Hemphill in Sabine County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

In Memory of Charles Krenek & Jules “Buzz” Mier, Jr.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017

1. In Memory of Charles Krenek & Jules “Buzz” Mier, Jr. Marker

Inscription. On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated in the skies over Texas and came to rest in Sabine County. Hundreds of volunteers undertook the difficult task of recovering Columbia and her Crew.

This monument serves as a reminder to the World of the sacrifices made by the volunteers, especially Charles Krenek & Jules “Buzz” Mier, Jr. who on March 27, 2003, gave their lives in their efforts to help recover the Columbia and her Crew.

Dedicated on February 1, 2005

Erected 2005.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 2003.

Location. 31° 20.93′ N, 93° 50.288′ W. Marker is in Hemphill, Texas, in Sabine County. Marker is at the intersection of Sabine Street (State Highway 87) and Farm to Market Road 83, on the left when traveling south on Sabine Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hemphill TX 75948, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of Columbia STS-107 (a few steps from this marker); William F. and Bertha Sutor Goodrich House (approx. ¾ mile away); First Baptist Church of Hemphill (approx. ¾ mile away); Pratt (approx. ¾ mile away); Sabine County

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Sabine County Courthouse (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hemphill (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Sabine County (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hemphill.

Also see . . .
1. Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. (Submitted on August 16, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
2. The 'Columbia' Debris Recovery Helo Crash. (Submitted on August 16, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017

2. In Memory of Charles Krenek & Jules “Buzz” Mier, Jr. Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017

3. In Memory of Charles Krenek & Jules “Buzz” Mier, Jr. Marker

The Search Helicopter image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse

4. The Search Helicopter

The search helicopter, in a photo taken prior to the accident. Jules “Buzz” Mier is in the black coat, and Charles Krenek is in the yellow coat (US Forest Service).

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.