
The memorial is located on the north end of Trinity Park along West 7th Street. It occupies approximately five acres of park. » Get Directions
Hours of Operation
5:00am - 11:30pm
The displays and paths are always
illuminated.
By Mail
3801 Hulen Suite 101
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
By Phone
817-870-2171
Charles Wayne Hoffman
Age:
37
Length of Service:
Unknown
Location of Incident:
Ephriham at NW 21st
Date of Injury:
June 15, 1952
Date of Death:
June 17, 1952
Burial:
Laurel Land Cemetery
Summary:
Motorcycle Officer Charles W. Hoffman died on Tuesday, June 17, 1952, from injuries sustained in an accident on June 15. The accident occurred at NW 21st Street and Ephriham when Hoffman collided with a car while pursuing a speeding vehicle. Only three days earlier, Hoffman told his squad sergeant that he thought his luck was running out in chasing speeders and had asked for a transfer from motorcycle duty.
Officer Hoffman was 37 years old.