James Ellsworth Simono

Died June 9, 1985

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James Ellsworth Simono served in the U.S. Air Force for 8 years and 1 month. James served during the years of the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Deputy James Simono drowned when his patrol car left the roadway and crashed into the backwater of the Anderson Ranch Dam.

Survivors

Deputy Simono had been employed with the Elmore County Sheriff's Office for 13 years, and is survived by his wife and four children.

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Service Record

U.S. Air Force

1953 – 1961

Conflicts

Korean War Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Elmore County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Sheriff

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 41W · Line 1 cut as JAMES E SIMONO

In Our Keeping

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Deputy Sheriff Simono gave the Elmore County Sheriff's Office 13 years.

Thank you for your service to the Mountain Home community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Simono.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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