This past June I was on a layover in Jersey City and walked over to Liberty State Park where I was able to take in views not only of Lady Liberty, but also this memorial of the Twin Towers, from the New Jersey side of the Hudson. #9/11 #NeverForget #September11th
pickThis book was a wonderful story about how the town of Gander, Newfoundland stepped up to receive thousands of detoured passengers after the US skies were forced to close after the events of 9/11. These residents stopped what they were doing and assisted everyone with food, lodging, clothes, & whatever else they needed to make sure they were all cared for & cared about. It really showed how good people could be to one another.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oppKWwCYzW8
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I never even heard of what happened in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. Some of my friends on Litsy had read it and recommended it. I'm so glad they did. It's an uplifting story. It shows that there are still people in this world who will go out of their way to help people and be nice. I remember how America came together on September 11, and I wonder what has happened to us. We are such a divided country now. ⬇️
An amazing read about how Newfoundland helped the USA on 911!!
Thanks, @ChaoticMissAdventures
“20 Day Cover Challenge - As we start a new year and think about what we want in a book.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.” 9/20
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pickGranted I was in 8th grade when the tragedy of September 11, 2001 happened and was sheltered from much of the news but I had never heard of Gander, Newfoundland in any other historical context even as an adult let alone the hospitality the community shared with so many when American Air Space was shut down grounding flights for days.
pickThe book the musical Come From Away is based on, read by a strong narrator. It is full of hope and goodness, although the Newfie‘s were both better and worse than in the musical, the passengers and crew also. Some changes made sense - you can‘t have a cast of 10k spread over multiple towns - and others less so. But a story that needs to be told in as many formats as it takes to get the message out there. Be kind. Help each other. Love.
My recent trip to NYC, and 9/11 Museum definitely sparked the desire read this. No words can really explain the day; one I personally remember vividly.
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cantor Fitzgerald lost 658 employees on 9/11. Located in the floors above the North Tower impact, they were put in an impossible situation. Many called loved ones to say goodbye. Unfathomable fear. We owe it to them to hear these stories. Barbash chronicles the 6-month period after the devastating loss of life: families, business, recovery, media, grief, guilt. ⬇️
