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.

Donald James Manning

Age:
28

Length of Service:
Six Years

Date of Injury:
June 26, 1993

Date of Death:
June 27, 1993

Location of Incident:
1600 Lake Shore Drive, Oakland Lake Park

Burial:
Greenwood Cemetery

Summary:
While off-duty, Detective Donald J. Manning was on a date in Oakland Lake Park, when he and his companion were approached by a group of males who attempted to rob them. An exchange of gunfire occurred and Detective Manning was shot. He died about two hours later in surgery.

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