Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was a news photographer at channel13. Reporter Sandy Beall and I were sent to the area on reports of a shooting. We saw Officee Kahre on his bike at a nearby convenience store and acknowledged each other with a wave. Thinking the shooter was gone we headed out. Minutes later, few blocks away were hear the call for officer down. We literally passed the shooter driving to the scene. I was 26. I immediately saw officer Kahre on the ground with an obviously fatal head wound. It was me, my reporter, Officer Kahre his back up who had just shot the killer and ran out to help his colleague.. I saw exactly where Officer Kahre was shot and that he was gone. I was totally shaken. I did my job and called our newsroom to send cameras, reporters and go into full coverage. Personally, as a young photographer I was deeply disturbed and more than a little traumatized by it. I had to go to his memorial so I didn’t have that last image of him in the street. I think of Officer Kahre often and pray for him and his family. May he rest in peace and I hope his family has been blessed in the years since his murder. I will never forget. I love there’s a school named for him. That experienced changed me forever.

Robyn Davenport
Former News Photographer

October 13, 2024

Marc and I went to school together he was a great kid and grew up on the same block I did.

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avery church friend

May 14, 2021

My son starts the academy soon, I shared some memories of you with him and your loss. You are never forgotten

Retired, Las Vegas Municipal Court Court Supervisor

January 15, 2020

Rest in peace and Olav Hashalom Officer Kahre.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2019

RIP

None
None

October 11, 2018

Officer Kahre,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Las Vegas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 11, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 9, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 21rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 17, 2009

Rest in Peace Officer Kahre. I remember the day you were taken from us, what a sad day it was.I had the good fortune of serving in Traffic and your memory will always be present in that Bureau, as well as the school named in your honor. The old timers spoke of you with the highest regard. Rest now in the arms of the Lord.

P.O. Thomas A. Carpenter
Las Vegas Metro P.D.

October 15, 2009

Funny how the years go by. I was just talking to some rookies about you , how we worked together, and how you were the neighborhood cop when I was a kid. Was at the school the named for you, you would be proud of the kids there Marc. Today we lost a NHP trooper and it made me think of those our agency has lost over the years. I still remember the day you were killed and the last time I saw you on that day. Seems like yesterday but it was twenty years ago. May you continue to rest in peace.

Deputy Chief
LVMPD

February 28, 2008

Bless the family of Officer Kahre. You will never be forgotten.

mjw643

January 11, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 11, 2007

On the upcoming anniversary of your untimely death we remember you and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 9, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

June 29, 2007

I still think of you Mark, every since our academy days..Now my grand daughter,Morgan Ronan, goes to the school they named after you.
Rest in Peace my brother.
Ed

Det. Ed Ronan(Ret.)1277
LVMPD

June 27, 2007

Sleep safe with Our Lord.

October 11, 2006

My son went to the school named after Kahre, every year they have a parade in honor of Officer Kahre to remember him. While his death was so long ago, you are never forgotten.

Matt Clason

February 7, 2006

Metro LV buried another cop today and I know this must have brought
back all those painful memories to
your family. My heart goes out to them as well as to the Prendes. God
bless.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

February 7, 2006

It is with great sadness that we lost another LVMPD officer today. It reminds us of Officer Kahre's death. An Elementary School has been named for Officer Kahre, and he will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Sergeant lost today and also Officer Kahre's family. These men will never be forgotten.

J, Hughes
LVMPD

February 2, 2006

Sir, although this happened so many years ago you are still in our prayers. Your bravery and heroism will never be forgotten

D
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February 1, 2006

You are a true hero who was taken from your family too early. You will never be forgotten. God bless you and keep you forever.

DE
St. Louis City Police

June 18, 2004

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

Det.C.Perry
Ky. State Police