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Deputy Warden Henry Sims | Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois

Deputy Warden

Henry Sims

Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois

End of Watch: Saturday, June 14, 1913

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 24 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Exposure

Incident Date: 6/8/1913

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Deputy Warden Henry Sims died as a result of exposure while chasing an escapee from the Joliet State Prison the previous week.

Deputy Warden Sims had served in law enforcement for a total of 24 years. He had previously served with the Chicago Police Department and Cook County State's Attorney's Office. Deputy Warden Sims was survived by two daughters.

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 99th 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 Pe

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
June 15, 2012

 

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