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
Travis Jackson
Age:
38
Length of Service:
16 Years
Date of Injury:
July 31, 1973
Date of Death:
July 31, 1973
Location of Incident:
600 Commerce
Burial:
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Summary:
Travis Jackson died as a result of smoke inhalation after battling a four-alarm fire in the vacant Leland Hotel. Making numerous trips into the burning building, Jackson commented that the smoke was so thick that he couldn't see the flames. After making his final trip into the building, Jackson was carried out by fellow firefighters and emergency personnel to a waiting ambulance. He died several hours later at John Peter Smith Hospital.
