‘Let’s Not Forget Our Obligations’: Gander, NL, Commemorates 9/11 Anniversary and Helping Neighbours in Hour of Need
The small town of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, held a memorial for victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States, with speeches from political leaders and dignitaries centred on honouring those whose lives were lost and on remembering Gander’s role in aiding thousands of stranded passengers in the wake of the [...]
TL;DR
- Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, hosted a memorial for victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
- The event focused on honouring lives lost and remembering Gander's role in aiding stranded passengers.
- Speeches were given by Governor General Louise Arbour, Mayor Percy Farwell, Premier Tony Wakeham, American envoy Pete Hoekstra, and former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.
- Mayor Farwell stressed the importance of remembering obligations to each other and the capacity to effect change.