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Don Graves

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Also known as: Cpl. Don Graves, Corporal Don Graves

Corporal Don Graves is a World War II Marine veteran who survived the Battle of Iwo Jima, where he was among only 18 of 335 men in his unit to leave alive. At 101 years old, he is recognized in Fort Worth through civic honors including the 2026 renaming of Northpark YMCA to Corporal Don Graves YMCA Community Center and the proclamation of May 13 as Don Graves Day. He has been active in community organizations including Rotary Club, Lions Club, and veterans' groups, and performed the national anthem at various public events.
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June 2026

Press Release
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The Fort Worth Fire Department graduated its historic 100th Fire Recruit Class and its first-ever standalone EMS Recruit Class on June 12, swearing in 42 firefighters and 36 EMS professionals. The dual graduation marks the first single-role EMS class in FWFD's 155-year history, following the integration of MedStar into the department.

Fire Department celebrates historic graduation for training academy

April 2026

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The Fort Worth City Council approved renaming the city-owned Northpark YMCA — managed through a public-private partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth — to the Corporal Don Graves YMCA Community Center, honoring a living World War II veteran.

Council approves renaming of Northpark YMCA to honor Corp. Don Graves

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Council proposal to rename the Northpark YMCA to the Corporal Don Graves YMCA Community Center, honoring Corporal Don Graves.

Renaming of Northpark YMCA to Corporal Don Graves YMCA Community Center