Flown Into the Arms of Angels: Newfoundland and Labrador’s Unsung Heroes of 9/11

by Mac Moss

This book is about Newfoundland and Labrador’s response following 9/11. For the first time, Mac Moss tells the stories of people across the entire province—from Stephenville to Gander, to Goose Bay and St. John's—who pitched in and helped approximately 13,000 stranded passengers in 2001 after terrorist attacks in the United States changed the world forever. He has interviewed municipal and service organization leaders of that time, former airport personnel, members of the RCMP and Canadian Red Cross, educators, clergy, and many others who volunteered to give the passengers shelter, food, laundry, and love. This book captures true accounts that, until now, have never been told. Read about professionalism, dedication, laughter, caring, and grief as told by those who made this remarkable story happen. All of these individuals are heroes who have not yet been recognized. This is their story."Let us say that all the folks of Newfoundland made at least 204 ambassadors out of all of us on US Airways Flight 27. We love all of you, and we will come up for more of your home-cooked love and affection.” ~ Justin and Christyl B., Pittsburgh"The Lord took care of us throughout the entire journey. He brought us to one of the most beautiful places on earth, and He provided ‘angels’ to take care of us.” ~ Amy and Chris Prideaux, passengers hosted in St. John’s“We had nothing, and they gave us everything!” ~ John Chips, passenger on US Air Flight 741“They are the gold standard of humanity.” ~ David Korpan

598 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 3, 2021

Reviews

[Krista (Mrs K Book Reviews) · Rating 5 out of 5]

September 11,2001 is a day that if you you were alive then you will never forget. While New York, Washington and rural Pennsylvania were dealing with a terrorist attack here in Newfoundland we were welcoming 75 planes that carried thousands of passengers. 38 in Gander alone.

This book gives a very detailed and accurate account of how Gander prepared for all of those passengers arriving, when they arrived and afterwards. This is not like Come From Away or any other book detailing the events that took place in Gander on that dreadful day.

I was 19, almost 20 when this horrific event happened. I remember hearing the news and then watching the news regarding the events happening in Gander and in nearby communities. Listening to local officials discussing what was happening there yet after reading this book. There was alot of behind the scenes information I did not know.

If you really want to know the ins and outs of 9/11 and afterwards. As well as learning new things. I suggest reading this book. Max Moss did an incredible job writing this book