"We are the victims of a disaster so awful that the
world has stood aghast at its horrors, even in this year
of horrors. Of our fellow-workers five hundred
have gone down to sudden death. Many are
mourning for members of their families, and many for
friends and acquaintances. Gloom hangs
heavy." H. B.
Thayer, President, Western Electric Company, in his
memo written immediately after the Eastland Disaster,
July 24, 1915
The Eastland Disaster Historical Society is dedicated to
commemorating the tragedy of July 24, 1915.
On this day we step back from our normal
routines, activities and priorities to respectfully issue
this message in commemoration of the tragedy of
September 11, 2001.
