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
John Franklin Newman Jr.
Age:
55
Length of Service:
22 Years
Location of Incident:
Luck Field
Date of Injury:
June 17, 1977
Date of Death:
June 17, 1977
Burial:
Burial
Summary:
Newman suffered a heart attack while fighting a fire at Luck Air Field. Newman initially refused to seek medical treatment. He died several hours later after he left work.
No news media located concerning fire. The death was only documented by an obituary.
All other info concerning the death comes from interviews with Jim Noah, retired District Fire Chief and unofficial historian of the Fort Worth Fire Department.
