Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY WHILE YOU REST IN PEACE>> GOD BLESS MY BROTHER

Officer F.P. Mendez
CENTRAL CITY POLICE

February 5, 2006

Words can’t describe the pain and sadness that we are all experiencing at this moment. The halls of our area command have grown mostly silent and the usual fun atmosphere during briefing is all but gone. I have seen the strongest of men cry uncontrollably and have watched the new guys bow their heads with the greatest of respect. I feel a terrible burden upon my shoulders and only wish I could have been there to fight beside you. You will be remembered by each of us as we continue to press forward. I am comforted to know that you are now safe. We will take it from here.

Rest well my brother.

PO II
LVMPD

February 5, 2006

Brother, go with God. You will be missed but never forgotten. We've got the watch from here.

Patrol Officers
Pekin, Illinois Police Dept.

February 5, 2006

God first
Family second
Others/Jobs etc. third

Sounds like you had your priorities in order. Jesus said to become first you must be last. To be a leader one must become a faithful servant first. You were a true servant and now in the presence of our Lord..

Officer Pamela K. Garland
Evergreen Police Department

February 5, 2006

May you rest in peace our brother in blue. My condolences to the Prendes family. May you find solace in knowing your loved one is in heaven.

Sgt. Monarez
El Paso Police Department

February 5, 2006

We cannot fill his shoes, nor replace him, but we can do the things that he did. We can remember and honor him by being good Police Officers, good husbands, good fathers, and good friends. We can take seriously our life's work and be faithful servants to our Lord. Rest in peace Sergeant Prendes.

Police Officer

February 5, 2006

Dear Sgt.Prendes
We honor the man you are and the honor you showed for that bright star you carried. I truly believe that god has his own special people that he calls to duty as police officers and truly that shows in you. My husband never had a chance to know you but we know you were a wonderful, outstanding officer, husband, daddy, brother and son. Your life and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your life has brought a new repsect for our Metro Officers from the not so nice media eye as well as the community.
I cry for the pain your family is feeling and cant even imagine how they feel. I will forever keep them in my prayers and thank you for protecting and serving our community.
God Bless you and your family

J Smaka
LVMPD WIFE

February 5, 2006

YOU HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE
SACRIFICE & YOUR FAMILY HAS
REALIZED ITS WORST NIGHTMARE.
WE HAVE LIVED WITH THIS FEAR
FOR THE PAST 14 YEARS. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE & MAY YOUR
FAMILY HAVE THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS TRAGIC TIME.

THE PARENTS OF A LVMPD OFFICER.

February 5, 2006

Rest in peace Sarge. May God bless your family in these difficult times.

Trooper
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

February 5, 2006

HERO

TX In-Law Survivor

February 5, 2006

RIP BROTHER. GOD BLESS YOR FAMILY.

PTM. K.MCGEE
MURPHY,TX POLICE DEPT.

February 5, 2006

Sgt. Prendes-
I regret that I did not know you during my 8 year career in dispatch. When I arrived at work at 15:45 on 02/01/06, I walked into a bleak and solemn environment. The only smiles were those on the faces of people who knew you (either professionally or personally) and were relaying their positive experiences with you. I was told that you always had a positive and upbeat personality - and you were thought of fondly by all of those who worked dayshift in the Communications Center.
My husband is an officer in DTAC and there is no need to tell you that the tragic events of that fateful afternoon bring his own mortality to mind for me. To your wife (and your daughters) I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences in this most difficult time. I can't say I understand their hurt, but I CAN say that I cried with them that day as I watched the worst news possible flash on the TV screen. You and your family have been in my thoughts each day and the outpouring of support for you, your wife and daughters has been amazing.
Sergeant, you would be proud of the city you protected and served for 14 years. They have not forgotten you - nor will I. You touched more lives than you will ever know and as you 'secure' for the last time - rest peacefully with the knowledge that you were loved and respected by not only friends and family, but by the citizens of the city you chose to give your life for.
Thank you, Henry. We can never repay or replace you - but we WILL ALWAYS HONOR YOUR MEMORY & YOUR SACRIFICE.

Lisa Cunningham #5859/Dispatcher

February 5, 2006

Sgt. We thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. To your family and our fellow officers at LVMPD we must look to each other for strength and remeber this is a fight worth fighting.

P# 5466 & P# 5859
LVMPD

February 5, 2006

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BROTHER. THX FOR A JOB WELL DONE!!!!!!!! YOU MY FRIEND ARE A REAL HERO. R.I.P.

SAMUEL L. DIGBY #7918 POLICE OFFICER
DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT, DALLAS,TX

February 5, 2006

SGT Prendes-Thank you for being the man that are, a true inspiration. I wish I'd met you at our church but knowing you & your family were there is very comforting. God has blessed your family & friends with knowing you, I wish had the same pleasure. My brother is a police officer, so this truly hits close to home. Family, please, Keep Your Faith.

Steve Hunt

February 5, 2006

Sgt....you have served well and now you may rest in peace.

We will take it from here.

God bless your family.

Detective
NYPD

February 5, 2006

God Bless LVMPD. Show the public that we are strong, even in the face of fear. Sgt. Prendes is a patrolmans Sergeant. Thank u for your valiant service of duty. To the Prendes family, be proud of sarge, as im sure he was proud of you.

Deputy Aaron Conley
San Bernardino County Sheriif, CA

February 5, 2006

As long term residents of Las Vegas, we have seen this city change. The Officers of Metro face ever increasing challenges to deal with the adversity of a growing City. We wish to thank Officer Prendes for his service and ultimate sacrifice in making Las Vegas a safer place to live, as well as all the LEO's, who put themselves in harms way every day. May God Bless Officer Prendes, his Family, Friends, and Colleagues, may he watch over each and every one of you. No words can ever soften the blow of a life senselessly cut short, only time can allow the wounds of such a loss to heal. And even as the wounds heal, an emotional scar is left behind. Do not dwell on death, but rejoice in the life that was lived. Remember the times, however short, that God gave us to enjoy those that we have loved, and lost. Godspeed to you Officer Prendes.

Rick & Maria
Long time Vegas Citizens

February 5, 2006

You saved a life. You gave yours. You are a hero and an Angel. God Bless your family. We know you will be watching over us. Thank you

Civilian
LVMPD

February 5, 2006

Henry, what can I say brother. We have known each other since the third grade. I have so many memories. The birthday parties, the sleep overs. We were just little boys. I remember your first homerun, Man did you smack it! I remember our fist fight walking home from Walter Long. Thank-you for for introducing me to "flan". I know you fought tough, you always did. You have always been a warrior. I find comfort in knowing that you have gone home to Christ! 2Cor 5:17. I know you know Jesus! I will miss you, never forget you and always speak your name with honor. May GOD bless your family.

Officer Travis White
LVMPD

February 5, 2006

Rest in peace, we will pray for you from so far.

Sargeant Luis Hernandez
Mexico City Police Departament (SSP)

February 5, 2006

"And when he gets heaven to saint Peter he will say...One more Police Officer reporting Sir, I've served my time in hell. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU SARGEANT. DESCANSA EN PAZ HENRY, GRACIAS. THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING US

Las Vegas Citizen. Marco A. Franco
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February 5, 2006

Mrs. Perends,

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I would like you to know that we appreciate your sharing your husband with our community.

Last year my wife and I had the opportunity to meet your husband under less than perfect circumstances. We had been victims of a violent crime, one that has changed our lives forever. When the officers from Metro arrived, your husband was one of them. They were not only our heroes, they were our angels, and you should be very proud of him.

Your husband and the other metro officers were wonderful. I want you to know that we have had them in our prayers since that terrible night. We will continue to do so every day we walk this earth.

When my wife and I saw your husband’s picture, we knew he was one of our angels. Now ascended, and never to be forgotten. We are sickened by this loss. Our hearts feel like they have been broken, torn asunder and left to bleed.

We will keep you in our prayers.

JBRB

February 5, 2006

Sgt. Prendes
May the good lord continue to bless you in your after-life.You are a hero in my eye's as well as many others.I salute you for your courage,honor,and your dedication to your community.You truly do stand for the term of Protect And Serve.God bless you.I say thank you,and my family says thank you.Our prayers are
with you and your family allways!!
chris guynn
(las vegas,nevada)

February 5, 2006

to Sergeant Henry Prendes family,
I have been living in Las Vegas for the past four years and this is the most news story that I will never forget and I pray that you will be able to keep your family together and I am glad to see everyone supporting you and others. My love prayer and thoughts are
with you in these times of need.
He will never be forgotten.

Sam Bowman

February 5, 2006