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
R.P. "Bob" Hollowell
Age:
41
Length of Service:
2 Years
Location of Incident:
Throckmorton at 3rd
Date of Injury:
Feb. 24, 1914
Date of Death:
Dec. 26, 1914
Burial:
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Summary:
Officer R.P. Hollowell was a 10-year veteran of the Waco Police Department before coming to work for the Fort Worth Police. During his career in Waco, Officer Hollowell had been shot and stabbed a total of six times and had killed four men.
Officer Hollowell came to Fort Worth in April 1913. On Feb. 24, 1914, Officer R.P. Hollowell was en route to a call on his motorcycle when he struck a dog, causing him to fall from his motorcycle. Officer Hollowell was in and out of a coma, and never fully recovered from this accident.
Officer Hollowell fell into a coma in early December of 1914. He died as a result of complications from this accident on Dec. 26, 1914.
