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Detective Herbert Grimes succumbed to injuries sustained on November 20th, 1986, when his unmarked vehicle was struck by a tow truck at the intersection of U.S. 41 and 26th Avenue. He was transported to Manatee Memorial Hospital where he remained until succumbing to his injuries on November 24th, 1986. Detective Grimes had served with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office for 5-1/2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two young sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Grimes gave the Manatee County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bradenton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Grimes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Herbert William Grimes served in the U.S. Marine Corps (1966â1967) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Manatee County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Herbert is one of 315 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.3% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Herbert is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Herbert is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1986, 3 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 37th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1986, 82 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1986, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Herbert was 38. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Herbert had served 5.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Herbert was 38. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Herbert had served 5.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Herbert was 38. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Herbert had served 5.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.5% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Mondays: 16.5%.
November holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.4%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Manatee County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.3% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Manatee County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Herbert among them.
Where
Military Service
Herbert William Grimes served in the U.S. Marine Corps (1966–1967) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-E
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