LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — On Saturday the household and former colleagues of Las Vegas Sergeant Henry Prendes, who was shot and killed whereas responding to a home violence name 19 years in the past, gathered at Henry Prendes Park to honor his legacy.
Saturday marked 19 years since Sergeant Henry Prendes was shot whereas responding to a home violence name. His former colleagues and household gathered at Henry Prendes Park to honor his legacy.
Prendes served on the drive since 1991 and died tragically within the line of responsibility in 2006. Saturday, a remembrance ceremony passed off on the park his household can now name their very own.
County officers like Commissioner Michael Naft, performed a key position within the park renaming course of and shared how Prendes was a staple throughout the southwest valley.
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“He served at the Enterprise Area Command so that’s the connection here serving his community,” Naft stated.
Practically 50 individuals confirmed up Saturday afternoon, lining the sidewalks with white paper baggage with digital candles inside illuminating by way of because the day become night time.
His household spoke to the group and shared reminiscences of who Prendes was. His daughters shared how proud they have been that they now have this park as an enduring reminiscence to share with their youngsters for years to return.
“We need a place for our kids to go and a place that will last forever. Our kids get to play here and know that this is Grandpa’s park,” Prendes’ daughter, Brooke Waugh stated.
