The Day the World Came to Town
9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland
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The Day the World Came to Town
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Narrated by:
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Ray Porter
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By:
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Jim DeFede
About this listen
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.
©2002 Jim DeFede (P)2017 HarperCollins PublishersAn incredible story.
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I suspect acts of terrorism, are possibly motivated by a powerful world leadership marginalising the disadvantaged.
I like being a Westerner and "On The Winning Team" . Yet have concern at what cost ! Does anyone ever "win" when others are so ignored,judged and destroyed.
Revenge and retribution have infinite patience when one glances through history....
Mastering Ego replacing the "Clowns and Circus masquerading as Governance" with....
Compassion, care understanding and healthy respectful boundaries whether at home or on a State-Country to Country....as the people in this town displayed to total strangers.
That I propose, is the type of World leadership we need to demand and get.
Must visit the town to soak up such practical humbleness.
Humanity At Its Best- Brilliant True Story 👍
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A book for your soul
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interesting and boring at the same time
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Heartwarming
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A down side to the book was trying to turn the passengers into 'individual stories'. That part was stretched, clichéd and even irritating at times. If the townsfolk were trying to hug strangers or distract them as often as suggested, it would have been unreal. I feel confident that they actually just did a fantastic job of welcoming and caring for the equivelant of a "town-full" of folk from all over the world.
Interesting info
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