Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

With sorrow for the loss of a Brother a Husband a Father a Friend a Teacher a Mentor an Officer and a Protector of the Peace. I am trully sorry and share the pain for your loss.
Sincerly Donald Napoli

Donald Napoli
Sams Town Security Officer

February 7, 2006

Sgt. Prendes,

There are no adequate words to express my emotions over your tragic death, and the loss to your family. You are with the LORD, rest peacefully. Your family will remain in my prayers.

Sergeant
Henderson PD, Nevada

February 7, 2006

You will surely be missed. As i remembered you from growing up in Las Vegas and spending 8 years of school with you, you were a wonderful person. Someone i always admired. You always were bigger than life and hearing of your passing truly tears my heart. I feel for your wife and family. God Bless them through their hard times. I can only imagine their pain and loss. My condolences and prayers are with them. You are forever a hero to me and this city. I will never forget you.

To all the law enforcement officers in this community... Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

Mary Jane Dorsey

Mary Jane Dorsey

February 7, 2006

THE POLICEMAN’S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS.
HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS.
"STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU?
HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain’t.
Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a Saint.
I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I’ve been violent because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep,
though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though sometimes I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many unmanly tears.
I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here,
they never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you’ve a place for me Lord, it needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t, I’ll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod.
As the Policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman, you’ve borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in hell."

Unknown Author

5746
LVMPD

February 7, 2006

Rest easy brother, we will take the watch from here. You are 10-7, god bless you.

Midtown Patrol
Tucson Police Department

February 7, 2006

To the Prendes family, may God bless you during this most difficult time. Sgt. Prendes was taken way too soon. He is a true Hero. I have family who live in Las Vegas and I know what a great job LVMPD does every day. God Bless you.

POLICE OFFICER L. GARCIA
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPT

February 7, 2006

My deepest condolences to the mpd police dept and sgt. prendes' family. Remember: Valor is stability not of the arms and legs, but courage of the soul. Sgt. Prendes had tremendous courage in the face of fear. God bless.

Darcie Clinton
nlvpd dispatch

February 7, 2006

"The only thing neccessary for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing." Like many others here I too never had the pleasure Sarge, but rest assured I will do my part to make sure know one ever forgets. Ofc.Mike Souder Downtown Area Command

M. Souder #7331
LVMPD

February 7, 2006

Being a volunteer for Metro in Laughlin, you find you become part of a large family, on Wednesday I saw and heard the comments of Laughlin Metro officers as they waited on information about Sgt Prendes many of them knew him or had met him. We are 110 miles away from Las Vegas, but all of the officers I was near in our substation shared the grief of the Metro family.

ART KOLB -MVP
LVMPD-LAUGHLIN

February 7, 2006

Henry,
Eleven years ago, I was in field training, second phase at NEAC. This was a new sub station, I was nervous, and was intimidated, like most new officers. I remember you came up to me and introduced yourself with a beaming smile and firm handshake. Immediately, I was calm, relaxed, and ready to learn. I don't know if I ever told you how relieved I was knowing you would be my FTO. I could tell before our first briefing you were well liked and respected by all the officers in the room. The next three weeks was where you shared your knowledge that is still a permanent part of me. We had fun and you treated me as an equal early in my career, and years later, whenever we passed each other, we would laugh at "old times".
Henry, you made the ultimate sacrifice, but a part of you is in every trainee you had.... You will always be in our hearts and minds. You were a positive influence in my life and career, and I thank you. I will never forget P#4067...

James Mizusaki p#4757
LVMPD

February 7, 2006

When I first moved here two years ago, my car broke down and a Las Vegas Metro Officer stopped and ask me if there was anything he could do to help. I never knew the officer’s name until the other day, it was Sergeant Henry Prendes. I knew that day that he was truly a nice person and a good neighbor to all the citizen’s of Las Vegas. Sergeant Prendes you were a hero long before today. God Bless you.

A. Minear

February 7, 2006

The effect of this tragedy is especiallly poignant for those of us who work almost exclusively in the area of Domestic Violence Intervention. Approaching a door which hides an unknown element can be challenging at the best of times. Sergent Prendes demonstrated his willingness to go to the aid of those he did not know and to take the risk associated with such an action. His bravery demonstrates an extraordinary level of courage, commitment and resolve. Sergent Prendes, in fullfilling his duty, gave his last full measure and we are all diminished by his loss. All of the Deputies of the Sheriffs Civil Section/DSD/LVMPD mourn his passing.

Deputy Sheriff Michael Giles
Clark County Sheriffs Civil Section/DSD/LVMPD

February 6, 2006

Dearest Henry,

Anyone that was fortunate enough to have met you will be touched by you forever. As I reflect on my childhood memories, I see you laughing and your presence was always larger than life. You seemed to have an innate gift of making those around you feel special. You sacraficed for us all and for that I thank you. How honored I feel to have known you.

To the Prendes family- may God bless you all and keep you in his care during your time of sorrow and always.

Michelle Gennock

Michelle Gennock

February 6, 2006

In Valor there is Hope. I Hope your passage into Heaven was peaceful and that prayer will sustain your family at this tragic time. Rest in Peace, Brother.

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo

February 6, 2006

You displayed all the courage and bravery that a man could have. For this you paid the ultimate price.

I hope that the passage below will ease the pain and bring some closure to your family and friends.


I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm FREE
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at close of day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh,a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My lifes been full, I savored much.
Good friends,good times, a loved one's
touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undone grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me
God wanted me now;
He set me Free

Dawn Bates
a saddened citizen

February 6, 2006

As we visit your city from Greece we happen to be here during sad times for all, because a hero fell while doing his duties. Your loss reminds me the loss of 3 of my Greek brothers in arms who also paid the ultimate price while performing their duties. Although thousand miles away, we cops are the same everywhere. You gave everything without asking for nothing in return. Rest my brother, your shift is finally over. We will see you again some day.
God Bless Sgt. Prendes and his family.
Dimitris Mandas and Eleni Chroni, Officers National Police of Greece.

Officers Dimitris Mantas & Heleni Chroni
Greek National Police

February 6, 2006

Thank you for your brave and dedicated service.

Edward Gonzalez

February 6, 2006

Sgt Prendes, thank you for your sacrifice and service brother. I know that God has a special place for you at his side. May God bless you and your family

LAPD

February 6, 2006

Thank you Henry , for making a difference!!! You will never be forgotten. Your bravery in laying down your life....as Christ did for us is so awesome. My love and blessings to Dawn, the girls and your family.
I'm so glad I got to meet you when I did.
Diana

Diana Sherman

February 6, 2006

Thank you Henry , for making a difference!!! You will never be forgotten. Your bravery in laying down your life....as Christ did for us is so awesome. My love and blessings to Dawn, the girls and your family.
I'm so glad I got to meet you qwhen I did.
Diana

Diana Sherman

February 6, 2006

..... "There's holes in the floor of Heaven, and he's watching over you and me"........ Vaya con dios

Lourdes Cruz, CRO II
LVMPD DSD

February 6, 2006

My Prayers and Thoughts go out to the family , fellow officers and friends of SGT HENRY PRENDES.... He will be greatly missed in this community ...but know he in Heaven with God watching over all over you... he will be your Special Angel now.......

Sue Van ES
citizen

February 6, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sgt. Prendes made the ultimate sacrifice. He will NOT be forgotten. God Bless.

Lt. Rich Bliven
Lyndon Fire Dept.

February 6, 2006

God speed Sergeant Prendes. May you rest in peace. you're home now. My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire prendes family. You will not be forgotten.You will always be remembered as one of Metro's finest.God bless.

Girlfriend of a metro officer

February 6, 2006

You gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect those officers under your command. A job well done! Rest in peace brother and you will never be forgotten. May god bless your wife and children.

Sgt. James Borum (Ret.)
Montgomery County PD Maryland

February 6, 2006