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Dodgers to honor fan killed in deadly B-52 crash before NLDS opener

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Wu, T. (2026, October 3). Dodgers to honor fan killed in deadly B-52 crash before NLDS opener. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/03/lifestyle/dodgers-to-honor-b-52-crash-victim-gabriel-estrella-before-nlds-opener/

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The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, a fan killed in the June crash of a B-52 Stratofortress at Edwards Air Force Base, during their NLDS game against the Atlanta Braves. A pregame ceremony including a flyover by three B-52s and honoring Estrella as the Military Hero of the Game will take place. Lt. Col. Estrella, who had attended Dodgers games in 2024 and 2025, was a Los Angeles native and dedicated fan looking forward to attending more games with his family.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, one of eight individuals killed in the crash of an $85 million nuclear-capable B-52 Stratofortress at Edwards Air Force Base in California in June, during their upcoming game against the Atlanta Braves. Three B-52s from Edwards Air Force Base will conduct a flyover ceremony before the National Anthem is played. Major League Baseball stated that this tribute honors both Lt. Col. Estrella and other fallen military personnel. The crash, which occurred on a routine test mission shortly after takeoff, was described by Col. James Hayes as "tragic and unsurvivable."

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The Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday will honor weapon systems officer Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, one of eight people killed when an $85 million, nuclear-capable B-52 Stratofortress crashed in a huge explosion at California’s Edwards Air Force Base in June. asserted

Stratofortress → honor → June

Three B-52s from the base will conduct a flyover during the National Anthem as part of the pregame ceremony ahead of the first National League Division Series game between the Dodgers and the visiting Atlanta Braves. asserted

B-52s → conduct → Dodgers

“The flight crew will be honoring fallen airman and the Military Hero of the Game, U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Gabriel Estrella,” said a news release from Major League Baseball. asserted

release → honor → Baseball

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress carrying eight people on a routine test mission crashed shortly after take-off in June. asserted

Stratofortress → carry → June

Col. James Hayes called the crash “tragic and unsurvivable” during a press conference, and the eight people on board included a mix of uniformed military personnel, government civilians and government contractors. asserted

people → call → personnel

Video of the incident showed a massive cloud of black smoke appearing in the skies above Kern County after the enormous military jet smashed into the ground. asserted

jet → show → ground

Other images showed the smoldering remains of the aircraft and a vast burn scar at the crash site. asserted

images → show → site

The official cause of the crash remains unknown. asserted

cause → remain → crash

Estrella, a Los Angeles native, had dreamed of attending a World Series game at Dodger Stadium. asserted

Estrella → dream → Stadium

He attended in 2024 and 2025 and was looking forward to a “three-peat” this year, according to an obituary. uncertain

He → attend → obituary

“I am so grateful that they are honoring him,” Estrella’s wife, Brianna, told NBC Los Angeles. asserted

wife → honor → NBC

“He truly was one of their biggest fans, and with him being an LA native, it means that much more.” asserted

it → mean → more

His obituary said he “loved sharing his passion for baseball with his family, especially taking his daughter to games and creating memories they would cherish forever.” asserted

they → say → memories

The 39-year-old Air Force veteran served for 17 years and shared three children with his wife. asserted

veteran → serve → wife

Dodgers to honor fan killed in deadly B-52 crash before NLDS opener

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