LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department hosted its eighth annual Hidden Heroes Black & White Gala Saturday, recognizing 37 members of the Honor Guard.
Sheriff Kevin McMahill and nearly 300 others gathered to raise funds for the police department’s community engagement initiatives. Held for the first time at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the night was led by Metro’s Executive Director, Karen Marben.
“Each of the Honor Guard members will be congratulated personally by Undersheriff Andrew Walsh and Sheriff Kevin McMahill on stage,” Marben shared with 8 News Now. “Honor Guard works behind the scenes in honoring fallen officers, presenting various colors around town.”
Metro Traffic Officer and Honor Guard member, Michael Lemley told 8 News Now that it doesn’t just end with the fallen officers, but the focus then shifts to those left behind.
“We take care of the family. We walk them through every step of the process and then once the honors are all rendered, we meet up in May in Carson City to put their names on the state memorial. Then we travel to DC to put their names on the national memorial as well,” Lemley said.
Honor Guard members received certificates from the LVMPD Foundation and Senator Jacky Rosen in addition to a proclamation from Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy.
