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Former Gander Mayor Brings 9/11 Story and Message of Kindness to Alton

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ALTON - The City of Alton welcomed one of the most well-known former mayors in North America to share his 9/11 story of kindness and community.On Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, Alton Mayor David Goins met Claude Elliott, the former mayor of Gander in Newfoundland. Gander, population 9,300, took in 7,000 passengers from around the world for five days following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Elliott shared more about the town’s work on 9/12 and…

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Former Gander Mayor Brings 9/11 Story and Message of Kindness to Alton

ALTON - The City of Alton welcomed one of the most well-known former mayors in North America to share his 9/11 story of kindness and community.On Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, Alton Mayor David Goins met Claude Elliott, the former mayor of Gander in Newfoundland. Gander, population 9,300, took in 7,000 passengers from around the world for five days following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Elliott shared more about the town’s work on 9/12 and…

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