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Herbert William Grimes

Died November 24, 1986

Herbert William Grimes served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 8 months. Herbert served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

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.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1966 – 1967
Also Served
Manatee County Sheriff's Office
Detective
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 53W · Line 5 cut as HERBERT W GRIMES
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In tribute

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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