Portsmouth Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch Sunday, February 3, 2013
Add to My HeroesBilly Ray Grimsley
Deputy Sheriff Billy Grimsley succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on December 7th, 2012, after representing his agency in the Poquoson Christmas Parade. He was returning to Portsmouth when he struck a defect in the road at the intersection of Semple Farm Road and Magruder Boulevard, in Hampton. He was thrown from the motorcycle and suffered several injuries, including a broken ankle.
He underwent surgery for the broken ankle and was on medical leave when he suddenly fell ill. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away a short time later. It was determined that he had suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism as a result of the ankle injury.
Deputy Grimsley had served with the Portsmouth Sheriff's Office as a full time deputy for four years. He had previously served as an auxiliary deputy for eight years and as an auxiliary officer with the Portsmouth Police Department for two years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, sister, and three brothers.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 14 years
- Badge 6648
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Friday, December 7, 2012
Most Recent Reflection
View all 194 ReflectionsJohn 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen
September 13, 2018
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