| Local Officer Retires After 25 Years Of Service | |||
| By Rachel Brandes Moapa Valley Progress Published August 19, 2009 A grand celebration was held on Monday, August 10 in honor of the Metropolitan Police Officer Ken Marshall who retired last week. Marshall has served as a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer for over 25 years. He has served in Moapa Valley as a Resident Officer for the past 21 plus years. Marshall comes from a long line of Marshalls serving and protecting in |
 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Doug Gillespie presents Officer Ken Marshall with a plaque celebrating his 25 years of service during Marshall’s retirement party on Monday, August 10, 2009. |
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| Clark County. It all began back in the 1940’s when uncle Dave became a Special Deputy under Sheriff Jones. Shortly after that, joined Uncle Bill. The two patrolled nights in Moapa Valley for many years.
Then came Marshall’s father, Gary and his Uncle Ron who both served locally as Resident Officers; Gary for 20 years and Ron for 27 years. There was also cousin Nikki who worked with Metro for two years. And finally there is cousin Gregory who is the only remaining Marshall serving as a Metro Officer. He has worked seven years with Metro thus far. When you add all of the years of Marshall service together you end up with over 200 years of law enforcement in the family. Now after 25 years, eight months and one day, Ken Marshall celebrated his retirement. |
ken  A retirement celebration was held for Officer Ken Marshall for his 25 years of service as a Metro Police Officer. Pictured l to r: Officer Shanan Kelly, Sgt Bret Empey, Ken Marshall, Shyla Marshall (Ken’s daughter) and Officer Mark McEwen. |
The retirement celebration took place at Sugar’s Homeplate who graciously opened their doors and provided a great array of food for the evening. The party also received sponsorship from volunteer fire stations 73 (Logandale) and 74 (Overton).
Metropolitan Police Sheriff Doug Gillespie travelled from Las Vegas to attend the event. Assistant Sheriff Mike McClary was also in attendance along with Union representation and Sheriff’s Protective Association representatives. Dave Dunn of the Sheriff’s Protective Association (SPA) was first to speak. Dunn explained that Marshall has been a member of the SPA from November of 1989 through his retirement date of August 5, 2009. |
| He presented Marshall with a nice plaque that held a clock.
Union representative Ken Lochner then presented Marshall with a watch to honor his 25 plus years of dedication to the department and the union. “I never worked with Ken, but I worked with other Marshalls in the past… the name is very well respected” he said. Judge Lanny Waite then spoke of Marshall’s years of service in Moapa Valley. “Kenny kept the bad guys afraid of him,” he said. Sergeant Bret Empey thanked Marshall for his years of service and more importantly for the past two years that he has served as the Resident Sergeant. “Ken was always there to help me along the way, I appreciate all of the advice,” he said. LVMPD Sheriff Doug Gillespie finished off the speeches by stating, “You had a big family reputation to live up to and you did a fabulous job,” Gillespie expressed his appreciation to Marshall stating that an Officer like Ken can never be replaced. He presented Marshall with a retirement plaque for his 25 years of service as well as his retirement breast badge, cap piece and retirement credentials. “Good luck to you my friend, you have earned it!” he concluded. Marshall explained that over 25 years ago when he thought about what he wanted to do with his life it was pretty clear. “My dad and uncles were cops so I figured I might as well”. Marshall thanked co-workers for their years of support. He also gave tribute to his father, Uncles, family and community members for the many years of friendship and support. “I am who I am because of my association with Metro,” he said, “Thanks for putting up with me.” |
