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Come from aways book Gander, N.L., solid for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Steele Hotels says Gander is nearly full as former stranded travelers return for the 25th anniversary commemoration.
- Gander is booked solid for the September 11 anniversary commemoration, says Cory Abbott, marketing manager for Steele Hotels. The town expects the so-called "plane people" to return and share their stories.
- When United States airspace closed on September 11, 2001, Gander accepted 38 passenger planes carrying more than 6,500 stranded travelers. The town of about 9,500 residents provided shelter in schools, church halls, and local homes.
- The community's support for stranded travelers inspired the hit musical Come From Away. Residents housed passengers in schools, church halls, and their "own homes for days, in an outpouring of support recounted in the hit musical."
- Dignitaries including Governor General Louise Arbour, former prime minister Jean Chrétien, and United States Ambassador Pete Hoekstra are expected to attend the commemoration. Their presence underscores the event's significance.
- While the town won't be as packed as it was 25 years ago, accommodations remain scarce for the anniversary. Gander continues welcoming the return of the so-called "plane people" who share their stories.
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Come from aways book Gander, N.L., solid for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
GANDER - The town won’t be quite as packed as it was 25 years ago, but it’s still hard to find a room in Gander, N.L., for the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
·Toronto, Canada
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