In the aftermath of a tragic roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub, Haina is reeling from the loss of 25 beloved residents, such as local leaders and notable figures from the arts and sports. The city, already marked by its history of environmental challenges, now bears the emotional scars of this catastrophic event. Among the victims were the president of the Lion’s Club, a high school teacher, and Tony Blanco, a retired MLB player who called Haina home. The community was also united in grief for Rubby Pérez, a famous merengue singer whose concert had attracted more than 400 attendees from the city.
David Ortiz, the renowned former Red Sox player, returned to his hometown to pay respects and assist with funeral arrangements. "God has a way of communicating with us, and sometimes it is difficult to understand," Ortiz expressed on this heart-wrenching occasion.
Haina, once known as the "Dominican Chernobyl" because of past pollution issues, now adds this heartbreaking tragedy to its history, as it honors those lost in a catastrophe that left an indelible mark on its community.
David Ortiz, the renowned former Red Sox player, returned to his hometown to pay respects and assist with funeral arrangements. "God has a way of communicating with us, and sometimes it is difficult to understand," Ortiz expressed on this heart-wrenching occasion.
Haina, once known as the "Dominican Chernobyl" because of past pollution issues, now adds this heartbreaking tragedy to its history, as it honors those lost in a catastrophe that left an indelible mark on its community.
