Remembering 9/11: When Gander provided safe haven in a time of crisis
Summary
On September 11, 2001, the small Canadian town of Gander took in 7,000 stranded airline passengers and crew after U.S. airspace was closed and 38 planes were grounded there. The town quickly organized shelters, food, and support with many local volunteers helping, inspiring the Broadway musical "Come From Away."Key Facts
- Gander is a town in Newfoundland, Canada, with about 12,000 people.
- On 9/11, 38 international flights landed there after U.S. airspace was shut down.
- About 7,000 passengers and crew needed shelter for several days.
- The mayor declared a state of emergency to manage the situation.
- Schools, churches, and the local hockey rink became shelters.
- Local people volunteered to provide food, shelter, rides, and other help.
- The story inspired the successful musical "Come From Away," which premiered in 2017.
- The musical has been performed worldwide and recently staged in Gander with local actors for authenticity.
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