Thirtyeight planes carrying thousands of passengers landed in gander, newfoundland. Originally published on the 10th anniversary of 911. Pay it forward tour of newfoundland as he revisits the people and places he. Click to read more about the day the world came to town. Sep 10, 2016 newfoundlanders commemorate 15th anniversary of 911. You are here a come from away story is an intimate feature documentary that goes deep into the community of gander, newfoundland where 38 airliners carrying over 6,500 passengers were forced to land after the terrorist attacks on 911. Today, the town of gander, in newfoundland, will be honored at an awards ceremony in washington, d. In the immediate aftermath of the 911 attacks, our canadian neighbors sprang into action. Gander turned out to be a strategic location once the 2 planes hit the twin towers, the us authorities quickly shut down us airspace. On 911, how gander, newfoundland, welcomed 6,700 strangers. Recommended reading the day the world came to town.
When 38 jetliners bound for the united states were forced to land in gander, newfoundland, on september 11, 2001, due to the closing of united states airspace, the citizens of this small community were called upon to come to the aid of more than 6,000 displaced travelers. The true story behind the events on 911 that inspired broadways smash hit musical come from awaywhen 38 jetliners bound for the united states were forced to land at gander international airport in canada by the closing of u. Kevin tuerffs exclusive video from time being a come from away in gander, newfoundland on september 11th, 2001. Gander, newfoundland they still dont know what all the fuss is about. Gander international airport in newfoundland was once a. Nov 19, 2001 the newfoundland town of gander played host to thousands of airline passengers stranded there when american airspace was closed after the september 11 terrorist attacks. In accordance with guidelines from the center for disease control cdc and under the continued direction of governor andrew cuomo, broadway shows in new york city will extend the current suspension of all performances through june 7, 2020. Amazing story of 911 in gander, newfoundland zenochs view. Planes on the ground at gander, newfoundland on 911. Brokaw feature on gander, newfoundland after 911 01 this afternoon during its vancouver olympics coverage, nbc aired a 45 min feature by tom brokaw on the town and residents of gander, newfoundland. When the united states shut down its airspace and diverted all those planes elsewhere, 38 of them ended up in gander, newfoundland, a fishing town of about. Sixteen years ago, this small canadian town on an island in the north atlantic ocean took in nearly 6,700. Dear evan hansen captured the tonys for best score and best book of a musical, beating sankoff and hein.
However, even if you are not planning to see the show, this is a book i would encourage everyone to read. It was dramatized in the cbc miniseries diverted and is the subject of the broadway musical come from away, which follows the story of several passengers, newfoundlanders, and flight crews in the days following 911. Gander is located on the island of newfoundland, which lies in the atlantic ocean northeast of maine and novia scotia. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Sixteen years after his air france flight from paris to new york diverted to gander, tuerff, 51, is a character in the musical, author of the book channel of peace. Newfoundland offered an antidote to the evil of 911. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Nov 01, 2016 a 911 parable, resurrected in newfoundland. Unlike print books, digital books are subject to vat. Canada remembers 911 attacks, gander, newfoundland praised. On 911, a tiny canadian town opened its runways and heart. Story behind 911 delta flight rerouted to newfoundland canada.
Amazing story of 911 in gander, newfoundland this is from air canada retirees newsletter on the morning of tuesday, september 11, 2001 we were about 5. The day the world came to town jim defede paperback. Plane people return to newfoundland to remember 911. On this anniversary of september 11, 2001, we the people of the usa thank you sincerely, o canada, for your kindness and support of our brothers and sisters in their time of dire need. Fifteen years after the 911 terrorist attacks, a newfoundland town that hosted nearly 7,000 plane passengers will pause to reflect on. New york thanks gander, nl for help on 911 with piece of. Come from away musical tells story of resilience after 911 on 911, 38 planes were rerouted to gander, newfoundland. If you have seen or are planning to see the broadway show, come from away, this is a must read. Newfoundlanders commemorate 15th anniversary of 911 the. It was quickly decided that the nearest airport was 400 miles away, behind our right shoulder, in the town of gander, on the canadian island of newfoundland. How 911 made gander into a tourist destination the. A quick request was made to the canadian traffic controller and a turn to gander was approved immediately. Come from away musical tells story of resilience after 911.
In channel of peace, kevin tells the story of how ganders compassion, then and. Author book reading at college of north atlanticgander. A work colleague from the us recommended this book and im glad i took note. Gander hosted stranded 911 passengers the newfoundland town of gander played host to thousands of airline passengers stranded there after 911.
Canadian play about newfoundland towns 911 legacy wins tony. Plane people from 911 return to newfoundland to give. This book recounts the inspiring story of the residents of gander, canada. Brokaw feature on gander, newfoundland after 91101. The day the world came to town book club questions readers questions about the day the world came to town. On a day of dark memories and sombre prayers, the people of central newfoundland chose to celebrate instead.
Tiny town in newfoundland hosts 10,000 stranded airline. When 38 jetliners bound for the united states were forced to land at gander international airport in. September 11, 2001 posted on september 11, 2017 by weeweed on this anniversary of september 11, 2001, we the people of the usa thank you sincerely, o canada, for your kindness and support of our brothers and sisters in their time of dire need. And hundreds of them ended up in the small town of gander, newfoundland in canada. On 911, the canadian province of newfoundland and labrador showed stranded travelers the true meaning of compassion. Sep 08, 2011 today, the town of gander, in newfoundland, will be honored at an awards ceremony in washington, d. The story of the citizens of gander, newfoundland, who opened their community and their homes to more than 6000 stranded airline passengers forced to land. On september 11, 2001, after flights were rerouted to their nearest airports, thirty eight jets suddenly landed in gander, stranding some seven. Operation yellow ribbon has been the subject of several popularizations. September 11th and the hospitable people of gander. Nov 11, 2011 canada remembers 911 attacks, gander, newfoundland praised for taking in stranded travellers. Fifteen years after the 911 terrorist attacks, a newfoundland town that hosted nearly 7,000 plane passengers will pause.
This book captures the events in gander, newfoundland and surrounding towns as their population nearly doubled in a matter of hours. Canadian town to be honored for role in 911 cbs news. From left, sharon wheatley, lee macdougall, jenn colella and joel hatch in come from away, at the hockey rink in gander, newfoundland. Gander, newfoundland theyre called the plane people here because on sept. Published on sep 8, 2011 as terrorist attacks on sept.
A quick request was made to the canadian traffic controller and a right turn, directly to gander, was approved immediately. Day the world came to town 9 11 in gander newfoundland. Amazing story of 911 in gander, newfoundland this is from air canada retirees newsletter on the morning of tuesday, september 11, 2001 we were about 5 hours out of frankfurt, flying over the north atlantic. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the day the world came to town. On september 11, 2001, 6,595 passengers and crew from 38 flights landed in gander, newfoundland, a town with approximately10,000 residents, according to. The true story behind the events on 911 that inspired broadways smash hit musical come from away. A 911 story about delta flight 15 and gander newfoundland. Stuck in gander, newfoundland on september 11, 2001, seven thousand passengers were stranded in the tiny town. September 11th and the hospitable people of gander, newfoundland. Jul 12, 2011 the true story behind the events on 911 that inspired broadways smash hit musical come from awaywhen 38 jetliners bound for the united states were forced to land at gander international airport in canada by the closing of u. We found out later why there was no hesitation by the canadian controller approving our request. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the day the world came to town. The message of this book is very important because our world is divided, with an increase in hatred and intolerance. Its mayor recently attended come from away, a musical inspired by ganders.
On september 11, 2001, after flights were rerouted to their nearest airports, thirtyeight jets suddenly landed in gander, stranding some seven. Aug 31, 2011 the canadian and united states flags were lowered to half mast at a commemorative ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the u. Passengers stranded on 911 plan return to gander ctv news. The day the world came to town book club questions. The compassion of the people in newfoundland is absolutely amazing as they did everything possible to help the stranded passengers. Sep 09, 2011 this film has been modified from the original 2010 documentary produced by nbc and narrated by tom brokow to support a movement to foster community resilience in the face of future crises. Buy the paperback book the day the world came to town. Its mayor recently attended come from away, a musical inspired by gander s. It is the story of gander in newfoundland where 38 airplanes were forced to land on 911 when us airspace was closed. When 38 jetliners bound for the united states were forced to land at gander international airport in canada by the closing of u. Aug 30, 2011 newfoundland offered an antidote to the evil of 911. A 911 parable, resurrected in newfoundland the new york times. From whitehorse to gander, your graciousness will never be forgotten.
On september 11, 2001, seven thousand passengers were stranded in the tiny town. The day the world came to town audiobook by jim defede. Gander is a town located in the northeastern part of the island of newfoundland in the province of newfoundland and labrador, approximately 40 km 25 mi south of gander bay, 100 km 62 mi south of twillingate and 90 km 56 mi east of grand fallswindsor. Located on the northeastern shore of gander lake, it is the site of gander international airport, once an important refuelling stop for. Jun 29, 2014 as a volunteer for the red cross, des dillon has raced to disasters all across the continent. They did so not because of 911, but to remember the friendship and. Stranded in gander on 911 is a beautiful story how a seed of love can be planted within someone, and years later it grows into a beautiful, flowering tree. Apr 16, 2006 tiny town in newfoundland hosts 10,000 stranded airline passengers on 911.
Sep 07, 2016 new york thanks gander, nl for help on 911 with piece of world trade center. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Sep 10, 2010 if i started reading a book about 911 and a few pages into it found that an american general, a ceo of an international clothing conglomerate, several members of the board of a wealthy charity, an nypd detective and parents of a firefighter who is lost in the world trade center were stuck in a small canadian town in the middle of newfoundland not to mention a longlost native son i would. Delta flight rerouted to newfoundland canada on 911. Texan kevin tuerffs new book tells the story of his remarkable experiences in newfoundland after his air france plane was diverted there following the 911 attacks.
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