Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Dawn
Hi dawn you have been so storng you are doing everything in his foot steps!!! He is going to be missed but he is in a better place just think hes with god. God is whacting down on you and the girls I know you just cant wait to see him be just be storger and you will get thowe this he is going to always be in our hearts we all love him and you and the girls

love always Jessica Tinker
p.s WE LOVE YOU HENRY AND DAWN

Jessica
friend

May 16, 2006

True hero

P/O #3234
PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT.

May 16, 2006

To the Family of Sergeant Prendes

My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family for your loss. A little over a week ago, my brother, who is a New York City Police Officer, lost a friend in the line of duty. He too was taken from us the same way Henry was. When I got the news of Gary's death, the story sounded familiar and then I realized I had heard it a few months ago. I sat in front of the TV and cried and then called my brother to tell him I loved him. The only way I can make sense of these losses is that they are in a better place. Rest in peace Sergeant Prendes.

Tricia- sister of NYPD officer

May 15, 2006

My mom went to highschool with you and she worked with you its sad to see you go she misses your smile but she knows you are in a better place we all do we love you

Jessica Tinker's friend and Lauri Moss's Daughter
Kelsee Moss

Kelsee
friends daughter

May 15, 2006

Brave. Professional. Compassionate. You will never be forgotten for the beautiful human being you were. Although I barely knew you, you left a great impression on me and I'm sure, on all of those whose lives you touched. Your star will always shine brightly. Rest in Peace, Sergeant Prendes.

Cris Melendez
TIP of Southern Nevada

May 14, 2006

Thank you for protecting and serving and for making the ultimate sacrifice. May God be with you and look over your family and friends.

Dep. T. Cumbie
Escambia County S.O., Florida

May 12, 2006

Dear Henry,
you have been a great friend, you are so funny. I have alot of fun at your partys its sad that you are gone, but Dawn is really strong. She doing everything in your foot steps I will miss you

Your friend, Jessica Tinker

Jessica Tinker
Friend

May 6, 2006

dear henry it is so sad that you got killed and i don't know you but you are nice cop

and you miss your family

always shannon nelson

rest and peace

shannon nelson

May 2, 2006

"Just A Cop"


The funeral line was long,
There's an awful lot of cars,
Folks came out of the restaurants,
They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites
All let their hammers drop.
Someone asked. "What is this all for?"
And they said,"Aw, just a Cop."

Some chuckled at the passing cars.
Some shed a silent tear
Some people said,"It's stupid."
"All these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?"
"Or in a doughnut shop?"
"Sure is a lot of trouble,
For someone who's just a Cop."

They blocked the intersections,
They blocked the interstate.
People yelled and cursed,
"Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!"
"They're makin' us all stop!"
"It seems they are sure wastin' time,
On someone who's just a Cop."

Into the cemetery now,
The slow procession comes,
The woeful Taps are slowly played.
There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads
"This service is a flop."
"There's lots of good words wasted,
On someone who's just a Cop"

Yeah, just a Cop to most folks.
Did his duty every day.
Trying to protect us,
Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven,
St. Peter put him at the top.
An angel asked him,
"Who was that?"
And he said, "Aw, just a Cop."

The Judgment:

The Officer stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shinning,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The Officer squared his shoulder and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I aint,
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 tough.

But I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept an unmanly tear.
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 here, 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 often trod.
As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, Officer."
"You've borne your burdens well."
"Come walk a beat on heaven's streets,"
"You've done your time in Hell"

Rest In Peace My Brothers & Sisters
Who Have Given Your All. You Have
Earned Your Wings, Soar On.
Author Unknown

May 1, 2006

May god Bless Sergeant Prendes's soul! My prayers go out to the Prendes family!

With the deepest Sympathy;
Police Officer Tanasha Dalton (NYPD)

Police Officer Dalton
NYPD

April 17, 2006

It's been over two months since you joined Jesus in heaven. I know you are with our Lord, your father and other family members who went before you and you would not come back here if you could. You are still in my heart, my thoughts and prayers. I miss you and can't wait to see you in heaven. You are a friend like no other.

April 14, 2006

Though many of us did not know Sgt. Prendes personally, he still touched our hearts just knowing what a true hero he was with his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Prendes Family.

Sheila-Wife of Metro Officer

April 10, 2006

Dear Sir, it was a honnor and privilage to have met you on a 440 call years ago, however I cant express in words the feelings I had as our unit assisted in escorting you from central to the cemetary. We as LE deal with every thing and must maintain that cold compossure how ever I proudly cryied that day and only wish that I wasnt needed for that detail, to our brothers and siters at metro we are all here for each other, and may Godbless the men and women of the LasVegas Metropolitan Police Dept.

Officer: E.Hill
Police Auxiliary Unit State of Nevada

April 7, 2006

Henry,

I have found it hard to believe that you are gone. You came into this world proud and left us proud. Just like your father who did so much for this community you learned from a true hero and became a hero yourself, how proud your father would have been. You thought me so much about life and now I will pass it on to others. Henry I won’t forget our laughs, cries and all the great times we shared. I will always be here to help your family in any way I can.

I love you with all my heart!

April 6, 2006

Forever young and forever missed by family, friends, community and country. Thank you for your bravery...Shalom Aleichem...

Kathleen
Alabama C.O.P.S.

April 6, 2006

I would like to honor you for the ultimate sacrafice you have made to keep peace and protect the public. You will not be forgotten and your legacy will live on forever. Brother Prendes, thank you and God Bless.

U.S. Park Ranger
Lake Mead NRA

April 4, 2006

Henry,
Although I never got to work with you or meet you, I know you stood and worked for everything I believe in. God bless you.....
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God" Matt 5:9

Mike
LVMPD

March 29, 2006

Dear Mrs. Prendes,
I would first like to offer my condolences to you and your family. It is obvious the strong love you shared with your husband Henry, and although I do not know the road you are faced to walk at this time I can only imagine it is unbearable. You are a remarkable woman whom I would love some day to meet.

When I read of Henry’s story and who he was, I could not help but let people know about him. I have told my husband everything I know about Henry. I think what stuck out so much about Henry to me were the similarities between him and my husband Larry and the way we all live our lives. It is Larry who keeps my faith in check, his face reminds me everyday what the Lord has given me and how lucky our girls are to have him as their father. What I need to learn is to not take that for granted. I was lucky enough to watch Henry’s services on the web, what a beautiful celebration in his honor. How proud he has to be of you, his family.

My husband Larry is a 15 year veteran of law enforcement. He is employed with the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Department in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is currently assigned to the Violent Crimes Homicide Unit. Albuquerque is a long way from Nevada and I just wanted to let you know that even though we are far away you will always be kept close to our hearts and always in our prayers.

As I mentioned I was lucky enough to watch the celebration of Henry’s life live through the web. The words that were spoken of him and the video that was made in his honor was beautiful, the music that was played was also a beautiful choice. That is what leads me to write to you today; a few months back I was sent this video and I watch and listen to it daily, it now has a little more meaning for me and I just wanted to share it with you.

http://www.andiesisle.com/icanonlyimagine.html (please if you are not able to link it directly copy and past this link)

May you always feel his presence by your side and in your heart. I wish you a life full of good health and happiness and may God bless you always.

Respectfully,

Denise Tafoya
Wife of a Law Enforcement Officer

LEO Wife, D. Tafoya

March 27, 2006

-H-....It has taken a while for me to gather all the words and memories that remind me of all the years we had together. The whoopings you gave me when I was growing up with Ariaen or all the advise you gave me when I was just a young cop working graveyard at SEAC. Not letting me go to bed in the mornings when I got off work cause we had to eat vegetable omelets with chicken and egg whites from I-hop by the house or go play that quick 18!! You were a brother, father, mentor and best friend to me. I really miss you and cant wait to see you again brotha. I love you and promise to make you proud. I still aspire to one day be half the man you wanted me to grow and be....I love you HP....Ryan

Ryan

March 26, 2006

To the Prendez family:
I hope on time you all can over come tis unfortunate incident and just live on for your husband and father. I lost my dad at the age 13 and it hurt and I soon got better. Just remember that he always there with you no matter what. My deepest sympathy and blessings. L.M

March 23, 2006

There are no words to describe the fillings that I fill at this moment. Sergeant Prendes I thank you for your act of Bravery. We have the watch now Rest in peace brother you ar never forgoten.

Your brother in blue

Patrolman McClure
Shoshone PD, Shoshone Idaho

March 22, 2006

Pennies from Heaven

Whenever I find a penny I know it is someone in heaven saying hello. Funny how many dimes I've found since you left Henry. I get it okay. Ten times over hello to you too. You are not forgotten and forever loved.

March 21, 2006

Working on graveyard I never got the chance to meet you, but always seen you in the breifing room with a smile on your face. You will always be remembered and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Sarg and I will get that chance to meet you someday in a better place.

Officer A. Di Nofa #7496
LVMPD

March 19, 2006

Henry-

Yesterday was the Coroner's Inquest for that day you were taken from us. You would have been proud of how well your guys did on that stand. It was very moving, and a big part of the closure process for me. That is one reason I am choosing now to write this reflection, six weeks after that terrible day.

Working with you over the last several years was such an experience...Varying between laughter and exasperation, I could always rely on you to make me smile! Your enthusiasm for life was infectious, and you made our sometimes-dreary office bright. Your love of music, golf, food, your family and good times was inspiring, and made all of us realize that there is so much to life than our jobs. Ironically, just as you did in Life, you are still reminding us all of what is important now.

Thank you for allowing me to call you friend---you are missed.

Ruth Gorski, Investigative Specialist
LVMPD-Sexual Assault Detail

March 18, 2006

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