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Patrolman Billy Wayne Simms | Fort Smith Police Department, Arkansas Fort Smith Police Department, Arkansas

Patrolman

Billy Wayne Simms

Fort Smith Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch: Friday, April 18, 1986

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 39

Tour: 2 years, 6 months

Badge # 1

Cause: Struck by vehicle

Incident Date: 4/18/1986

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Simms was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing Rogers Avenue near Barling at 2055 hours. He was on patrol when he stopped to assist a disabled motorist. He had activated his emergency lights and walked across the street to the car. When he finished with the motorist he was walking back to his patrol car when a car struck him. He was knocked into the path of another car and was killed instantly.

Patrolman Simms had been with the agency for over two years and was survived by his wife, daughter, son, mother and sister.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 23rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
April 29, 2009

 

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