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
William J. Courtney
Age:
53
Length of Service:
15 Years
Location of Incident:
Tarrant County Court House
Date of Injury:
1931
Date of Death:
March 24, 1938
Burial:
Rose Hill Cemetery
Summary:
Officer Courtney became an officer in 1923. He was initially hired as a bike officer and held numerous positions in the department. In 1931, Officer Courtney got into
a fight trying to arrest a man at the Tarrant County Courthouse. During the fight, Courtney was struck on the chest and suffered a severe lung injury.
Officer Courtney returned to duty but over the years, his lung condition became progressively worse. He was forced to accept a medical retirement a few months before his death. He died on March 24, 1938, reportedly as a result of this injury.
