Deputy Warden Henry Sims, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois

Deputy Warden Henry Sims

Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, June 14, 1913

Henry Sims

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.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 24 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Exposure
Incident Date Sunday, June 8, 1913

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015