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1) The day the world came to town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland

Author

DeFede, Jim

Language

English

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Shares the experiences of the citizens of Gander, Newfoundland, who were hosts to the more than six thousand passengers of thirty-eight U.S.-bound jetliners forced to land there in the wake of the September 11th attacks.

2) Channel of peace: stranded in Gander on 9/11

Author

Tuerff, Kevin

Language

English

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"When Kevin Tuerff and his partner flew from France to New York City on September 11th in 2001, they had no idea that the world - and their lives - would change forever. When US airspace closed after the terrorist attacks, Kevin, who was experiencing doubts about organized religion, found himself in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland in Canada with thousands of other refugees or "come from aways." Yet, when all seemed dark, the people of Gander...