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“Written in Blood Volume 2, like its predecessor , will be a significant addition to the literature , both of Fort Worth history and the broader field of law enforcement history.” — Robert K. DeArment, author of Bat Masterson and Alias Frank Canton “This volume will continue the muchneeded chronicle of the ultimate sacrifices made by Fort Worth’s law enforcement officers in the line of duty while protecting the citizens from unlawful elements. Selcer and Foster are to be commended that they have undertaken the extensive research task to make sure that these dedicated men are not forgotten.” —J’Nell Pate, author of Livestock Legacy: The Fort Worth Stockyards, 1887–1987 University of North Texas Press www.unt.edu/untpress Design by Rose Design Praise for Written in Blood Volume 1: “This compelling story of thirteen fallen Fort Worth lawmen is so good calling it excellent is almost an insult. It is a superb blend of research, factual history, and storytelling.” —Wild West Historical Association Journal RICHARD F. SELCER is the author of Fort Worth Characters (UNT Press) and Hell’s Half-Acre: The Life and Legend of a Red-Light District, and coauthor of Legendary Watering Holes: The Saloons that Made Texas Famous and Written in Blood Volume 1. He resides in Fort Worth. KEVIN S. FOSTER was a Fort Worth police officer for 29 years and a sergeant for more than 22 years. He coauthored with Richard Selcer Written in Blood Volume 1. He lives in Weatherford,Texas. Image used on the front cover is of three plain-clothes detectives of the FWPD in the early 20th Century. In addition to hats and gloves, cigars were apparently part of official attire. Only Ab Speight (right) can be identified. (Abner Speight Collection, Courtesy Fort Worth, Texas Photograph Collection, University of Texas at Arlington Library) Image used on the back cover is of Officer Henry Lewis and steed, ca. 1921. Old Paint’s been retired! (1973 Fort Worth Police Annual, Kevin Foster’s collection) ...