Kindness in the Shadow of Tragedy | Dayton News

On 9/11, a 9-year-old boy in New Jersey waited anxiously for news of his father, a tower worker, while his brother left desperate voicemails. Meanwhile, a 4-year-old on a diverted flight found refuge in the unexpected kindness of Gander, Newfoundland — a town that became a beacon of compassion during the crisis. That story inspired the Broadway hit “Come From Away,” and today, the child, now an adult, leads a nonprofit to keep that spirit alive, urging everyone to honor the day’s lessons through acts of service — because even as time passes, the power of unity and compassion must never fade. 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/620d815fdc1a52e7