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 pressure since 1991 and died tragically within the line of obligation in 2006. Saturday, a remembrance ceremony befell on the park his household can now name their very own.
County officers like Commissioner Michael Naft, performed a key function within the park renaming course of and shared how Prendes was a staple inside 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.
Almost 50 individuals confirmed up Saturday afternoon, lining the sidewalks with white paper luggage with digital candles inside illuminating by way of because the day was evening.
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 a long-lasting reminiscence to share with their kids 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.
