Speaking from the Newfoundland and Labrador town that hosted stranded Americans in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said that historic event shows the “opportunity” for Canada and the U.S. to work together and added that he’ll leave economic issues aside until after commemoration of the tragedy on Sept. 11.
The small town of Gander hosted over 6,600 primarily American passengers on Sept. 11, 2001, in the wake of the terrorist attacks, organizing accommodation, food, and transportation, and becoming a symbol of Canadian-American solidarity and kindness towards neighbours.
“Some really great things happened, and you know, this is to say one more time thank you,” Hoekstra told CBC News on Sept. 10 regarding Gander’s response during the attack. “It’s really, really, important to say thank you.”…