Deputy Sheriff Howard H. Smith, Winnebago County Sheriff's Office, Illinois

Deputy Sheriff Howard H. Smith

Winnebago County Sheriff's Office, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, September 16, 1946

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Howard H. Smith

Deputy Sheriff Howard Smith died when he fell while investigating a possible burglary at the Pleasure Inn.

After receiving reports of a man climbing out of a window, Deputy Smith and two other officers arrived on the scene to investigate. Deputy Smith went through another window to enter the building. The window led to the basement, and he fell 14 feet, hitting his head. He never regained consciousness and died at the St. Anthony Hospital.

Deputy Smith had served with the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office for four years.

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Age 33
Tour 4 years
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Cause Fall

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Deputy Sheriff Smith,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Winnebago County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 16, 2021