Gander’s Unforgettable Welcome | Durham News

On September 11, 2001, U.S. airspace shut down, forcing planes to land elsewhere—including Linda Kloss and her husband diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, a town of just 7,000. For 24 hours, their plane sat idle among 33 others. But instead of isolation, Gander erupted in generosity: locals housed thousands in schools, churches, and community centers, fed them three meals a day, even opened their supermarket for supplies. Volunteers worked around the clock, turning hardship into heartwarming hospitality. Kloss stayed at a Salvation Army for five nights, enjoying music, culture, and even moose sightings—all while witnessing an extraordinary display of human kindness. Now, Broadway’s “Come From Away” brings this story to life at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Illinois, spotlighting not just tragedy but the profound solidarity that emerged from strangers in a small Canadian town—proof that compassion can rise even in the darkest times. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/84fbc06ffa44c6a4