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
Richard S. Rockett
Age:
40
Length of Service:
9 Years
Location of Incident:
6th at Calhoun
Date of Injury:
Feb. 25, 1902
Date of Death:
Feb. 25, 1902
Burial:
Oakwood Cemetery
Summary:
Richard S. Rockett was a former full time firefighter who was volunteering with the Hook and Ladder company. Richard Rockett was fatally injured when he was thrown from a hook and ladder truck while en route to a fire. The rear wheels of the truck ran across Rockett's chest. Rockett died 20 minutes later.
The death is well documented in the Fort Worth Register Morning Edition, Feb. 26, 1902.
