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
Otis H. Redden
Age:
28
Length of Service:
7 Years and 6 Months
Date of Injury:
January 20, 1929
Date of Death:
January 20, 1929
Location of Incident:
2112 N. Main
Burial:
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Summary:
Otis H. Redden was uncoupling hoses at the scene of a fire at 2112 N. Main, when he was struck by a vehicle and dragged for nearly a block. The vehicle then fled the scene. Other firefighters rushed to the aid of Redden and called for an ambulance. Redden died at a local hospital without regaining consciousness.
The driver of the vehicle that struck Redden returned to the scene and surrendered to the police. The driver, Bert Myers, was charged with murder.
