LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Bruce Bennett Sharp, Aug. 11, 1946, to Dec. 11, 2011, of Las Vegas, Nev., passed away after a courageous 27-month battle with cancer, in the arms of his loving wife and partner, of 36 years, Elaine. Bruce was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Sharp; and father, Laurence Sharp Sr., both of Milford, Del. He leaves his wife, Elaine; son, Brewe L. Sharp of Las Vegas; sister, Gail Sharp-Felin of Rehoboth Beach, Del.; brothers, Laurence Sharp, Jr. of Lewes, Del., and Gregg Sharp of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; special Goddaughter, Jodie Brown of Smyrna, Del.; grandson, Vincent Brown of Smyrna, Del.; Goddaughter, Debbie Hurt of Arizona; as well as many dear friends. Bruce was a Yellow-Checker-Star Cab Companies field operations manager. His influence over 32 years in the cab industry can't be overlooked. He worked closely with the Las Vegas Convention Authority, McCarran International Airport and the Nevada State Taxicab Authority. Bruce knew every major hotel's service managers staff and was a 24-hour responder of requests for taxi service. Men and women like Bruce are the reason why the Las Vegas cab industry was named the number one city in the country. Former TA Administrator, Richard Land, and the entire Taxicab Authority honored Bruce with the prestigious Ambassador of Las Vegas award. In addition, Bruce was also recognized by the City of Las Vegas, designating it Bruce Sharp day. Bruce worked in his father's Silver Hill Dairy as a young boy until he was 18 years old. His community spirit resulted in Bruce becoming a volunteer fireman at the Carlisle Volunteer Fire Dept. in Milford, for over 14 years. He recently was awarded the first lifetime honorary volunteer emeritus in 209 years by Station 42. Bruce also attended college many years after graduating from Milford High School and received an associate degree in liberal arts from Clark County Community College. A memorial service was held on Dec. 21, in Las Vegas, Nev. There will also be a memorial service in Bruce's hometown of Milford. No date has been set at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Carlisle Fire Company, POB 292, Milford, DE 19963, www.carlisle42.com; or Lung Cancer Alliance, POB 418372, Boston, MA 02241, would be greatly appreciated.