“They placed their lives on hold for a group of strangers and asked for nothing in return. They affirmed the basic goodness of man at a time when it was easy to doubt such humanity still existed. If the terrorists had hoped their attacks would reveal the weaknesses in western society, the events in Gander proved its strength.” HumanityGoodnessServiceBrotherly Love Book:The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland Source: The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland
“Neighbor to neighbor. It is a mentality that has been fostered over centuries, since the earliest settlers realized the only way to survive in this desolate but beautiful outpost was to work together. Much of their music captures this spirit.” MusicNeighborWorking TogetherTeamworkBrotherly Love Book:The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland Source: The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland