This web site is dedicated to the memory of the many lives
of individuals from all over the world lost in the
terrorist attacks in the U.S. on September 11, 2001.
It also stands as a testament to the open hearts and generosity of the people of Gander Newfoundland Canada, the surrounding towns, the Salvation Army, and the Red Cross who provided care for the thousands of Trans Atlantic airline passengers stranded in Gander.
Upon their departure from Gander the flight crew and passengers of Delta Flight 37 from London to Cincinnati were so moved by their hosts in the small town of Gambo that this site was conceived. It is a place for them to share their experiences in the hope that others might make the Connection. We invite all the passengers and crews of all the flights stranded and the many hosts who took care of us to tell their stories and experiences as well.
This site will constantly be "Under Construction". I would ask
those people of the Gander Connection to have patience for the parts that might
not work immediately, but I know I don't have to. They have already demonstrated
an enormous amount of patience and consideration for their fellow passengers and
flight crews. I am sure many of the stories here will show that.
— Wayne Newland, Draper, UT – Delta Flight
37
Post your comments or feedback immediately in a discussion group or list (same as the Post Comments button above).
View stories, photos, etc. submitted by strandees and their hosts (same as the Stories button above).
Instructions for uploading stories and pictures to be posted in the stories section.
Links to web sites to learn more about Gambo, Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, other Flights, and the events that took place.
In addition to the links above there is a WebRing called "Stranded in Newfoundland", visit the sites using the <<Prev, Next>>, or Ring Hub links below. You will find the same links at each site that is a member of the Ring.
Many readers of the Delta 15 Stories have asked about contributions to the Delta Flight 15 Scholarship Fund. Shirley Brooks-Jones, working with Dr. Furguson and others has put a great amount of work in setting up the trust to manage the fund.
Donations to the scholarship fund for the benefit of students from Lewisporte/Gander, Newfoundland, enrolled in college or post high school technical/vocational training should be payable to 'GANDER FLIGHT 15 SCHOLARSHIP FUND" and sent directly to:
The Columbus Foundation, Attention Nancy Koerner, Planned Giving Officer, 1234 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 USA
For gifts of stock or mutual funds, please contact Nancy Koerner at 614.251.4000 or e-mail at nkoerner@columbusfoundation.org.
The Columbus Foundation is a qualified public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Gifts are deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. An acknowledgment letter of each gift will be sent to the donor.
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