A new memorial has been established at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana to honor the crew of TORCH 11, a B-52 Stratofortress that crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California. The memorial provides a dedicated space for remembrance, reflection, and respect.
Tribute to the Crew
Base officials said the tribute stands as a lasting reminder of the crew’s service, sacrifice, and continued impact on Team Barksdale. All members of the community are welcome to visit the site to pay their respects and take a quiet moment in honor of the crew.
The memorial honors the eight individuals who died in the crash, including Col. Gregory Watson, 53, a weapon systems officer, and Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, 40, a weapon systems officer.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
