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
Benjamin O. Keeton
Age:
24
Length of Service:
Three Years
Date of Injury:
July 8, 1929
Date of Death:
July 8, 1929
Location of Incident:
East Maddox @ Yuma
Burial:
Rose Hill Cemetery
Summary:
Benjamin Keeton was killed instantly when he was struck by a streetcar. Keeton believed the car was going to strike the fire engine that he was on, so Keeton alit from the engine. Keeton slipped and fell, landing on the trolley car tracks. The operator stated that he did not see Keeton fall, but stopped when he hit his body. The streetcar did not strike the fire engine.
