Murrel Hogue was a fellow NRHS member, mileage collector, traveling companion with several Madisonville chapter members, and former Amtrak agent at Texarkana, TX. Many of his fellow mileage collectors would purchase Amtrak tickets through the Texarkana agency in order to support and keep the depot open.

Murrel’s many friends in railroading have discussed options for some permanent recognition of Murrel’s years of service and enthusiastic support for rail passenger service.

A bronze plaque is being prepared designating the Texarkana waiting room as the “Murrel Edward Hogue, Jr. Memorial Waiting Room.”  A ceremony is planned to fomalize this designation, with a tentative date of August 28, 2010 in Texarkana.  Once this date is finalized, additional details will be announced. It is hopeful that many of Murrel’s friends might be able to attend.

Contributions toward the cost of this memorial plaque may be sent to:
Griff Hubbard
1270 Brandywine Drive
Longview, TX  75601

With Best Regards,
Chris Dees