How Gander, Newfoundland, Reacted to the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks is coming up on Friday, and Historica Canada has release a new episode in their series called Heritage Minutes recalling Canada's response, particularly that of a small town in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador named Gander.  

As soon as the situation became evident on September 11, 2001, all incoming flights to the US were ordered to land at the nearest airport, no matter their origin or airline. Canada initiated Operation Yellow Ribbon and received more than 200 international flights into their airports to protect US airspace. Gander, with a population of less than 10,000 people, received 38 aircraft with about 6,600 people. There weren't enough hotels or restaurants to accommodate that many stranded flyers, so the citizens of the town took in strangers to their homes. Never forget.  (via Metafilter)