When you think of baseball games, what comes to mind? Home runs? Peanuts? Cold beer? Hot dogs? Injuring yourself... probably not. Well Shannon Stone's family surely didn't think so. But in reality, in July 2011, the Stone family endured a tragic event where they lost a major part of their family.
Most of you Texans are probably already know the story of what happened to Shannon Stone when he fell from the stands during the summer game. What most of you probably don't know is how the owner, Nolan Ryan, handled the situation. I am happy to inform you that Ryan handled the case with grace, honor, and the utmost respect for the family.
Now-a-days we hear stories and are disappointed about the outcome. More often than not, the PR is bad and doesn't do the story justice. I know it sounds bad but I think that today we are more focused on the drama of the story than the actual facts. I hope that there are still reporters and public relations gurus who see the heart in the story. I hope that there are still CEOs and Presidents that realize saying sorry doesn't mean you failed. It is not a sign of a weakness but rather, a time to shine and a time to realize your mistakes in order to fix them the next time around. There is always room for improvement. There is always room to become someone better and wiser than you ever were before.
For more information on the story of Shannon Stone please visit http://abcnews.go.com/Health/texas-baseball-fan-shannon-stone-asked-son-fatal/story?id=14030458#.Tz1P_ZhZVAc
For Nolan Ryan's comments on the situation please watch the video provided below:
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