
The Day the World Came to Town
9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland
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Narrated by:
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Ray Porter
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By:
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Jim DeFede
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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I was on Continental 23. I lived through this. Hearing what was going on in the other planes and with the other passengers was remarkable. I shed many a tear while listening to this book. I only wish I would have been able to contribute to the book. It was so nice living this experience again through this book. I plan to go back to Appleton this summer to visit and donate some more money.
👍👍 From one of the Plane People
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Fantastic.
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Just the story I needed in these divisive times.
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A must reward, especially if you’ve seen “Come From Away”
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The most inspiring book I’ve read in years
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Amazing true story
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Uplifting
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Day the world cAM to town
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God bless the people of Newfoundland!
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I recently saw a musical in NY that also told the story of the same.
Both of these-book and musical will stay with me for a long, long time.
Remembering a time that impacts all of us
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