The Reno Police Department held a memorial for Sergeant Ernest Kazmar who passed away last month.

A police procession traveled to the ceremony at the Summit Christian Church on Pyramid Way and included a flyover from a RAVEN helicopter and Reno and Sparks firefighters helping hang an American flag.

Inside the service, Chief Nance said Sergeant Kazmar served the community with courage, compassion and integrity.

"He demonstrated that when all of us in law enforcement know that when wearing the badge we choose to carry the weight of other's burdens... to stand watch when the world sleeps and to step forward when other's have stepped back."

Reno Police hired Sergeant Kazmar in 2009 after working for UNR Police and the Nye County Sheriff's Office.

He was 46 years old.  

AUGUST 25 UPDATE

The Reno community is honoring the life of Sergeant Ernest Kazmar, who passed away this weekend.

Officials say Sergeant Kazmar started his career with the Reno Police Department in 2009, where he served as a detective supervising both the Family Crimes Unit and the Robbery Homicide Unit.

"This is a profound loss for the Reno Police Department family and for our entire city," said Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve. "Sergeant Kazmar dedicated his career to serving and protecting our Reno community, and his contributions to public safety will not be forgotten."

His cause and manner of death are pending investigation, with no foul play expected.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE (AUGUST 23):

A sworn member of the Reno Police Department has died.

On August 22nd, around 8:15 p.m., officers responded to a call of a dead person at 6100 Lakeside Drive.

Out of respect for the family, more details are not being provided at this time.

The police department says this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.