It’s an interesting paradox that often the worst of times brings out the best in people. Never more has this been true than with the story of the people of Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001. Tom Brokaw recently did a piece on this tiny town off the Canadian coast that aired during NBC’s Olympics coverage. When the airspace in the U.S. was shut down after the terrorist attacks, this quiet little village took in almost 7,000 stranded passengers for several days (the visitors almost doubled the population of the town). And the stories that come from that moment in time are amazing. Brokaw’s piece is a must-watch – and if you’re prone to sappy stories (like I am), then you better get the box of Kleenex ready.
Michael J. Sonntag
Michael is a film & TV producer, casting director, teacher, and actor, who lives and works in Los Angeles, California.
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