11 Sept 2001 Jahr - 9/11 Info
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Took place in New York City and Washington D.C., on September 11 2001.
10 billion in damages and 24 Canadians died.
Hundreds of planes were diverted to Canadian airports.
After passengers were screened, housing and food was needed.
Local officials, charitable organizations and volunteers helped look for supplies.
Gander, Newfoundland, population >10,000, sudden 6,700 increase from stranged passengers.
School bus drivers on strike provided transportation.
Pharmacies filled prescriptions at no cost
Homeowners offered residency.
Shirley Brook-Jones and passengers from her flight were cared for in nearby community of Lewisporte, Newfoundland.
On flight home six days later, Brook-Jones suggested to passengers that they should start a scholarship for local students as thanks.
Pledged $15,000 by landing.
By 2014, word had spread and fund had now committed 1.5 mil and awarded 130 scholarships.
Anti-terrorism laws passed
First troops to Afghanistan
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