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Sunday, July 17, 2011

The Hyatt Tragedy, the Hyatt Corporation and the one thing that hasn't been said

So yes, today is the 30th anniversary of the horrible Hyatt Hotel bridgewalk collapse all those years ago. It's getting good, worthy coverage in and by all the media outlets, the local TV news stations, the Star and all the rest. The article today in the paper is very informative and helpful, I think, for those of us who are maybe a bit less familiar with the story. You may want to check it out if you haven't already. But here's the thing: there's one thing that hasn't been said publicly in any of the media. That is, the Hyatt Corporation has not given one dime, to date, to the memorial in any way, from what I understand. With that, the thing that needs to be said is that that same Hyatt company should realize a couple things. First, it would go a long way to not only the survivors of those 114 people lost that fateful day but also to the city of Kansas City and the area. Hyatt would be doing themselves a great service if they would just step up now and make a donation--hopefully a significant one--to this memorial and the families and friends of the people lost. It is the right thing to do, of course, period, but also they would gain a great deal of terrific public relations. Then, as if that isn't enough, they can deduct at least a good portion of the contribution. All the way around, it's a "win" for Hyatt. The time has come and that time is now. They should do this. And the sooner the better. Let's get that memorial completed for these people, for the metropolitan area and for the region. Link: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/07/16/3018298/the-hyatt-disaster-30-years-later.html

4 comments:

Unknown said...

There is more that hasn't been said than that one thing. However that inaction is typical from that same corporation for over 30 years.

From immediately moving the debris to a private location for internal analysis, to private investigators trying to find dirt on the loved ones who died in the collapse to limit their financial obligations to the families, the Hyatt corporation, Crown and Hall-Mark family and all have done what they can to sweep this under the rug.

Thank goodness for those that want to build this memorial, and for you, pointing out the immoral, unethical and socially irresponsible position this company has held all these years.

Mo Rage said...

All that may well be true, of course. It sounds as though you're far closer to what happened than I, by along shot. It wouldn't take much to be.

My point here is not to dwell on what happened in the past and "air any laundry" or "spank" or shame or punish anyone. My point is only, here, what should happen now, that's all and hopefully it will.

Unknown said...

Well said. Hopefully you can affect some positive movement towards this memorial. Thank you Mr. Mo Rage for pointing out the obvious.

Mo Rage said...

You're welcome, of course. I thought it needed to be said and hope it can help to right, at least in part, a wrong.