Hyde County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Monday, March 10, 1975
Add to My HeroesDennis Simmons
Deputy Sheriff Simmons suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a suspect.
He was taken to the Belhaven Hospital and then the Pungo District Hospital, where he passed away.
Deputy Simmons was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Hyde County Sheriff's Office for nine years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Sunday, March 9, 1975
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Simmons,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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