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

In Memory of Charles Krenek & Jules "Buzz" Mier, Jr. (HM20UH)

Location: Hemphill, TX 75948 Sabine County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 20.93', W 93° 50.288'

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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
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HM NumberHM20UH
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Year Placed2005
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Date Added Thursday, August 17th, 2017 at 10:02am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 420278 N 3468565
Decimal Degrees31.34883333, -93.83813333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 20.93', W 93° 50.288'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 20' 55.8" N, 93° 50' 17.28" W
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Area Code(s)409, 281
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near FM 83, Hemphill TX 75948, US
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