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
Joe V. Graham
Age:
38
Length of Service:
9 Years
Location of Incident:
25th at Market
Date of Injury:
March 27, 1935
Date of Death:
May 10, 1935
Burial:
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Lot 72, Section 25, Space 1
Summary:
On March 27, 1935, Officer Joe V. Graham was off duty and on his way home when he was involved in a traffic accident at 25th and Market. Officer Graham noticed that the driver of the car, Dee Miller, was intoxicated. Officer Graham decided to arrest Miller for the offense.
As Officer Graham attempted the arrest, Miller began resisting, and bit Officer Graham on the tip of his right middle finger. Officer Graham was able to effect the arrest despite the minor injury. By April 1, Officer Graham's hand began to swell as an infection set in. On April 11, Officer Graham was admitted to a hospital for emergency surgery and had the finger amputated. Officer Graham's condition began to improve after the surgery, but the improvement was short lived.
A week after the surgery, Officer Grahams hand again began to swell. His fever shot up and his hand began to swell. He was admitted to the hospital but nothing could be done for him. Officer Graham died on May 10, 1935.
These facts are documented by the following sources:
Fort Worth Press – May 10, 1935
Fort Worth Star-Telegram – Evening Edition – May 10, 1935
Texas Death Record Index number 25752 and corresponding death certificate.
