your not alone we are here for you, for your kids, Daddy was and always be a Hero but most important, he will ALWAYS be your daddy.

God Bless you, your family and friends..

"Dios Lo Bendiga"

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

February 24, 2006