In Memoriam - Henry "Fireball" Lewis
August 31, 1942 - May 8th, 2009

Henry Lewis, founder and CEO of Henry's Bail Bonds, was in the bail bond business for over two decades.  Trained by the late Mr. Leo Ickhard, Henry became the owner of Inland Bonding which grew to be one of the largest bonding companies in Seattle under Henry's solid leadership.  He repeated that successful formula with Henry's Bail Bonds.  He gave credit to Leo for his success, stating:  "Leo was like a father to me, he taught me the bail bond business and was an inspiration; a living example of the spirit of Martin Luther King and a wonderful friend and mentor."

Henry learned about the business of bail bonds from Leo -- but he also learned something else very important -- to treat the people in trouble with dignity, respect and compassion.  It is a lesson Henry learned well...to take extra care and time with those incarcerated as well as helping their friends and families during the stressful process of getting their loved ones out of jail.  Henry's long and varied career as a bail bondsman was very effectively documented on the the hit T.V. series "Bounty Hunter" and his well-earned reputation for honesty and fast service preceded him everywhere he went.

Henry and was more than just an excellent bail bond agent, he also was deeply involved in the local business community.  In addition, he worked with disadvantaged youth, supported charities and was involved in local and national politics. Henry was very active in preserving the memory and music of Jimi Hendrix and he hosted an annual birthday party for Jimi at the Ballard Firehouse for many, many years before the Firehouse closed its doors.

The pictures below are from some of Henry's activities with charity and politics.  Click on the pictures for a full sized view.

Businessman of the Year Award	Business Advisory Council Letter	Henry Lewis in Washington D.C.
Being Arrested for the MDA Lockup	Henry in Jail for MDA Lockup	MDA Lockup Certificate

The pictures below are from a celebration of Martin Luther King party given by Henry's Bail Bonds.
It was also an award ceremony for those in the Seattle Business Community who are
not only special friends of Henry's but also exemplify the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King.