Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial
Memorial Location

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.

Contact Information

By Mail
3801 Hulen Suite 101
Fort Worth, Texas 76107

By Phone
817-870-2171

A promise of remembrance.

George E. Wilson

Age:
39

Length of Service:
5 Years

Date of Injury:
October 30, 1932

Date of Death:
October 30, 1932

Location of Incident:
Twelfth @ Commerce

Summary:
George E. Wilson was killed when he was hurled from the rear of a fire truck he was riding to the scene of a fire. The truck upon which Powell was riding was responding from the Central Station. Also killed in this collision was Firefighter J. Frank Powell. This accident occurred at the intersection of Twelfth and Commerce.

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