The tree, stone marker, and plaque are located near the Meyerland Plaza shopping center a few miles east of the crash site.
On Memorial Day, May 30, 1961, the "Hero Tree" was dedicated as a living memorial to Capt. Gary L. Herod for his heroism.
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