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
James Lee Dowdy
Age:
24
Length of Service:
August 1955 - June 1956
Date of Injury:
June 17, 1956
Date of Death:
June 17, 1956
Location of Incident:
N. Main @ NW 23rd
Burial:
Rose Hill Cemetery
Summary:
Officer Dowdy and his partner were chasing drag racers at NW 23rd and N. Main, when Officer Dowdy struck the left dual wheel of a tractor trailer. Officer Dowdy was taken to a local hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
