Sands Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sheldon G. Adelson and his wife Miriam have been saddened by the passing of Macau gaming magnate Dr. Stanley Ho Hung Sun last week, according to a statement issued by the US casino mogul from his company's corporate headquarters in Las Vegas.
"My wife, Miriam, and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Stanley Ho. Our sympathies are with all who mourn his loss. He had a tremendous life which I'm sure will be celebrated by his family and those who knew him best," says the undated statement received by The Macau Post Daily today.
"While Dr. Ho and I were strong business competitors, I respected his accomplishments. Our stories are similar in many ways. Both Dr Ho and I came from very humble beginnings, started our own businesses, and found levels of success unmatched by most," the statement points out.
"We also shared a similar philosophy toward Macao and our employees there. From the moment the Sands Macao opened in 2004, I made it a priority to support our Team Members in every way possible. I know Dr. Ho was passionate about his employees as well," the statement underlines.
"Over the years I have seen many references to Dr. Ho's charitable giving. Again, an area where we shared similar views. My wife and I like to say it 'feels good, to do good.' It certainly seemed to me that Dr. Ho shared that opinion and there are are many reminders in Macao of his generosity.
"Dr. Ho led a fulfilling life and left a remarkable legacy - a legacy which will not soon be forgotten," the statement concludes.
Dr. Ho passed away in Hong Kong last Tuesday, aged 98.
Members of the public yesterday pay their respects to Dr. Stanley Ho Hung Sun at an “In Loving Memory of our Founder” memorial area set up at the East Wing Main Lobby of Hotel Lisboa. The memorial area, which opened yesterday, is open to the general public from 9 am. to 8 p.m. daily. STDM officials told The Macau Post Daily yesterday that the duration of the memorial service is open-ended. The memorial area has been jointly set up by STDM, Shun Tak Holdings, SJM S.A. and SJM Holdings. Dr. Ho, endearingly known in Macau and Hong Kong as “dou wohng” (“king of gambling”), passed away in Hong Kong last Tuesday, aged 89. He has been credited with launching Macau’s modern gaming industry in the early 1960s. Photo: Maria Cheang Ut Meng
