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When 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on September 11, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from 10,300 to nearly 17,000. The citizens of Gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill.
As the passengers stepped from the airplanes, exhausted, hungry and distraught after being held on board for nearly 24 hours while security checked all of the baggage, they were greeted with a feast prepared by the townspeople. Local bus drivers who had been on strike came off the picket lines to transport the passengers to the various shelters set up in local schools and churches. Linens and toiletries were bought and donated. A middle school provided showers, as well as access to computers, email, and televisions, allowing the passengers to stay in touch with family and follow the news.
Over the course of those four days, many of the passengers developed friendships with Gander residents that they expect to last a lifetime. As a show of thanks, scholarship funds for the children of Gander have been formed and donations have been made to provide new computers for the schools. This book recounts the inspiring story of the residents of Gander, Canada, whose acts of kindness have touched the lives of thousands of people and been an example of humanity and goodwill.
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Experience the remarkable true story that inspired Broadway's hit musical Come from Away with "The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland." This captivating book takes you back to the events of September 11, where Gander International Airport became a safe haven for 38 jetliners forced to land due to the closure of U.S. airspace. Witness the heartwarming display of friendship and goodwill as the small town of Gander, Newfoundland embraced these stranded passengers with open arms.
Imagine the weariness, hunger, and distress the passengers felt after being confined on the planes for nearly 24 hours. But as they disembarked, they were met with a feast prepared by the townspeople - a gesture of pure kindness and generosity. The citizens of Gander went above and beyond, with local bus drivers even ending their strike to transport the passengers to shelters set up in schools and churches.
The people of Gander proved that humanity knows no bounds. They provided not only essential amenities like linens and toiletries, but also opened their doors to showers, computers, email, and televisions so the passengers could stay connected with their loved ones and keep up with the latest news. This extraordinary act of compassion forged lasting friendships between the passengers and the residents of Gander.
Out of gratitude, scholarship funds were established for the children of Gander, and contributions were made to equip the local schools with brand-new computers. The story of Gander is a testament to the power of kindness, and this book captures every incredible detail. Prepare to be moved and inspired by the remarkable acts of the residents of Gander, Canada, showing us all what it means to be truly compassionate.
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