50 Photos: Newfoundland Remembers
Newfoundland residents opened their hearts and homes to thousands of stranded travellers whose planes were diverted on Sept. 11, 2001. On the 10th anniversary, they were honoured for their compassion, and victims of the terror attacks were remembered.
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Maureen Murray presents Gander Mayor Claude Elliott a key to the city on behalf of the mayor of Morris Plains, N.J., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011.
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The First Responders Parade takes place during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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The First Responders Parade takes place during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Members of the First Responders Parade salute during 'O Canada' during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Members of the First Responders Parade salute during 'O Canada' during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Members of the First Responders Parade salute during 'O Canada' during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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The First Responders Parade takes place during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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The First Responders Parade takes place during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Claude Elliott, mayor of Gander, N.L., address the audience during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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The Gander Academy Primary Choir sings during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews speaks during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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First responders listen during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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First responders listen during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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First responders listen during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Beulah Cooper from Gander, N.L., hugs Monica Burke from Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. The two women met when Monica's plane was diverted to Gander on Sept. 11, 2001.
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U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson, speaks during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Monica Burke from Seattle chuckles while U.S. ambassador to Canada David Jacobson speaks during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Members of the military receive a standing ovation during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Claude Elliott, mayor of gander, N.L., addresses the audience during a 9-11 memorial service in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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U.S. ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson, left, Michael Fenster of Bethpade, NY, Gander Mayor Claude Elliott and FDNY Firefighter Bill Seiter unveil the World Trade Center Steel that was donated in memory of Captain Brian C. Hickey, by the Bethpage Fire Department and The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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U.S. ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson, left, Michael Fenster of Bethpade, NY, Gander Mayor Claude Elliott and FDNY Firefighter Bill Seiter unveil the World Trade Center Steel that was donated in memory of Captain Brian C. Hickey, by the Bethpage Fire Department and The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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The World Trade Centre steel is seen during the unveiling ceremony in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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The Lone Piper, Pte. Scott Baker, 1st Battalion Royal Newfoundland Regiment, performs at a memorial service in Gander, N.L., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Pamela Budden, 15, and her mother, Gerti Budden, embrace during 'The Lone Piper' in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Pamela Budden, 15, and her mother, Gerti Budden, embrace during 'The Lone Piper' in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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A piece of the World Trade Center steel is seen in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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A piece of the World Trade Center steel is seen in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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A piece of the World Trade Center steel is seen in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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A piece of the World Trade Center steel is seen in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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A piece of the World Trade Center steel is seen in Gander, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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A part of the 'Beyond Words' program in Gander, N.L., Sunday, Sept 11, 2011.
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A part of the 'Beyond Words' program in Gander, N.L., Sunday, Sept 11, 2011.
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A part of the 'Beyond Words' program in Gander, N.L., Sunday, Sept 11, 2011.
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New York firefighter Bill Seiter stands for 'O Canada' during a memorial service in Appleton, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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The representative of the 'plane people', Shirley Brooks Jones, speaks during a memorial service in Appleton, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Brooks Jones started the 'Scholarships for Gander' for area students.
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Children hold signs with the names of all passengers who were diverted to Gander during a service in Appleton, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Children hold signs with the names of all passengers who were diverted to Gander during a service in Appleton, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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U.S. ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson, with his wife Julie and Appleton Mayor Derm Flynn, plant a memorial tree in Appleton, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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People attend the 10th Anniversary 9-11 Memorial Service in Appleton, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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New York firefighter Bill Seiter takes part in a memorial service in Appleton, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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People attend the 10th Anniversary 9-11 Memorial Service in Appleton, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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People attend the 10th Anniversary 9-11 Memorial Service in Appleton, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Members of the Red Cross attend a memorial service in Appleton, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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People attend the 10th Anniversary 9-11 Memorial Service in Appleton, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Resident, Dave Shaw, remembers during a moment of silence 10th Anniversary 9-11 Memorial Service in Appleton, N.L. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Children present flowers to Shirley Brooks Jones and U.S. ambassador to Canada David Jacobson' wife, Julie, in Appleton, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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U.S. ambassador to Canada David Jacobson speaks with children during a memorial service in Appleton, N.L., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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The '10th Anniversary 9-11 Memorial Service' program in Appleton, N.L., is shown.
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