Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial
Memorial Location

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.

Contact Information

By Mail
3801 Hulen Suite 101
Fort Worth, Texas 76107

By Phone
817-870-2171

A promise of remembrance.

Harry Slate

Age:
Unknown

Length of Service:
16 Years

Location of Incident:
Unknown

Date of Injury:
Late 1914 / Early 1915

Date of Death:
March 1, 1915

Burial:
Unknown

Summary:
Fire Department Engineer Harry Slate was thrown from a fire engine on the way to a fire. He suffered a severe and disabling head injury in the fall. He medically retired due to this injury, and died from it's effects several months later.

No record can be located as to the date or location of the injury. The date of death is well documented by death certificate and fire department records.

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