Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So very sad. May God bless and watch over his wife and daughters!!!
See you later brother

Deputy Sheriff Swain M. Ballard
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office

February 23, 2006

Henry you will be missed. You touched so many lives in and out of law enforcement. Your death reminds us all of how precious this life is and how we are to cherish it.

Detective
LVMPD

February 23, 2006

You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

015
Chicago Police Dept.

February 23, 2006

WE'LL KEEP THE FAITH FOR YOU DOWN HERE AS YOU PATROL THE STREETS OF HEAVEN! REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

TROOPER M. BRADFORD
NEVADA STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

February 21, 2006

Sgt. Prendes made a huge impact on the City of Las Vegas. His memory will not be soon forgotten. I honor him! The best to his wife and daughters. Always in my Prayers.

Anthony Chavaria
Kmart Loss Prevention

February 21, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. You have made the ultimate sacrifice. It is your turn to walk the streets of heaven beside god my brother. Rest in peace. We have the watch now.

S.C.O. Thomas J. Wilson # 1369
N.J.D.O.C.

February 21, 2006

I went to a call today that revolved around a man and his wife of many years. The wife had terminal cancer which was ravenging her body and she only had a short time to live.

I talked to the man for quite a while and during the conversation he told me that him and his wife just started to pray together and attend church. When I asked what church he stated the one that Sgt. Prendes went too.

He went on to say that even though he never met Henry he was very moved by the many stories he saw and read about him. He said that Henry reached out and touched him, and that is when he felt the need to come closer to God.

Even in death Sgt. Prendes is still changing people's lives.

LVMPD

February 20, 2006

You will never be forgotten! God Bless you and your family!

Police Officer II Andy Williams 4832
LVMPD

February 19, 2006

It's weird how life works. After meeting Henry in high school, we meet again years later in the academy. My fondest memory will be kicking each other under the table to keep awake during a lecture. I'll miss running into you on events and catching up on things. My prayers are with your family and your squad members.
God Bless...

Officer H. Navarro
LVMPD

February 19, 2006

Sgt. Prendes you will be missed forever but know that you will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace.

February 19, 2006

MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,NO THAT WE CARE DEEPLY FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCMENT, I SALUTE HIS SERVICE

sgt michael anderson
EX AIR FORCE AIR POLICE

February 19, 2006

I only had a chance to meet Officer Henry once. He actually helped me on a domestic call a year or two ago. He was so nice and caring about the situation. I am so sorry for your loss and I my blessings are with you. God bless all of you.

February 19, 2006

Sgt. Prendes was not only a hero to Las Vegas, but to all of God's people. May he be blessed for his work and may God be with his family.

Jason S. Li

February 18, 2006

Henry, god bless you and your family..

Lieutenant
LVMPD

February 17, 2006

In darkness silence of the night,
when all appeared safe and secure.
What this officer had no way of knowing,
he was beginning his shift of last tour.

Should have been a routine traffic stop,
he advised them not to exit their car.
However they had nothing left to lose,
and the shots could be heard from afar.

Things then became so very personal,
as his lifeless body lay on the ground.
Then yoy heard the words that stand still,
"start me a rescue unit, Officer down".

A mist of glow befell upon the scene,
the Archangel in spiritual radiance shone.
Watching over those in the uniform of blue,
they are his charges, children of the throne.

While you never took the time to meet him,
our heavenly Father knows them all by name.
Their honor, integrity, courage and pride,
though none ever sought any glorious fame.

On bended knee, his head bowed low,
throught tears that had come and gone.
Micheal gathered this Officer in his arms,
slowly begin the Ascension's journey on.

There at heaven's magnificent gate,
was God, waiting for this soul to embrace.
"Welcome home my son, my first Police Officer,
come now and walk with me in eminent grace".

- author unknown

February 17, 2006

To the family and friends of Sgt. Henry Prendes and to his fellow officers with the Las Vegas Metro Police Dept:

My heart was saddened to learn of another horrific crime that took the life of a dedicated law enforcement officer. On behalf of our entire family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you sustained when Sgt. Prendes was brutally murdered.

To the officers who were with Sgt. Prendes on 2/1: My heart goes out to all of you. I know that you all went through a terrible ordeal which seared your hearts and souls forever. My own son was killed on 4/24/05 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, and his friends sheltered him, shielded him, and did everything to rescue him as they were being fired at by the murderous thug that killed my son. Please know that Sgt. Prendes' loved ones will always cherish you for being there for him. I know because I cherish my angels. I salute the valor and courage each of you displayed.

To his family: May you be comforted by the support and warm embrace of the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement, and other police survivors who share this painful journey with you. Sgt. Prendes is a true hero whose bravery and dedication to protecting the citizens of Nevada will not be forgotten.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Sgt. Prendes gave to his community and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 1, 2006.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, Pittsburg Police Dept, eow 4/24/05

February 17, 2006

THIS WAS A GREAT GUY I AM GLAD I WAS ABLE TO HAVE MET HIM.HE WAS A GREAT HELP TO ME.THANKS AND SOME DAY I HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN.GOD BLESS BRIAN

February 17, 2006

Another senseless death. My cousin, Officer Andrew Barcena was shot and killed on September 25, 2004 also responding to a domestic violence call. When will this end. My prayers are with the family. God Bless you and give you peace.
Yvonne B. Almanza

Yvonne B. Almanza

February 16, 2006

Though many mourn your absence, it is wide known that you are now with the Heavenly Father, in a place of pure love and bliss. Where a thousand years to us, is a split second for you. We know you hear the prayers of your loved ones and family, friends, and those who are ever so proud to know you protected them and served your community proud. May I say on behalf of the community, Thank you.

February 16, 2006

Dawn and the Girls,
Words can not express the pain I feel for your loss. Although I did not know Henry on a personal level, his story has really touched my heart as well as my girls. Everytime we pass the intersection of the neieghborhood of where it happened, my 2 young daughters say " God Bless You Henry, you are everyone's angel now"
Please know that you have the support and prayers of the community and that Henry's legacy will never be forgotten. May God Bless you and keep you strong. Dios te bendiga siempre

Stina

February 16, 2006

You died a hero. Thank you for all you did! May your girls and wife know what an honor it was to know you.

God bless you Sgt. Prendes!

Wife of Correctional Officer
State of Nevada

February 15, 2006

To the young daughters and wife of this officer, know that your father and husband is a hero and he is now in heaven watching over you. God Bless!

Anonymous
Herndon Police Dispatch

February 15, 2006

Sgt. Prendes, your family will miss you but will always feel your presence as you watch over them from your beat in Heaven. What you did took courage and may God bless those who tried so hard to save you that day.

Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

February 15, 2006

To the Family, Friends and fellow LVMPD Officers of Sgt. Prendes, I am very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Sgt. Prendes I did not know you, but when we lose one of our own it hurts all of us. May you rest easy now, and watch over your family. You will never be forgotten.

Very Respectfully,

Felix Serrano
Deputy U.S. Marshal

Felix Serrano
United States Marshals Service

February 15, 2006

I know how hard it was for those officers that had to watch their fellow officer suffer. You want to help him so bad you can feel it in your bones. Please don't blame yourselves for his loss. Feel peace in knowing that he is in a better place. You can replay the scene and 'if only I had....' yourself forever. It won't change the outcome. Get peace with yourself and honor your brother by taking care of each other.

God Bless you all.

OCPD

February 15, 2006