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In a remake of what happened at Gander in the aftermath of 9/11, Passengers stranded in Deer Lake get Christmas dinner from residents

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When 75 passengers got stranded in Deer Lake on Dec. 25, Brian Snow helped pull the community together in something he calls Come From Away: Christmas Day. The Salvation Army employee gave up Christmas with his family to organize efforts to feed the passengers, and he loved every second of it. (www.cbc.ca) Plus d'info...

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andyc852
Andy Cruickshank 17
A wonderful and very Canadian story. Thank you Deer Lake. The rabbit stew would be a first for many I think.
djames225
djames225 14
I think this line sums it up best: Brian Snow > "To me it was what Christmas is all about. The real meaning of Christmas." Amen to that and thank you Deer Lake for showing it.
yr2012
matt jensen 11
Newfies at their best!
AbieshanG13
Gander is in Newfoundland, but Red Deer is in Alberta.
Gropierre
But Deer Lake is in Newfoundland
AbieshanG13
Shoot. I thought the article meant Red Deer. And anyways, I know that Deer Lake is in Newfoundland.
withersfamily
Lee Withers 2
Reread the story
srichardson2011
Well It's amazing How in adversity communities pull together . Here in Australia Bushfires wreak and communities come together bringing house hold items and presents for children , Canada send Fire personal to help those at the front . unbelievable giving Hope well done Deer Lake .
bogwraith
John David 8
"That's what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown!"

Couldn't help but think of Linus answering Charlie Brown from the holiday classic!
wvflatlander
Betty O 5
What a wonderful story... full of the Christmas spirit!
ahiflyer
WAYNE WETZEL 4
An example for the world (ALL of it) to follow!!! Thank you people of Deer Lake!!
aarthur
Andre Arthur 3
The Salvation Army Air Corps, also known as Westjet.
krhprodctionz
krhprodctionz 3
Newfoundland is definitely on my bucket list
canuck44
canuck44 4
It should be. The West coast of Newfoundland is one of the most beautiful area of Canada much like fjords around Cornerbrook. You will not encounter a Newfie who is not friendly and helpful You might even pick up a new and colorful language that probably will not serve you well at home but is normal on "The Rock" as they refer to their province.

svalbard
bruce barton 2
While vacationing a year ago in beautiful western NL , the wife got sick near Deer Lake and wound up in the operating room down the Trans Canada at nearby Corner Brook. The folks at Deer Lake, the airport staff, and the professionals at the regional hospital were absolutely wonderful ! We had many Christmas experiences during those two difficult weeks...far away from home in Kentucky .
djames225
djames225 1
Sorry to hear about your difficulties. Yes the NFLD folk are a special lot in life.
damavab
The Canadian spirit at work.
AbieshanG13
I hope the passengers are thankful for what he did. Boy does it remind Canadians of Gander on 9/11?

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