City in Shock

Honoring the Lessons and Legacy of the Hyatt Skywalk Collapse

Share your memories of the Hyatt tragedy

The Kansas City Star is producing a book and a special Web presentation this summer to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the skywalks' collapse at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on July 17, 1981. We are gathering readers' stories from the disaster. Please share your story with us. Note: The information you send us may be published.

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Read a Sample Chapter

Kansas City Star Books presents a commemorative book exploring the skywalks disaster and the lessons learned. Royalties from the book benefit the Skywalk Memorial Foundation’s efforts to build a permanent memorial. Order your copy