Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Sgt. Prendes-
You are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve this tragic loss. The shock you are feeling is shared, unfortunately by all too many other survivors. Please know that you are not alone. It is a small consolation to know he died a hero, helping someone who needed a hero. May God give you strength to get through each day.

M. Walker, Widow of
California Highway Patrol Lt. Michael Walker EOW 12/31/05

February 3, 2006

As I sit and try to make sense of this tragedy I see there really is no way to ever do that. As I kiss my sons goodnight, I know henry will never do that again. As I say goodnight to my wife and bid farewell with a kiss before I go to work, I know Henry will never do that again. As we conduct daily briefings with all the cops to share critical information, I know Henry will never do that again. Henry gave his life so that a citizen would be saved from the terror of a crazed boyfirend.In doing so, He left a void that will never be filled. This community lost a selfless dedicated public servant who made the ultimate sacrifice. How can we ever make sense of that.

Sergeant Ray Reyes
LVMPD

February 3, 2006

It was an Honor to have known you and you will not be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Rest in Peace, Brother

Detective Steve DiGiulio
Las Vegas Metroploitan Police Dept.

February 2, 2006

To the family of Sergeant Henry Prendes and our brothers and sisters serving with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police department, we extend our condolences.
Know that in his memory, we continue.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police

February 2, 2006

My deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Henry Prendes and to the entire Metropolitan Las Vegas Dept. Thank you for your dedicate service and ultimate sacrafice. Rest In Peace.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department - Bayview District

February 2, 2006

HENRY....MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND TO ALL THE OFFICERS AT THE LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT. WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

OFFICER MICHAEL ROSE (RETIRED)
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

February 2, 2006

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Henry Prendes.
May the Lord give each of you strength and peace during this difficult time.
Know that Sergeant Henry Prendes is at rest, now that he is safe at home.

Wife of a LVMPD Officer
LVMPD

February 2, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Sergeant Henry Prendes and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Henry... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

February 2, 2006

To the family and friends of Sgt. Prendes:

Please know that my prayers are with you. No words can really convey what you are feeling right now.

For those of us that wear the badge or have worn the badge, we have always known "there but for the grace of God, go you or I".

When we lose one our own, each and every one of us feel the pain of the loss.

May God bless you and help you through this time of sorrow. Please know that the law enforcement family will always be with you.

Frank Adams
Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

February 2, 2006

To those you leave behind-I pray that the memories you have of your officer in happy times will help to ease the pain you're feeling now.
"One thing I know: the only ones among you who will be truly happy are those who have sought and found a way to serve." Albert Schweitzer
Rest easy, Brother; you will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Barbara L. Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN

February 2, 2006

I had the good fortune of briefly knowing Sgt. Prendes. I graduated the Academy in December and was assigned to the Southwest Area Command where Henry was. We were on different squads but I could tell that he was very well liked and people gravitated toward him. I only wish I had a chance to know him better. Thank you for your service and dedication sir.

Police Officer Jeff Clark
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

February 2, 2006

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing...

God bless you, I raise my children to idolize men like you, it would be an honor if they become half the man you were.

Ptl. Vigilagt
New Jersey

February 2, 2006

On behalf of The City of Easton Police Department, I would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Sergeant Henry Prendes. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sgt. may you rest in peace and watch over all your brothers in blue.

Friend and co-worker of City of Easton Police Officer Jesse E. Sollman EOW March 25,2005.

Lieutenant Michael J. Orchulli
City of Easton Police Department

February 2, 2006

Our prayers and condolences go out to Sgt. H Prendes and his family. Hard to believe just the other day I saw you around SWAC and now I must allow myself to accept this horrifying reality. You will be missed here at metro.

Police Officer J. Ayala 7906
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept

February 2, 2006

"No Greater Love has a man than this....that he should lay down his life for his friends."

May God welcome you into his loving arms, and comfort your family.
As a frequent visitor to Vegas, this strikes me especially hard. I have often given thought to transfering to Vegas.
Keep your heads up, Metro. You are true warriors in the breech.

Detective Joseph Lyon
Fort Wayne P.D.

February 2, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and department of Sergeant Prendes. He is truly a hero whose sacrifice will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace in the loving arms of his Creator.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

February 2, 2006

When loved ones must leave us for a little while
Our hearts are heavy and there is no smile.
Grief and pain seem here to stay
And we find little strength to face each day.
They're not really gone, of our lives they're still a part--
Because our loved ones memory will live on in our heart.

May you rest in eternal peace.
A concerned and grateful citizen of Las Vegas, NV
Debbie W.

February 2, 2006

Although I did not know Sgt. Henry Prendes, I Have known many like him... true heroes.

Ofc. Prendes' family will be in our hearts, as will the members of the LVPD, your loss is the communities loss.

Eric Bruss - Police Officer

Officer E.M. Bruss #623
Santa Fe TX Police Department

February 2, 2006

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

Henry, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

February 2, 2006

THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY AND DEDICATION TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY. THERE ARE NOT MANY PEOPLE THAT CAN BE A POLICE OFFICER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

CORRECTIONS OFFICER
CLV DETENTION

February 2, 2006

God be with your family, loved ones, friends, and co-workers..

What a very frightening thing to read. It brings tears to my eyes to read the tragedy that took your life... I cry and pray now for your co-workers that were with you in those final moments because only God can help them through this. I cry at the thought of you possibly having children and a wife being left behind to carry on your legacy... I'm so sorry.

Thank you so much for your sacrifice Henry, for your willingness to put yourself in danger to help someone else... You are and always will be a hero in my eyes..

I hope that one day God will lead those who knew and loved you to this site so they can see how many of us across this nation that will NEVER EVER FORGET you nor your sacrifice.

LEO Fiancee and friend of Peter Grignon EOW 3/23/05

LEO FIANCEE
LMPD, Kentucky

February 2, 2006

God bless you and your family Sergeant Prendes. Your courage and heroism are a credit to your profession.
"The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion." Proverbs 28:1

Sgt. TM
WCSO-Reno, Nv

February 2, 2006

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

SERGEANT PRENDES, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

February 2, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergant Henry Prendes as well as to the Las Vegas Police Department. Rest in peace Sgt. Prendes, you are gone but will not be forgotten.
R.I.P

Cpl Zeno Kammermann
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

February 2, 2006

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. R.I.P. BROTHER

POLICE OFFICER
PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT.

February 2, 2006