Perfect for fans of the musical Come From Away!
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.
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"When aircraft bound for other areas were suddenly forced to land in the wake of 9/11 because of closed US airspace, the population of Gander, New Foundland grew from ten thousand to nearly seventeen thousand. The citizens of Gander stepped up to provide for the needs of these passengers in an overwhelming display of friendship, kindess and service, after their being held on the planes for nearly 24 hours while security checked their baggage. Over the course of their four-day stay, many of the passengers developed friendships with the residents of Gander that will last a lifetime. This book is a great read describing the inspiring story of the residents of Gander, Canada displaying acts of kindness that should be an example to all. "
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Julie (5 out of 5 stars)