Why Gander Airport Became a Beacon of Kindness on 9/11

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• TJ

  @TJohnston-m9h · 3 weeks ago

  I can’t watch a story about 9/11 and Gander with crying. So proud of my fellow Canadians.

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• MA

  @margaretdonato7888 · 2 weeks ago

  From New Jersey. On this 25th we still feel such sorrow and anger. But still feel enormous gratitude for our neighbors and forever friends from Gander and Halifax.

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• FA

  @fancyflamingo-9 · 2 weeks ago

  They didn’t make a musical out of sandwiches, soup and blankets, they made it out of kindness, empathy and the best of humanity.  Thank you Gander.❤❤❤

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• KI

  @kimymarie596 · 4 months ago

  St. John’s Newfoundland took in a lot too. I was a university student at the time. They took over our gym and we all bought blankets and extra tooth brushes to them. It was a pleasure :)

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• PK

  @pkknight4413 · 2 weeks ago

  There are Americans who were alive back then who weren’t even touched physically by your kindness, but were touched emotionally and still are every time we think of 9/11! In the face of unspeakable evil Canadians did what they have always been known for! You reached out to your neighbors and the world with kindness and comfort! Most of us will never forget and will always be grateful that you have been the best neighbor and friend to the USA 🇺🇸 We love and miss you and come November we will start trying to earn your trust and friendship back again ❤

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• JO

  @joycebanister7721 · 2 weeks ago

  So Proud Too Have Newfie Blood In  Me And Being A Canadian Always Again As Well❤❤❤❤

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• GR

  @GreentailLorne · 1 month ago

  So proud to be Canadian!

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• RH

  @rhondakitchen5863 · 4 months ago

  I was  in my 40’s  and I’ve never heard this story!  I’m 73 now and want to still thank this town for their help!  I’m an American and thank y’all so much. There are still great people in this world!

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• OZ

  @OZARKMOON1960 · 2 weeks ago

  Had heard much of this before but not about the animals - especially the rare apes. The entirety of Gander and its neighbors should be proud that they are the best of humanity and illustrated it at a time when the US and the world were dealing with the worst of it.

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• DA

  @danielbrown503 · 3 months ago

  Of course it moved me!! Well done!!!

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• LA

  @LallNarain · 2 weeks ago

  At 85, as I watched our iconic Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister emotional address on 9/11 25th Anniversary, I became so very small as I reflect on the warm, kind, sweet and loving folks of a small CANADIAN TOWN….GANDER, NEWFOUNDLAND..!!  When you look at the faces of some 10,000 stranded confused passengers from over 270 flights that were bound for airports in the USA, you just cried…!!   The humility and smiles of every man, woman and children in Gander, leaves its sudden, instant guests in ABSOLUTE AWE for nearly 5 days..!!  September 11, 2026 in Gander, I asked….and I wished I was there….to serve them…to buy a cup of tea or coffee.  You are indeed the real story of Canada and you humbly told the entire world about CANADA, and WHO we really we are…!!  May our Heavenly Father continue to bless you and protect you…..AMEN.

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• N2

  @n228sk · 1 year ago

  From New Jersey, USA:  Thank you Canada; you are a true friend.

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