CALGARY, Dec. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - It is with
great sadness that the Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) family
today learned about the passing of former CEO, Mr. E. Hunter Harrison.
Here is a statement on his passing from CP President and CEO,
Keith Creel:
"Words cannot begin to describe this tremendous loss. On behalf
of our Board of Directors and the entire CP family, our thoughts
and prayers go out to Jeannie and all of Hunter's family, friends
and colleagues across the industry.
Personally, today I lost a friend and a mentor. I spent most of
the last 25 years working closely with Hunter. Over that time, he
taught me how to railroad but more than that, he taught me how to
be a leader.
Professionally, Hunter was unmatched in this industry. He will
go down as the best railroader ever, plain and simple. What he has
done at multiple railroads and for our industry the last 50-plus
years is incredible which includes bringing CP back to its rightful
place among leaders in the Class 1 space in what some have called
the greatest corporate turnaround in history.
His legacy will be felt at our company forever, not only by
shareholders, but by employees and customers who have all benefited
from his leadership, foresight and tenacity. The foundation he
built at CP, and at all the other railroads he led, serves us, and
the industry, well for the future.
While Hunter will be remembered in history books as the best
railroader there was, I will remember him first as a friend with a
loving and giving heart then as a tremendous, visionary leader who
always challenged the status quo. His greatest legacy is not the
railroads he changed for the better, but the family and friends he
left behind that are all blessed to have known and loved
him.
We grieve with them in the tremendous loss of a one-of-a-kind
railroader and even better person, Mr. E. Hunter Harrison."
CP will honour Mr. Harrison by lowering flags to half-mast
across its network.
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the
United States with direct links to major ports on the west
and east coasts, providing North American customers a competitive
rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the
globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of
freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply
chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages
of CP. CP-IR
SOURCE Canadian Pacific