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GANDER AND 7, 000 STRANDED PASSENGERS    20  years ago the World Trade Center was attacked; the Pentagon went up in flames, 3,000 died    on that harrowing day. All the planes in the sky carrying over 7, 000 passengers were ordered not to land in the US, just in case missiles had been ordered to attack all planes – the airspace shut down.   The Us now    faced with an impossible dilemma! Luckily,    the US’s steadfast ally readily opened up an international airport at Gander on the island of Newfoundland, known locally as “the rock”.     People from Newfoundland are known for their generous hearts, their selflessness, and their willingness always to lend a helping hand. They knew the passengers    would be    frightened and    frantic with worry as they had no idea where they had landed nor why. The residents of Gander –a town of 10, 000 and surrounding small villages now faced a logistics night mare- how to feed, clothe and provide accommodations for 7. 000 passengers.   The Mayor of