On September 11, my two sons were flying to Washington for a three-week touring holiday.
Half-way there, the terrible events took place.
They were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, Canada.
There, the 300 passengers were put up in a boys' school and were supplied with blankets and mattresses from the Red Cross.
They had to stay there for four days before being allowed to fly on to Washington DC.
They cannot thank the people of Gander enough for the kindness they were shown; they invited them into their homes for meals and to wash their clothes.
They enjoyed their holiday in the US despite the terrible situation but will always remember the people of Gander.
-Mrs Patricia Summers, Arundel Road, Peacehaven
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