A little known town did a little known good deed on 9/11. Gander is a Canadian town located in the northeaster part of Newfounland. On 9/11, the United States shut down all air space. However, planes that were destined to land in NYC or Washington needed a place to land. The Gander International Airport was formerly an important refuelling point for transatlantic aircraft. On 9/11, around 40 aircrafts holding hundreds of people emergency landed in Gander. The people of Gander showed great generosity and kindess of the humans spirit during this time. They set up an emergency shelter for overnight stay, provided cots and clothes, and helped people contact loved ones. One woman crawled into the cargo spaces of the aircrafts to care for animals that were stowed away. One man gave the keys to his car to a young couple so they could have a break away from the emergency shelter. This event is detailed in the book, The Day The World Came to Town. I encourage you to read it. I think that in the face of tragedy, it is important to thank the humanitarian efforts that signify we are a nation and world of peace and kindness.
Posted on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:38:05 +0000
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