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
Dwayne N. Freeto
Age:
34
Length of Service:
9 Months
Location of Incident:
1700 South Freeway
Date of Injury:
Dec. 17, 2006
Date of Death:
Dec. 17, 2006
Burial:
Greenwood Cemetery
Summary:
Officer Freeto was killed when his patrol car was struck from behind while he was assisting a motorist with a flat tire on I-35 at 3:50 am. The patrol car burst into flames upon impact, trapping Officer Freeto inside.
The driver of the car that caused the crash, who was believed to be driving under the influence at the time, was transported to a local hospital with severe burns.
Officer Freeto was a U.S. Army veteran. He had served with the Fort Worth Police Department for only nine months and was assigned to the South Division – Neighborhood Policing District #8. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Tributes
Linda Freeto
2009-06-24 13:50:28
Dwayne, it has been 2 1/2 years since I last saw you. We are so missed by your family. Our hearts still break, but we know you are with the Lord. We love you son, Mom
