In a somber commemoration, the Fort Worth Police Department took to social media to honor a fallen officer, Robert P. Hollowell, on the 110th anniversary of his end of watch. According to the department's Facebook post, Officer Hollowell's career spanned over a decade in Waco before he transferred to Fort Worth. His line of duty injuries were numerous; he was shot and stabbed a total of six times.
Dedicated to his role as a protector, Officer Hollowell met with an unfortunate fate on February 24, 1914, when responding to a call. On his motorcycle, he tragically struck a dog, an accident which led him to fall and sustain injuries from which he would never fully recover. According to the Fort Worth Police Department's post, he was "in and out of a coma, and never fully recovered from this accident." The post further states that his death, which occurred on December 26, 1914, was due to complications from the accident and a previous stab wound to his lung.
The Fort Worth Police Department's sharing of Officer Hollowell's story on social media is not just to keep his memory alive, it also serves to remind the community and colleagues alike of the legacy of those who have laid down their lives in service. "Officer Robert P. Hollowell was a 10 year veteran of the Waco Police Department before coming to work for the Fort Worth Police Department," they noted, underscoring his long-term commitment to serving the community and maintaining public safety.
