Luke, as a Newfoundlander, and one that was in their last year of high school at the time of the attacks, I just have to say that this is who we are. There is never a second thought when it comes to helping out a neighbour or a stranger. When disaster strikes we do what we gotta do. We live on a rock in the North Atlantic, and we depend mostly on each other during rough times. Thank you, and thank you to Judd as well, for doing this. For taking the time to watch this little piece of history in a vastly historic time. Much love to you and yours ❤ ** PS - Please come to Newfoundland! Bring your wife and the boys! Bring the whole family! I love my island and there is absolutely no doubt you will as well ✌
I was obsessed with watching the stories about this event in New Foundland. There are a lot of them. The play Come From Away came out and won awards. Watched all the interviews. All on yt.
I believe it was in 2016 that the US arranged a convoy of firefighters from various precincts to escort a piece of World Trade Center steel all the way from New York to Gander. There were fire trucks and firefighters on motorcycles. Once they crossed the border into Canada, they were greeted by Canadian firefighters also on motorcycles. So Gander has that gift from us.
Yep. It's displayed in the old international terminal, which was given a big makeover a few years ago and has a display that goes over the history of Gander and its airport. It's prominently displayed at one end, and stands as a memorial to your fellow Americans who lost their lives that day, a testament to the spirit of Gander and the other small towns in the area, a symbol of the connection we have, and a reminder of the good parts of humanity that can be found among the worst parts of the worst of times. It's actually a nice little display.
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men should do nothing.” The people of Gander dispelled that theory and then some. Forever grateful to the people of Gander and the country of Canada 🇨🇦
Too heavy to land means that your airplane, the weight of the airplane, passengers, fuel and luggage needs a certain length runway. So too heavy to land unless they have a long enough runway. This recently happened to me when I took off from Chicago Midway and had to land at Chicago O’Hare because we were too heavy to go back to Midway when the plane had issues. Your reaction was touching and beautiful 😢
When they say a plane is too heavy to land, it means that they have too much fuel, and that’s a danger landing so they have to fuel dump. They do it all the time, that’s those white lines in the sky
Landing a really big, heavy plane requires a longer runway and also a thicker runway. Meaning how deep the concrete is. So Landing a plane that's too heavy for the runway could crack up the runway as well as not be able to stop by the end of the runway.
Being too heavy can also mean a plane is configured for a certain runway length. While cargo planes with all these huge engines can mean they take off in shorter than imagined distances, it doesn't mean they can land on a short runway. Brakes and flaps can only do so much when stopping of overbuilt cargo planes. It just takes more room to stop. A long runway can be very busy with smaller planes taking off at each end sometimes. By designating heavy, it means the runway must be cleared because a plans might need that entire length and it could be something as simple as bad tires. Also, a longer runway means extra room for fire trucks and other response vehicles.
You ask ANY American where they were and what they were doing on September 11, 2001 and EVERY SINGLE one of us can, in great detail, tell you exactly where we were and what we were doing. Me, personally? I was in my 3rd grade class about to read Uncle Ben's Cabin. My birthday was the day before so, I had on a purple shirt with a butterfly on it and I had recieved it from my parents. My name was called from the loudspeaker and was told I was going home. Everyone just started looking at each other because I had been the 4th person to be taken home that day. Mind you, it's only 9 am at this point. So, the first plane had hit 15 minutes before this. I picked up my backpack, said goodbye to my classmates and my teacher, and made my way down the hallway to the office. The look on my mom's face....I will NEVER forget. The way she rushed me out after signing me out was crazy. We got in the car and she just kept looking at the sky the whole way home. At the time, I didn't really understand why. She also kept saying my dad's cousin's name over and over, which I thought was really strange too. It wasn't until we got home and she turned on the tv that I completely understood. We got home right before the second plane hit. I saw the second plane make impact into the second tower....at EIGHT! My mom was crying and I started crying and she kept saying my dad's cousin's name again and she said, "Maria went to work today! She's there today! I hope she got out! She had to get out!" It was the worst day in my whole childhood. Not knowing for 6 hours if she had gotten out or not was torture. My dad came home from work panting and crying saying that Maria's uncle got her and she's safe and she's alive. It was very traumatic. It was just a horrible thing to be a part of. My dad's cousin was one of the few that got out and is still alive. Every year, they have the memorial and they read every single person's name who passed in the tradegy. That birthday is forever tarnished by tradegy. RIP to all who perished from terrorists. If anyone reads this comment and have family members, friends, collegues, mentors, former employees, etc who passed durung this horrible historical event, my heart goes out to each and every of you. ❤
I'm Canadian, I'd say you could ask us all the same thing and we could tell you. 2 hrs from Niagara. Grade 8. We were one of the few with a tv on wheels in the room. We put on cnn after the first plane hit. I remember like 15 teachers standing in the back of the room watching. Then the second plane hit. I remember teachers leaving shortly after that. About 30 mins later. They closed our schools and sent us home. I wasn't too far from school and old enough to be on my own, so I walked home with a few friends and we sat and basically stared at the tv the rest of the morning. Still absolutely clear as day.
I had just turned 31 nine days earlier. We live on the west coast so I was getting my kids ready for school. We always had the news on in the morning. We were sitting watching the screen as the planes hit, as buildings burned, watching people jumping to their deaths. It was horrifying. When the second plane hit, my middle girl was 8 as well at the time. She had always been a rather stoic kid. She asked me, "Mom, did we just watch people die?" I instantly had a lump in my throat - telling her yes, we did almost broke me. She just cocked her head to the side and said, "That's really rough." She remembers that conversation even today. I let my kids stay home that day. I will never get the image out of my head of people jumping from the building. I couldn't even wrap my head around the level of desperation something like that could entail. I **still** cry at the documentaries.
I know exactly where I was on 9/11. I was in the air over the Atlantic Ocean and, unbeknownst to me, was destined for an unexpected stop in Gander. All I can say is that the citizens of Gander and St. John's Newfoundland are the most exceptional people in the world. I will never forget the kindness and love they showed to all of us passengers during those days. God bless you all!
I was 5, and immediately could tell something was wrong because it was too bright in my room. I woke up too late to go to school, meaning mom and dad didn’t wake me up. I walked out to the living room and for a second I thought I was in trouble because mom was crying and dad had this dark, angry look on his face (he’s a pilot, former Air Force). My older sister was being held by my mom, and mom reached out for me. I got worried and scared but went to comfort my mom. The images were mostly replays by that point, but I thought it was a movie or something. Didn’t fully understand. But they kept showing the planes hitting the towers, over and over, until my sister says (with all of her 7 years of wisdom) “okay, okay, we GET it already!!!” My mom tried to shush her, but then dad spoke for the first time and said “No. She’s right.” And he grabbed the remote and put on blues clues. Presumably mom and dad went to discuss the situation together. It really affected dad. We stayed home from school that day. A while afterwards, when I finally understood what had happened, I got really messed up about dad going to work-especially if he ever left without me saying I loved him-because I didn’t want him to die. This event was so far-reaching, and so influential on our childhoods… I appreciate RUclipsrs expanding the public awareness of these stories even decades on.
I don't know if anyone else mentioned that there was a group of children with terminal illnesses who had been going from Europe to Disneyworld in Florida. When the locals found out they had a big party for them, dressed up as cartoon characters and gave them a good time. One of the fathers told a Ganderite that it didn't matter that they didn't get to Disneyland because his child had a great time and was happy. That was what mattered. Also Beulah Cooper who helped the O'Rourke's who lost their fireman son lost her own fireman son to work related cancer shortly after. Your reaction was beautiful and heartfelt.
I saw "Come From Away" on Broadway and bawled the entire show. I worked at Delta Air Lines during 9/11 and knew about Delta 15 and others who landed in the Maritimes. Felt like I processed a lot of unresolved feelings from that time through that show.
The pro shot of the show back after Covid is on Apple TV! Plan on watching it on the 11th. Since I discovered the show I listen/watch it every September 11th
I’m a singer and a lifelong theatre lover… this show is HANDS DOWN my favorite, and likely THE most heartwarming thing ever to be put on stage. The one critique I have, is you know how all based-on-true-story shows take some dramatic license? For whatever reason they portrayed the bus driver union negotiations as continuing for a while. Eventually they say “you got your buses. Our dispute is with our employer” … but really they came off the picket lines immediately.
I was a 25 year old teacher right outside Washington DC, with students who lived in DC, a student whose sister was on the plane that hit the Pentagon, another student with a mother that died in the Pentagon. I packed about 100 bags of snacks and drinks for the kids to be returned home. It's DC and it was on lock-down, so they needed police escort home. It was like nothing I've see. The silence in the US for days was eerie. No noise in the sky. My friend Tim worked in the north tower of the World Trade Center, and was late because his daughter forgot her backpack. He lost every single co-worker he had, and after several funerals, he checked himself into a hospital. I sat at a bar that night with friends, watching the news, seeing it happen over and over again. It changed society, life as we knew it.
I'm so sorry you had to experience that. It was bad enough being a coast away. I can't imagine what it was like on the front of that nightmare. I hope your friend has recovered and has been able to find peace.
My personal connection to this is that when 9/11 happened my sister and her husband were vacationing in Scotland. They were due to fly back on 9/13 but of course ended up waiting almost two weeks before they could get a flight. During those extra days in Scotland and London they told me they almost never paid for a drink or a meal; some stranger had paid already, and they often never knew who. And, although Scots and Brits are not often demonstrative, they received a lot of sympathy and support, which got them through a scary, anxious time. So thanks to your country's good people on their behalf.
What the documentary didn't go into is that part of the "checked luggage" that passengers couldn't take off the places included about 30 animals, I believe. Local SPCA employees lobbied continuously to, first, be able to go into the luggage area of those planes to visit, feed and take care of those animals. Then, they got permission to remove them from the planes and put them in an airplane hangar for the duration of their stay. Among those animals were two bonobos who were headed to a zoo, as well as sundry cats and dogs, some of whom had medication to take.
I'm an American, in my late 20's when this happened, and I'm ashamed to admit that it never even occurred to me to wonder what happened to all those other planes. Thank you for reacting to this video. Otherwise I'd have never know ❤that it existed. I'd also have never know about our amazingly incredible neighbors in and around Gander. God bless those beautiful people for being so wonderful to 7000 strangers during their roughest hours.
Thank God for EVERYBODY in all of Newfoundland. There were other places besides Gander that had no choice but to take displaced passengers and they did not get mentioned for more than thirty seconds even in this video. Canadians are AWESOME. :)
Many Canadian cities helped out. The reason Gander is featured is because a small town of 10000 people with 500 hotel rooms and a police staff of 2 officers took care of 7000 people.
@@melodybaker458 Yup. God-sent people with hearts of Gold. Bless them all. According to the laws of Physics, those planes HAD to land somewhere, eventually. Putting down in Canada was the only remaining option and there are only just so many places where nearly 200 planes could get to and safely land after coming from Europe. We also did not hear about what happened to the passengers on the planes that were still close enough to turn around and land back in Europe. That's yet another (close to) ten thousand stories to be told.
It's okay that it didn't occur to you. Under the circumstances, it's perfectly normal. You would have been in a state of shock/fear/grief, trying to deal with day to day life in the aftermath. A person's mind can only handle so much at once. Now that you do know, I hope it gives you some comfort. 😊
You absolutely should be proud. We're proud of every single one of you and appreciate the compassion and sacrifice everyone in Gander made. We may pick on each other on occasion and you all like to remind us that you burned the White House down (cheeky snots. LOL), but we love our neighbors to the north. You stepped up that day and proved you're just as American as everyone else on this continent. Thank you so much.
As an American who has seen this before, I have to tell you I cried as hard and as often as you did while watching this video. The great thing is, and what I find wonderful, is I cried more for the good deeds done than for the tragedy that happened.
My best friend when this happened, divorced parents, one in ontario, one in Britain. He was coming back on his own when this happened (we we're 13-14 at the time). A family just outside of Gander took him in for 5 days. He refused to get back on a plane by himself (understandable after that at that age). So his dad rented a car, drove out from ontario to get him, and flew back. They've been back to visit that family like 10 times in the last 23 years. Amazing people all over Canada but especially out east.
I have watched this documentary probably 15 times...I cry every time, along with the boat lift story. I was in the military at the time, and had a baby daughter, so 9/11 is very real to me. I too was focused on the tragedy, and it took me several years to to find these stories of the unsung heroes!!!!
Great reaction, and as a canadian all i can say is you don't have to try and help everyone. even helping just 1 person makes a ripple that helps spread hope
As a Canadian, I will never forget this day. I live on the other side of the country from Newfoundland and remember watching the TV in shock and watching plane after plane after plane land here in Vancouver - it's shocking. This documentary is the epitome of kindness and grace that makes me so proud of my country
Honestly, no apology necessary. I don't need to forgive you because you have done nothing wrong. This one IS hard, it's a hard subject no matter what, no matter what angle it is seen from. EVERY video having to do with 9/11 and the fallout afterward are hard to watch. Being emotional should never be seen as an option, there is no on/off switch for Human emotions. I would not be a fan of any reactor who shows no emotion. I am a fan of yours. You are amazing as a Human Being and you are a great and empathic reactor. I very much appreciate that about you so I really hope that you will never change that about yourself. You are awesome. :)
You don't have to apologize for your lack of comments during the video, your tears spoke volumes. I'm so proud of my fellow Canadians in Newfoundland. They are indeed special in so many ways. My housekeeper was from Newfoundland. She was a treasure. When she decided to retire she moved back to Newfoundland to be closer to her family. We kept in touch and a few months ago I received a phone call from her daughter to inform me that she had passed away. I will never forget her kindness.
Exactly! like "too heavy to land" means exactly what it sounds like it means, the plane has too much weight to safely land on the available runway so they gotta deal with that first then land.
Almost every major airport in Canada received flights. What is so stunning about Gander is how a small town came together and took care of 7000 strangers. And those people didn’t leave as strangers. Come from away family
The people of Gander don't consider themselves heroes, just good human beings. When life throws you into chaos, react with kindness. When you see a need in others, help. Thank you for taking the time to learn about Gander.
I would suggest that part of the Newfoundlander's DNA to help people comes from all the lives lost at sea over the last 300 years or so. So many fishing families losing husbands, brothers, uncles, grandfathers and probably a few women as well, in horrific North Atlantic storms while fishing. So helping out people in a tragedy is part of being a Newfoundlander.
I enjoyed your reaction. You can go down a rabbit hole on this story. Come From Away is a musical, The Day the World Came to Town is a book, Cleared for Chaos is a documentary on the air traffic control team. I think you would enjoy the musical. The music is very Celtic! You will see the stories of the people featured here and a few more. There are animals on those planes too! 🙂🐱🐶🐒
Newfie here, i wasnt old enough to remember the plane people but i do think about this moment all time and how on the darkest day in a long time people came together. It always cheers me up. Also, you should check out the documentary, Miracle in stairway B, its about people pulled from the rubble alive
As someone who grew up in a small town, this is what I miss so much about it. The people, the close knit community... City living can make you feel so isolated...
I live in a small town in the Western end of Virginia, we have community that looks out for one another. If someone needs something they ask a neighbor for help. If that neighbor can't help, another one will. We love and protect each other and our very small town.
We were at work and watch the second plane on tv, hit the second tower. No one spoke, it seemed like forever. Then it was ‘oh my God’ this cannot be happening. We were on the east coast and a direct flight path for all planes north and south. The skies were completely empty and eerily quiet. We closed up and we all went home to watch it over and over again. I’m 71 years old this year and did not know the story of Gander until two years ago. My gratitude and respect for this incredible group of people is immeasurable. Thank you Gander and thank you for your reaction and sharing this story with others.
No it’s not. Humanity at its best doesn’t ignore the veterans when they are killing themselves because they need help and the veterans affairs department is ignoring them. We treat them like toilet paper where you pull out whatever you need, shit on them, and then discard them. Are you proud of that??
Being an American, I have to admit (a bit shamefully), that I wasn't aware of the depth of this story, as I was totally wrapped up in the 911 Twin Towers tragedy as it unfolded-it was all we lived for days and days (weeks and months), so seeing this, I cried right along with you, Luke. To witness such compassion, such kindness-the genuine warmth these strangers extended to other strangers, simply incredible. Strangers no more..... thank you...
There are a few stories I like to watch when I need a reminder that many people are good and kind. This is one of them. I feel fortunate to be in the US, and fortunate to have a neighboring country like Canada.
The air controllers in Gander also had to guide all the planes to land- they also landed planes in Halifax and any other airports in Eastern Canada that could take them
I came back to say thank you for sharing. As an American disabled veteran I am proud of you young man, for not being afraid to show emotion. Tears of gratitude mixed with those of great loss from this video makes me unafraid to share a full-blown snot-filled tear-jerker with you. My father passed 09/14/01 surrounded by love as we shared grief with a nation, and an entire planet. When hate wanted to win, love spread over those ashes encompassing the world. He'd say thank you too, for keeping memories alive. 😇
There are good people and good stories everywhere. There used to be a man who traveled all over the US with a camera crew, filming human interest stories for a TV news show. If they stopped for the night in a little town and didn't have a story lined up, he would get the local phone book, pick a page and line at random and call that person. Almost every person he called had something interesting to do a story about -- something quirky, something heroic, something astonishing.
We LOVE our wonderful neighbors to the North! I've been to Canada. And wow...the Canadian people are always SO sweet and kind! And they're right...we would absolutely be there for them! There's just not enough words to thank them for their amazing kindness.
It's mostly those Celtic ancestors of yours, Luke, who first populated the fishing villages along the harsh coast of Newfoundland. The sense of community and indomitable spirit of the residents of Gander flows in your veins, too. Pretty sure you won't have to look hard to find it whenever you need it. Btw, I'm kinda proud of my Irish bits, too.
This story and the boat lift story, and a few others, bring tears to my eyes as well. That day was horrific for many of us. And I was nowhere near New York. But you saw the worst of humanity and the best of humanity. It’s been enough time now that I can appreciate the “best” part whereas for years it all just felt so dark.
I'm a Newfoundlander, and our dialect can be a combination of Irish, french, aboriginal & British, depending where on the island you live. It's a big island. I live on the west coast and to go to the east coast of the island, it would take about 10 hours of driving. But the Newfoundland dialect is considered unique. We even have our own dictionary.
Hey great reaction. I felt that shit too. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen that. I remember that day. I’m from St. John’s Newfoundland. I was 21 in 2001 when that happened. We had a bunch of planes land too. We went to our plane spotting location and watched them all come in. Never forget it.
I lived in Madison, Wisconsin, USA on 9/11. I was a nurse at a Plasma collection facility in downtown Madison. We closed for 3 days since we didn’t know if capital cities or larger metropolitan areas were being targeted. Plus, whole blood vs specifically plasma might have been needed more emergently so we wanted our donors to be free to choose. I lived less than a mile from our regional airport and we were directly under a major flight path. While the commercial planes were grounded, that silence was deafening. To see all the extra planes parked wing tip to wing tip on the tarmac was surreal. And to witness the F16 fighter jets patrolling day and night was frightening.
You have nothing to apologize for. You Are reacting, no words necessary, your tears and demeanor say it all. You are beautiful to allow yourself to be vulnerable on your channel. Always enjoy watching your content. Take care. ❤
I'm so glad that people around the world get to see through this documentary, how lovely the people are in the place my father called home and the place that is a part of me. A place I've always loved.
As an East coast Canadian, I want to thank you for sharing what my brethren did during that time. Your reaction was sincere, and is much appreciated! Cheers Mate!
The kindness of the Canadian people in our time of need is much appreciated and mind blowing. Thank younpeople of Gander for helping our countrymen in their time of need. And please dont forget the people of the Pentagon that got hit and United 93 whose passengers were heros. Whose names should not be forgotten. God always takes something bad or evil and turn it around for good and His glory.
We will never recover from this. It will never be less painful, heartbreaking and soul shattering. Having been raised between New York and New Jersey I can’t imagine the emptiness even though I have seen it through pictures and film footage. Haven’t been back after it happened.
Fellow Canadian here. If a plane is too heavy on landing it can actually break apart or not be able to stop on the runway. Great reaction btw man. You're the type of person I would want to be friends with.
Omg... wow... I qm just now seeing these types of videos.. the "reaction" videos.... I have sat and watched prob 100 in the last few days. I have fought depression and honestly thoughts of dumb things hard lately. This sounds dumb and I'm just another person but I have seen now many of ur reactions and love how raw and how u don't mind showing emotion because that's what a reaction should be! This past weekend and beginning of the week I recieved some extremely bad news that just sat my depression in to a deep swirl..... I watched this and the one about the boats.... U CRIED and ur tears saved my life. Just trying to take my mind off of "thinking" these stories showed me my life is important. But most of all..... u made me cry.... I have cried and cried and because of ur tears.... I realized it was ok to cry and when I did I felt so much relief.... I actually smiled! I also realized I'm not alone in the world.... there are so many people that care and I just needed to cry and realize it. If by chance u see this I want to tell u thank you. As soon as I figure out exactly how, I will definitely be supporting u. This video is the video that could have saved my life. Ur a blessing! U may not have been on new york and I am thousands of miles from u, but whether u realize it or not u are one of those people by the words and emotions and ur heart. Sorry to leave such a message. Hugs from Florida in the USA Matt
This is where the story of Come From Away Musical is based on, if you have heard of it. …. Human Kindness is what this world needs these days. If you have time, please check out “Gander’s ripple effects” .. such a great story there
LoL, we feel ya! Brian here from Newfoundland Canada. My sister-in-law is in that video handing out food. It's just what ya do. There is another amazing story of inspiration in Canada that the world should know about. RUclips : TERRY FOX - but be warned, makes me tear up every time I watch that one too!
What you don’t realize is that you have helped others. It might seem small, but believe me, you’re having a big impact for me today! I have severe ADHD, but I’m also a Speech-Language Pathologist getting ready for the new school year. The hardest part of my job is getting everything ready to go so that when the students return, I’m ready to provide the speech therapy these kids need to help them be able to effectively communicate with others. These are kids with autism, Down syndrome, speech sound disorders, language disorders, etc. The executive functioning required to get ready for the school year is immense. I hit a wall right at the start of work today. Despite having taken my medication, I couldn’t focus, couldn’t think, and just wasn’t able to get started. Having your reaction videos on in the background with your beautiful commentary and genuine, unfiltered emotions has been exactly what I’ve needed to focus and do what I needed to do today. You gave me the feeling of human connection without the distraction of being able to talk to another person in the room which improved my focus on tedious but necessary work. Thank you for helping me help all these special, wonderful children. I appreciate you!
The science of logistics is often overlooked by the general public but it is crucial to the health of a society. We had a taste of logistics failure during the pandemic. The fact that this tiny town and surrounding island was able to pull off the feeding and housing of thousands of distraught people is amazing. Community is the lifeblood of humanity.
Stop it! You've got me crying again! LOL. This is what is best about your channel, you get fired up and and upbeat when you enjoy something for the first time, and then you get emotional with your heartfelt reactions when a video tugs at your heartstrings. Thank you, Luke. Yes! You should visit North America. Canada and the U.S. will welcome you. Oh, yeah, I forgot that there is a tiny bit of France here on the east coast too...
thank you and keep crying it is in my humble opinion a sign of strength in a man to show emotion and being honest with what moves you instead of acting indifferent or tough. love you brother i enjoy your reactions
I bawled right along with u the entire time . & I’ve seen this several times already … I feel exactly what you are . Thanks for expressing ur emotions so honestly . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤍
It was touching to watch your tearful reaction to what happened, it means you have a good heart. My husband is a pilot and was flying for Intel. He was flying the shuttle which is a 40 passenger 3 crew jet. The planes and crew were managed by Executive Jet. They were in the air headed for San Jose Jet Center in California and knew nothing about the first tower being hit. They landed and disembarked the passengers then learned about the North Tower being hit. There was a large TV in the passenger area and he watched the 2nd tower get hit. He knew then we were under attack. There have been hijackings before this, and the hijackers usually force the pilots to fly where they are told to fly. We did not know till later the terrorist flew the planes themselves. The worst thing about that day was knowing we were under attack but not knowing what will happen next or where. Executive Jet sent out a mass notice to all pilots to remove anything that signified they were pilots, use the company credit card and rent a car, take a train, take a bus, call a cab. Do whatever you needed to do to get home, the company would pay for it. I am grateful to them for getting him home safe. My husband had been flying for 40 years and was completely amazed at the incredible air traffic controllers who were able to clear the skies so quickly. There has not been a hijacking since 9/11. The days of complacent passengers and crews are over. Flight 93 heroes made it clear to the world we will fight.
I was one of the people who was stranded in Canada. I was 17 at the time and i was coming back from a year abroad in the UK. It was one of the most terrifying times of my life.
I was working United Airlines. I was woken by my Mom, I was helping my folks at that time, telling me of the first tower being hit. I was having coffee and watch on what was happening. I seen the plain hitting the 2nd tower. I looked at my folks and told them it was a United plane. I could tell by the colors. Were about the only company that had the Navy blue bellies. About 15 min. pasted and my cousin, who was a computer tec, for UAL called and conformed it was Right and that we had another plain in trouble. After AAL hit the pentagon and they called a plane grounding. I called work to see if they need help with the planes coming in. The ground supper said they were good and just come in on my shift. It was so strange to come in and having only employee at the airport no sound of plains. All we did was sit there, watching the news, until we got start-up again.
I will always remember the deafening silence. I didn't know I lived near the flight path of the airport until there were no more planes in the sky. They flew by all day every day and I tuned them out. I didn't notice them until they were gone. It was so earie.
My daughter turned 1 on September 12... On the 11th I was sitting in the recliner feeding her a bottle. I was watching Good Morning America. I couldn't believe what I was watching. It didn't seem real. I was physically ill but numb at the same time
You asked about the strips the air traffic controllers were moving around, the are called ATC strips or flight progress strips. Prior to a flight departing the pilot files a flight plan that includes: Airline name and flight number Type of aircraft and equipment Intended airspeed and cruising altitude Route of flight (departure airport, centers that will be crossed and destination airport) Your pilot then transmits this data to the tower. In the tower, a controller called a flight data person reviews the weather and flight-plan information and enters the flight plan into the FAA host computer. The computer generates a flight progress strip that will be passed from controller to controller throughout your flight. The flight progress strip contains all of the necessary data for tracking your plane during its flight and is constantly updated. Once the flight plan has been approved, the flight data person gives clearance to your pilot (clearance delivery) and passes the strip to the ground controller in the tower. Once your plane takes off, your pilot activates a transponder device inside the aircraft. The transponder detects incoming radar signals and broadcasts an amplified, encoded radio signal in the direction of the detected radar wave. The transponder signal provides the controller with your aircraft's flight number, altitude, airspeed and destination. A blip representing the airplane appears on the controller's radar screen with this information beside it. The controller can now follow your plane. You’ll see the controllers move the strips as a plane is handed from ground control at the airport to the local controller and then onto the departure controller, it goes through several more hand offs during the course of its flight with new strips being printed at each change, then as your flight reaches its destination an approach controller takes over before the local and then ground controllers take over again.
@@billfarley9167 Thank you! You guys have such highly demanding jobs, I have much respect for ATC personnel. One of my sisters is a pilot, her husband was a pilot, we have a cousin who was a flight attendant and her husband was a pilot, and one of my nephew’s wife’s family all work for Alaska Airlines, her parents and sister are all flight attendants. So I’ve kind of picked up random information related to flying over the years.
Thank you for sharing this little-known, yet IMPORTANT, story of PURE and SELFLESS human kindness and compassion! Sincere Gratitude yo you for WHO YOU ARE and for your channel as well ! From beautiful Calgary, Alberta, CANADA!!! Shawn
Humanity’s darkest moments are almost always followed by its finest hours. Gander is a prime example of that. There’s a book about Gander as well, I highly recommend it
Thank you for reacting to this documentary it’s an amazing story about my Country and our hospitality especially those out on our East Coast! I come to watch your Taylor reactions weekly and just wanted to say thanks for sharing this story with the world!❤️
I appreciate and respect your quietness throughout this incredible documentary. I knew nothing of Gander and their most generous involvement, and I'm so grateful to have watched this with you. I missed the actual "event" as I was in labour and was only told that there had been a plane crash. I learnt the full heartbreaking, horrific extent some 5 days later. Even then, I only saw short snippets. I ought to add that I'm from the UK, and so, our news channels didn't continue to play footage after 3 or 4 days. I learned much, much more on the 1st anniversary.
If you’re looking for another incredible story to look at I highly recommend Genelle Guzman McMillans story. She was the last survivor found on 9/11 over 24hours after the buildings fell and was in one of the stairwells when the building collapsed. Her survival story is so moving.
Man, I love your honest & raw emotions. It’s so brave & appreciated. What a beautiful story to come out of tragedy. I’m sure this was duplicated all around the country. Thank you for sharing 🥰❤️
I grew up on Long Island, NY which is the east island off the city. It's hard even now to talk about it. I lived by the water and the fighter jets coming from the military base on the island flew by so fast to get to the city, the entire house shook and rattled the windows I thought it was a movie that morning on t.v. as it was happening. It's like your brain could not take in the information you were watching. Not NY, who would dare to attempt to hit NY! The day after, every one did what they could to get supplies, cases of water, anything needed to get it into trucks that were dropping off in NY. It was a horrifying experience for me not even being there, I just can't imagine how any of these people felt. And then the horror of trying to figure out how to explain what was happening to the children without crying, mine were 5, 6 and 9 at the time. We all new someone who was in those towers and did not make it out, the pain will never go away. People are still dying TODAY from 9/11, now that is a whole other story. If you want to know about it, I would be happy to tell you.
I was in 7th grade when this happened, and my big brother had just started his first year in the Army. This day still breaks my heart to think about, it really is just so unreal.
I didn't know about this story until the musical Come From Away was created. I fell in love immediately not only because I love musicals but this story was such a bright light during a very dark time. While the world watched in horror at home, Gander was partying it up and having a blast. I love this story so much. Beverly Bass is one of my hero's! Also check out the documentary You Are Here A Come From Away Story, and also the musical Come From Away. Ive seen that musical like 10 times already. It's one of my favs.
I love how honest and vulnerable you are in all your videos. I have thought so since the first time I saw you watching BTS for the first time and have been here since. Thanks for never changing who you are. 🤗🤗🤗
I stood in my living room as I turned on my TV. I didn't move for a very long time, tears streaming down my face. Praying that everyone got out. I saw the second plane go in, my heart breaking. Then news of the Pentagon, then the first tower fell, it was almost in slow motion, then the second came down. Watching the maps as the air traffic cleared the skies. Then Flight 93 information. September 12, 2001, all of America was covered in American flags. Everyone was trying to do something to help. Donating blood, trucks full of bottled water, every able body went to ground zero to help. It was the saddest yet most amazing time in my life. Seeing the world come together.
Hey Luke, from Minnesota, USA! Another stellar reaction! Tough content but I'm glad you shared this and I think people need to see stories like this to believe that there is goodness out there. No, GREATNESS! I think your analogy of 9/11 to Covid-19 was spot on. Think of all of the first responders all over the world that risked their lives to help others. Production of various items had to be increased and people didn't question. It's just what needed to be done. It is sad that tragedies like these pull people together the most. We all need to learn to be better people everyday! I guess if there are any lessons to be had it would be that we just need to be kind.....to everyone! Don't apologize for anything. I love you and your channel just the way you are!!😊❤
First time on your channel and I run into this!! First off thank you for taking small breaks, thats alot to digest in one bite,this hits close to home. Like many Americans, I remember vividly that days events, I had family friends in NewYork city. Living close to D\ftw international airport and love field, the absence of flight noise was eerie. Everyone plastered to the tv waiting for news of survivors and those responsible for this terrorist attack. The whole country became a kinder place for a while, whith flags flying high on every pole and porch. Bless all of Gander for their kindness and generosity!😊❤😢
You are one of the kindest, most genuine Reactors. I'm always at a loss the first time I see one of the 9/11 docs. I feel so blessed to have Canada as our Northern neighbor 😭🫶✌️🙏. It gives me hope for a better world.
Thank you for being real...thank you for not being afraid to show your emotions. I personally cried with you and then I would stop but you would start again and then the waterfalls would start all over! .😂 ugh....I'm such an emotional mess!
It's a total gut punch, isn't it? I live on the west coast. So it was very early in the morning when it started. I was getting my kids ready for school. I remember my middle daughter watching the buildings come down. And she asked, are people dying in there? I had to answer her question around the lump in my throat. She was so stoic, but she said, "Oh, that's really hard." Just about broke me.
There's an old movie (and a remake) call "The Day the Earth Stood Still". There are several events in my life that are just like that. The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Kennedy Assassination, First Men Landing on the Moon and 9-11. Canada and particular Gander you showed humanity in a dark time and we thank you profoundly. It's a lesson we all should learn.
An absolutely beautiful and powerful story from something so tragic.
Some people really are just heroes ❤
Luke, as a Newfoundlander, and one that was in their last year of high school at the time of the attacks, I just have to say that this is who we are. There is never a second thought when it comes to helping out a neighbour or a stranger. When disaster strikes we do what we gotta do. We live on a rock in the North Atlantic, and we depend mostly on each other during rough times. Thank you, and thank you to Judd as well, for doing this. For taking the time to watch this little piece of history in a vastly historic time. Much love to you and yours ❤ ** PS - Please come to Newfoundland! Bring your wife and the boys! Bring the whole family! I love my island and there is absolutely no doubt you will as well ✌
I was obsessed with watching the stories about this event in New Foundland. There are a lot of them. The play Come From Away came out and won awards. Watched all the interviews. All on yt.
Three documentaries I recommend is:
wild lands wild horses(video link: ruclips.net/video/5Lftvyrj4PY/видео.html )(video length: 50 minutes 38 seconds)
Pass the safe act now 2024(video link:
ruclips.net/video/jLKw__FkPrY/видео.html )(video length: 12 minutes 3 seconds)
Wild Mustangs Reunite at Skydog Sanctuary(Video Link:
m.ruclips.net/video/SQuj6kQmmTo/видео.html )(Video Length: 14 minutes 15 seconds)
I absolutely love how empathetic you are. "Reactears" are the best.
If you haven’t watched it yet, watch The Falling Man 9/11
Newfoundlander here. What this documentary omitted was that the local veterinarians took the animals from the planes and cared for them.
I read the book about Gander and it was mentioned there - the dogs were taken for walks, and given cuddles. Amazing.❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for everything you all did. There are no words.
Thank you for that. I was so worried about them!
God Bless each and everyone of you ☦️❤️🔥
Thank you all for taking care of our people when they couldn’t come home and their animals America thanks you all🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸✝️✝️✝️❤️❤️❤️
I believe it was in 2016 that the US arranged a convoy of firefighters from various precincts to escort a piece of World Trade Center steel all the way from New York to Gander. There were fire trucks and firefighters on motorcycles. Once they crossed the border into Canada, they were greeted by Canadian firefighters also on motorcycles. So Gander has that gift from us.
You're right. This clip shows part of the event : ruclips.net/video/YCaIBn3JF1s/видео.html
Yep. It's displayed in the old international terminal, which was given a big makeover a few years ago and has a display that goes over the history of Gander and its airport. It's prominently displayed at one end, and stands as a memorial to your fellow Americans who lost their lives that day, a testament to the spirit of Gander and the other small towns in the area, a symbol of the connection we have, and a reminder of the good parts of humanity that can be found among the worst parts of the worst of times. It's actually a nice little display.
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men should do nothing.” The people of Gander dispelled that theory and then some. Forever grateful to the people of Gander and the country of Canada 🇨🇦
We got you 😊 🇨🇦
Too heavy to land means that your airplane, the weight of the airplane, passengers, fuel and luggage needs a certain length runway. So too heavy to land unless they have a long enough runway. This recently happened to me when I took off from Chicago Midway and had to land at Chicago O’Hare because we were too heavy to go back to Midway when the plane had issues. Your reaction was touching and beautiful 😢
When they say a plane is too heavy to land, it means that they have too much fuel, and that’s a danger landing so they have to fuel dump. They do it all the time, that’s those white lines in the sky
I'm no pilot by any means, but I would imagine it puts a lot of strain on the landing gear also.
Landing a really big, heavy plane requires a longer runway and also a thicker runway. Meaning how deep the concrete is. So Landing a plane that's too heavy for the runway could crack up the runway as well as not be able to stop by the end of the runway.
Being too heavy can also mean a plane is configured for a certain runway length.
While cargo planes with all these huge engines can mean they take off in shorter than imagined distances, it doesn't mean they can land on a short runway. Brakes and flaps can only do so much when stopping of overbuilt cargo planes. It just takes more room to stop.
A long runway can be very busy with smaller planes taking off at each end sometimes. By designating heavy, it means the runway must be cleared because a plans might need that entire length and it could be something as simple as bad tires.
Also, a longer runway means extra room for fire trucks and other response vehicles.
Thank you for the explanation! I figured it was “because physics” but that makes sense!
as a Canadian, as soon as I saw the title, I was like "oh man, Luke is gonna bawl".
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imagine if he watchs the Terry Fox story
@@Gantzz321 Oh dear
Agreed, this is a story that Luke needed to have a box of tissues nearby
Thank you!!
You ask ANY American where they were and what they were doing on September 11, 2001 and EVERY SINGLE one of us can, in great detail, tell you exactly where we were and what we were doing. Me, personally? I was in my 3rd grade class about to read Uncle Ben's Cabin. My birthday was the day before so, I had on a purple shirt with a butterfly on it and I had recieved it from my parents. My name was called from the loudspeaker and was told I was going home. Everyone just started looking at each other because I had been the 4th person to be taken home that day. Mind you, it's only 9 am at this point. So, the first plane had hit 15 minutes before this. I picked up my backpack, said goodbye to my classmates and my teacher, and made my way down the hallway to the office. The look on my mom's face....I will NEVER forget. The way she rushed me out after signing me out was crazy. We got in the car and she just kept looking at the sky the whole way home. At the time, I didn't really understand why. She also kept saying my dad's cousin's name over and over, which I thought was really strange too. It wasn't until we got home and she turned on the tv that I completely understood. We got home right before the second plane hit. I saw the second plane make impact into the second tower....at EIGHT! My mom was crying and I started crying and she kept saying my dad's cousin's name again and she said, "Maria went to work today! She's there today! I hope she got out! She had to get out!" It was the worst day in my whole childhood. Not knowing for 6 hours if she had gotten out or not was torture. My dad came home from work panting and crying saying that Maria's uncle got her and she's safe and she's alive. It was very traumatic. It was just a horrible thing to be a part of. My dad's cousin was one of the few that got out and is still alive. Every year, they have the memorial and they read every single person's name who passed in the tradegy. That birthday is forever tarnished by tradegy. RIP to all who perished from terrorists. If anyone reads this comment and have family members, friends, collegues, mentors, former employees, etc who passed durung this horrible historical event, my heart goes out to each and every of you. ❤
I'm Canadian, I'd say you could ask us all the same thing and we could tell you. 2 hrs from Niagara. Grade 8. We were one of the few with a tv on wheels in the room. We put on cnn after the first plane hit. I remember like 15 teachers standing in the back of the room watching. Then the second plane hit. I remember teachers leaving shortly after that. About 30 mins later. They closed our schools and sent us home. I wasn't too far from school and old enough to be on my own, so I walked home with a few friends and we sat and basically stared at the tv the rest of the morning. Still absolutely clear as day.
So true, we all know where we were.
I had just turned 31 nine days earlier. We live on the west coast so I was getting my kids ready for school. We always had the news on in the morning. We were sitting watching the screen as the planes hit, as buildings burned, watching people jumping to their deaths. It was horrifying. When the second plane hit, my middle girl was 8 as well at the time. She had always been a rather stoic kid. She asked me, "Mom, did we just watch people die?" I instantly had a lump in my throat - telling her yes, we did almost broke me. She just cocked her head to the side and said, "That's really rough." She remembers that conversation even today. I let my kids stay home that day. I will never get the image out of my head of people jumping from the building. I couldn't even wrap my head around the level of desperation something like that could entail. I **still** cry at the documentaries.
I know exactly where I was on 9/11. I was in the air over the Atlantic Ocean and, unbeknownst to me, was destined for an unexpected stop in Gander. All I can say is that the citizens of Gander and St. John's Newfoundland are the most exceptional people in the world. I will never forget the kindness and love they showed to all of us passengers during those days. God bless you all!
I was 5, and immediately could tell something was wrong because it was too bright in my room. I woke up too late to go to school, meaning mom and dad didn’t wake me up. I walked out to the living room and for a second I thought I was in trouble because mom was crying and dad had this dark, angry look on his face (he’s a pilot, former Air Force). My older sister was being held by my mom, and mom reached out for me. I got worried and scared but went to comfort my mom. The images were mostly replays by that point, but I thought it was a movie or something. Didn’t fully understand. But they kept showing the planes hitting the towers, over and over, until my sister says (with all of her 7 years of wisdom) “okay, okay, we GET it already!!!” My mom tried to shush her, but then dad spoke for the first time and said “No. She’s right.” And he grabbed the remote and put on blues clues. Presumably mom and dad went to discuss the situation together. It really affected dad. We stayed home from school that day.
A while afterwards, when I finally understood what had happened, I got really messed up about dad going to work-especially if he ever left without me saying I loved him-because I didn’t want him to die. This event was so far-reaching, and so influential on our childhoods… I appreciate RUclipsrs expanding the public awareness of these stories even decades on.
I don't know if anyone else mentioned that there was a group of children with terminal illnesses who had been going from Europe to Disneyworld in Florida. When the locals found out they had a big party for them, dressed up as cartoon characters and gave them a good time. One of the fathers told a Ganderite that it didn't matter that they didn't get to Disneyland because his child had a great time and was happy. That was what mattered. Also Beulah Cooper who helped the O'Rourke's who lost their fireman son lost her own fireman son to work related cancer shortly after.
Your reaction was beautiful and heartfelt.
Yass! Heard about that! Amazing
A few years back, they made a Broadway musical called "Come From Away" about Gander receiving all those passengers.
I saw "Come From Away" on Broadway and bawled the entire show. I worked at Delta Air Lines during 9/11 and knew about Delta 15 and others who landed in the Maritimes. Felt like I processed a lot of unresolved feelings from that time through that show.
The pro shot of the show back after Covid is on Apple TV! Plan on watching it on the 11th. Since I discovered the show I listen/watch it every September 11th
I’m a singer and a lifelong theatre lover… this show is HANDS DOWN my favorite, and likely THE most heartwarming thing ever to be put on stage.
The one critique I have, is you know how all based-on-true-story shows take some dramatic license? For whatever reason they portrayed the bus driver union negotiations as continuing for a while. Eventually they say “you got your buses. Our dispute is with our employer” … but really they came off the picket lines immediately.
I love Come From Away, makes me sob every time
I was a 25 year old teacher right outside Washington DC, with students who lived in DC, a student whose sister was on the plane that hit the Pentagon, another student with a mother that died in the Pentagon. I packed about 100 bags of snacks and drinks for the kids to be returned home. It's DC and it was on lock-down, so they needed police escort home. It was like nothing I've see. The silence in the US for days was eerie. No noise in the sky. My friend Tim worked in the north tower of the World Trade Center, and was late because his daughter forgot her backpack. He lost every single co-worker he had, and after several funerals, he checked himself into a hospital. I sat at a bar that night with friends, watching the news, seeing it happen over and over again. It changed society, life as we knew it.
I'm so sorry you had to experience that. It was bad enough being a coast away. I can't imagine what it was like on the front of that nightmare. I hope your friend has recovered and has been able to find peace.
My personal connection to this is that when 9/11 happened my sister and her husband were vacationing in Scotland. They were due to fly back on 9/13 but of course ended up waiting almost two weeks before they could get a flight. During those extra days in Scotland and London they told me they almost never paid for a drink or a meal; some stranger had paid already, and they often never knew who. And, although Scots and Brits are not often demonstrative, they received a lot of sympathy and support, which got them through a scary, anxious time. So thanks to your country's good people on their behalf.
What the documentary didn't go into is that part of the "checked luggage" that passengers couldn't take off the places included about 30 animals, I believe. Local SPCA employees lobbied continuously to, first, be able to go into the luggage area of those planes to visit, feed and take care of those animals. Then, they got permission to remove them from the planes and put them in an airplane hangar for the duration of their stay. Among those animals were two bonobos who were headed to a zoo, as well as sundry cats and dogs, some of whom had medication to take.
The female bonobo was pregnant but lost her baby. When she had one later it was named Gander.
I never heard that, oh those poor animals, thank goodness someone realized they were there
Yes, the manager of the local SPCA went into the cargo hold of each plane and removed the animals.
I'm an American, in my late 20's when this happened, and I'm ashamed to admit that it never even occurred to me to wonder what happened to all those other planes.
Thank you for reacting to this video. Otherwise I'd have never know ❤that it existed. I'd also have never know about our amazingly incredible neighbors in and around Gander.
God bless those beautiful people for being so wonderful to 7000 strangers during their roughest hours.
Thank God for EVERYBODY in all of Newfoundland. There were other places besides Gander that had no choice but to take displaced passengers and they did not get mentioned for more than thirty seconds even in this video. Canadians are AWESOME. :)
Many Canadian cities helped out. The reason Gander is featured is because a small town of 10000 people with 500 hotel rooms and a police staff of 2 officers took care of 7000 people.
@@melodybaker458 Yup. God-sent people with hearts of Gold. Bless them all.
According to the laws of Physics, those planes HAD to land somewhere, eventually. Putting down in Canada was the only remaining option and there are only just so many places where nearly 200 planes could get to and safely land after coming from Europe.
We also did not hear about what happened to the passengers on the planes that were still close enough to turn around and land back in Europe. That's yet another (close to) ten thousand stories to be told.
It's okay that it didn't occur to you. Under the circumstances, it's perfectly normal. You would have been in a state of shock/fear/grief, trying to deal with day to day life in the aftermath. A person's mind can only handle so much at once. Now that you do know, I hope it gives you some comfort. 😊
Cleared for Chaos is a documentary about Gander’s Air Traffic Controllers and what they did that day.
Just watched Cleared for Chaos thanks to your recommendation. I highly enjoyed it.
This video always makes me very proud of our beautiful province
As you should be! GREAT people! Thank you very much for the comfort and attention you gave.
As well you should be, thank you from the bottom of our hearts
I’m not able to thank the actual heroes from that day. So please allow me to say THANK YOU to you in place.
🙏THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING 🙏
You absolutely should be proud. We're proud of every single one of you and appreciate the compassion and sacrifice everyone in Gander made. We may pick on each other on occasion and you all like to remind us that you burned the White House down (cheeky snots. LOL), but we love our neighbors to the north. You stepped up that day and proved you're just as American as everyone else on this continent. Thank you so much.
@@nyteshayde1197 100%
As an American who has seen this before, I have to tell you I cried as hard and as often as you did while watching this video. The great thing is, and what I find wonderful, is I cried more for the good deeds done than for the tragedy that happened.
My best friend when this happened, divorced parents, one in ontario, one in Britain. He was coming back on his own when this happened (we we're 13-14 at the time).
A family just outside of Gander took him in for 5 days. He refused to get back on a plane by himself (understandable after that at that age). So his dad rented a car, drove out from ontario to get him, and flew back. They've been back to visit that family like 10 times in the last 23 years. Amazing people all over Canada but especially out east.
I have watched this documentary probably 15 times...I cry every time, along with the boat lift story. I was in the military at the time, and had a baby daughter, so 9/11 is very real to me. I too was focused on the tragedy, and it took me several years to to find these stories of the unsung heroes!!!!
This documentary should be broadcast everywhere, every year, along with many others.
Great reaction, and as a canadian all i can say is you don't have to try and help everyone. even helping just 1 person makes a ripple that helps spread hope
As a Canadian, I will never forget this day. I live on the other side of the country from Newfoundland and remember watching the TV in shock and watching plane after plane after plane land here in Vancouver - it's shocking. This documentary is the epitome of kindness and grace that makes me so proud of my country
Honestly, no apology necessary. I don't need to forgive you because you have done nothing wrong. This one IS hard, it's a hard subject no matter what, no matter what angle it is seen from. EVERY video having to do with 9/11 and the fallout afterward are hard to watch. Being emotional should never be seen as an option, there is no on/off switch for Human emotions. I would not be a fan of any reactor who shows no emotion. I am a fan of yours.
You are amazing as a Human Being and you are a great and empathic reactor. I very much appreciate that about you so I really hope that you will never change that about yourself. You are awesome. :)
GOOD GRIEF PUDDIN 😮💖🙏🏻❣️. That was so perfectly, and eloquently expressed shug, and I totally could not agree more❣️.
@@hollyharris707 Thank you. :)
You don't have to apologize for your lack of comments during the video, your tears spoke volumes. I'm so proud of my fellow Canadians in Newfoundland. They are indeed special in so many ways. My housekeeper was from Newfoundland. She was a treasure. When she decided to retire she moved back to Newfoundland to be closer to her family. We kept in touch and a few months ago I received a phone call from her daughter to inform me that she had passed away. I will never forget her kindness.
"Too heavy to land", they were carrying enough fuel to cross the Atlantic so they had to release a bunch of it to reduce their weight.
Exactly! like "too heavy to land" means exactly what it sounds like it means, the plane has too much weight to safely land on the available runway so they gotta deal with that first then land.
Almost every major airport in Canada received flights. What is so stunning about Gander is how a small town came together and took care of 7000 strangers. And those people didn’t leave as strangers. Come from away family
I absolutely love that you’re able to show your emotions! We need more men like you. Your children are lucky.
The people of Gander don't consider themselves heroes, just good human beings. When life throws you into chaos, react with kindness. When you see a need in others, help. Thank you for taking the time to learn about Gander.
I would suggest that part of the Newfoundlander's DNA to help people comes from all the lives lost at sea over the last 300 years or so. So many fishing families losing husbands, brothers, uncles, grandfathers and probably a few women as well, in horrific North Atlantic storms while fishing. So helping out people in a tragedy is part of being a Newfoundlander.
I enjoyed your reaction. You can go down a rabbit hole on this story. Come From Away is a musical, The Day the World Came to Town is a book, Cleared for Chaos is a documentary on the air traffic control team. I think you would enjoy the musical. The music is very Celtic! You will see the stories of the people featured here and a few more. There are animals on those planes too! 🙂🐱🐶🐒
Newfie here, i wasnt old enough to remember the plane people but i do think about this moment all time and how on the darkest day in a long time people came together. It always cheers me up.
Also, you should check out the documentary, Miracle in stairway B, its about people pulled from the rubble alive
As someone who grew up in a small town, this is what I miss so much about it. The people, the close knit community... City living can make you feel so isolated...
I live in a small town in the Western end of Virginia, we have community that looks out for one another. If someone needs something they ask a neighbor for help. If that neighbor can't help, another one will. We love and protect each other and our very small town.
You should look up Flight 93. It is such a courageous story!! They were heros that day when they stopped that plane from hitting its target.
We were at work and watch the second plane on tv, hit the second tower. No one spoke, it seemed like forever. Then it was ‘oh my God’ this cannot be happening. We were on the east coast and a direct flight path for all planes north and south. The skies were completely empty and eerily quiet. We closed up and we all went home to watch it over and over again. I’m 71 years old this year and did not know the story of Gander until two years ago. My gratitude and respect for this incredible group of people is immeasurable. Thank you Gander and thank you for your reaction and sharing this story with others.
When I tell you I have been hoping you’d do this reaction omg!! Everyone should see this, humanity at its best for sure ❤
No it’s not. Humanity at its best doesn’t ignore the veterans when they are killing themselves because they need help and the veterans affairs department is ignoring them. We treat them like toilet paper where you pull out whatever you need, shit on them, and then discard them. Are you proud of that??
Being an American, I have to admit (a bit shamefully), that I wasn't aware of the depth of this story, as I was totally wrapped up in the 911 Twin Towers tragedy as it unfolded-it was all we lived for days and days (weeks and months), so seeing this, I cried right along with you, Luke. To witness such compassion, such kindness-the genuine warmth these strangers extended to other strangers, simply incredible. Strangers no more..... thank you...
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"I Will Spend My Whole Life Trying To Half As Good Of A Person As This Whole Town"
That's actually a great takeaway from this reaction
There is a musical about operation yellow ribbon called 'Come From Away'. It went to Broadway and won a Tony award.
It’s also able to be streamed on Apple TV if anyone hasn’t seen it.
And there is another documentary about its debut with updates on the people in this documentary. Gander comes to New York!
There are a few stories I like to watch when I need a reminder that many people are good and kind. This is one of them. I feel fortunate to be in the US, and fortunate to have a neighboring country like Canada.
The air controllers in Gander also had to guide all the planes to land- they also landed planes in Halifax and any other airports in Eastern Canada that could take them
I came back to say thank you for sharing. As an American disabled veteran I am proud of you young man, for not being afraid to show emotion. Tears of gratitude mixed with those of great loss from this video makes me unafraid to share a full-blown snot-filled tear-jerker with you. My father passed 09/14/01 surrounded by love as we shared grief with a nation, and an entire planet. When hate wanted to win, love spread over those ashes encompassing the world. He'd say thank you too, for keeping memories alive. 😇
There are good people and good stories everywhere. There used to be a man who traveled all over the US with a camera crew, filming human interest stories for a TV news show. If they stopped for the night in a little town and didn't have a story lined up, he would get the local phone book, pick a page and line at random and call that person. Almost every person he called had something interesting to do a story about -- something quirky, something heroic, something astonishing.
Maybe the show was "On The Road With Charles Kuralt" on CBS.
We LOVE our wonderful neighbors to the North! I've been to Canada. And wow...the Canadian people are always SO sweet and kind! And they're right...we would absolutely be there for them! There's just not enough words to thank them for their amazing kindness.
Hearing that you’d be there for us means everything ❤🇨🇦
It's mostly those Celtic ancestors of yours, Luke, who first populated the fishing villages along the harsh coast of Newfoundland. The sense of community and indomitable spirit of the residents of Gander flows in your veins, too. Pretty sure you won't have to look hard to find it whenever you need it. Btw, I'm kinda proud of my Irish bits, too.
This story and the boat lift story, and a few others, bring tears to my eyes as well. That day was horrific for many of us. And I was nowhere near New York. But you saw the worst of humanity and the best of humanity. It’s been enough time now that I can appreciate the “best” part whereas for years it all just felt so dark.
The boatlift story is so incredible I have watched the whole thing at least 10 times by different reactors.
I'm a Newfoundlander, and our dialect can be a combination of Irish, french, aboriginal & British, depending where on the island you live. It's a big island. I live on the west coast and to go to the east coast of the island, it would take about 10 hours of driving. But the Newfoundland dialect is considered unique. We even have our own dictionary.
Hey great reaction. I felt that shit too. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen that. I remember that day. I’m from St. John’s Newfoundland. I was 21 in 2001 when that happened. We had a bunch of planes land too. We went to our plane spotting location and watched them all come in. Never forget it.
I lived in Madison, Wisconsin, USA on 9/11. I was a nurse at a Plasma collection facility in downtown Madison. We closed for 3 days since we didn’t know if capital cities or larger metropolitan areas were being targeted. Plus, whole blood vs specifically plasma might have been needed more emergently so we wanted our donors to be free to choose. I lived less than a mile from our regional airport and we were directly under a major flight path. While the commercial planes were grounded, that silence was deafening. To see all the extra planes parked wing tip to wing tip on the tarmac was surreal. And to witness the F16 fighter jets patrolling day and night was frightening.
You have nothing to apologize for. You Are reacting, no words necessary, your tears and demeanor say it all. You are beautiful to allow yourself to be vulnerable on your channel. Always enjoy watching your content. Take care. ❤
I'm so glad that people around the world get to see through this documentary, how lovely the people are in the place my father called home and the place that is a part of me. A place I've always loved.
As an East coast Canadian, I want to thank you for sharing what my brethren did during that time. Your reaction was sincere, and is much appreciated! Cheers Mate!
The kindness of the Canadian people in our time of need is much appreciated and mind blowing. Thank younpeople of Gander for helping our countrymen in their time of need. And please dont forget the people of the Pentagon that got hit and United 93 whose passengers were heros. Whose names should not be forgotten. God always takes something bad or evil and turn it around for good and His glory.
We will never recover from this. It will never be less painful, heartbreaking and soul shattering. Having been raised between New York and New Jersey I can’t imagine the emptiness even though I have seen it through pictures and film footage. Haven’t been back after it happened.
Fellow Canadian here. If a plane is too heavy on landing it can actually break apart or not be able to stop on the runway. Great reaction btw man. You're the type of person I would want to be friends with.
"Terry Fox, Anything’s Possible"
Terry Fox was the great person to ever live imo.
Omg... wow... I qm just now seeing these types of videos.. the "reaction" videos.... I have sat and watched prob 100 in the last few days. I have fought depression and honestly thoughts of dumb things hard lately. This sounds dumb and I'm just another person but I have seen now many of ur reactions and love how raw and how u don't mind showing emotion because that's what a reaction should be! This past weekend and beginning of the week I recieved some extremely bad news that just sat my depression in to a deep swirl..... I watched this and the one about the boats.... U CRIED and ur tears saved my life. Just trying to take my mind off of "thinking" these stories showed me my life is important. But most of all..... u made me cry.... I have cried and cried and because of ur tears.... I realized it was ok to cry and when I did I felt so much relief.... I actually smiled! I also realized I'm not alone in the world.... there are so many people that care and I just needed to cry and realize it. If by chance u see this I want to tell u thank you. As soon as I figure out exactly how, I will definitely be supporting u. This video is the video that could have saved my life. Ur a blessing! U may not have been on new york and I am thousands of miles from u, but whether u realize it or not u are one of those people by the words and emotions and ur heart. Sorry to leave such a message.
Hugs from Florida in the USA
Matt
This story is the basis for the 2013 Broadway musical Come From Away. It has since closed but there is still a touring company.
You got the name wrong I think, but I can’t remember it.
@@Ira88881 Come From Away is correct 🙂
Your reaction shows you are a very empathetic person. Your wife and family are very blessed. ❤
This is where the story of Come From Away Musical is based on, if you have heard of it. …. Human Kindness is what this world needs these days. If you have time, please check out “Gander’s ripple effects” .. such a great story there
LoL, we feel ya! Brian here from Newfoundland Canada. My sister-in-law is in that video handing out food. It's just what ya do. There is another amazing story of inspiration in Canada that the world should know about. RUclips : TERRY FOX - but be warned, makes me tear up every time I watch that one too!
What you don’t realize is that you have helped others. It might seem small, but believe me, you’re having a big impact for me today! I have severe ADHD, but I’m also a Speech-Language Pathologist getting ready for the new school year. The hardest part of my job is getting everything ready to go so that when the students return, I’m ready to provide the speech therapy these kids need to help them be able to effectively communicate with others. These are kids with autism, Down syndrome, speech sound disorders, language disorders, etc. The executive functioning required to get ready for the school year is immense.
I hit a wall right at the start of work today. Despite having taken my medication, I couldn’t focus, couldn’t think, and just wasn’t able to get started. Having your reaction videos on in the background with your beautiful commentary and genuine, unfiltered emotions has been exactly what I’ve needed to focus and do what I needed to do today. You gave me the feeling of human connection without the distraction of being able to talk to another person in the room which improved my focus on tedious but necessary work.
Thank you for helping me help all these special, wonderful children. I appreciate you!
The science of logistics is often overlooked by the general public but it is crucial to the health of a society. We had a taste of logistics failure during the pandemic. The fact that this tiny town and surrounding island was able to pull off the feeding and housing of thousands of distraught people is amazing. Community is the lifeblood of humanity.
Stop it! You've got me crying again! LOL. This is what is best about your channel, you get fired up and and upbeat when you enjoy something for the first time, and then you get emotional with your heartfelt reactions when a video tugs at your heartstrings. Thank you, Luke.
Yes! You should visit North America. Canada and the U.S. will welcome you. Oh, yeah, I forgot that there is a tiny bit of France here on the east coast too...
thank you and keep crying it is in my humble opinion a sign of strength in a man to show emotion and being honest with what moves you instead of acting indifferent or tough. love you brother i enjoy your reactions
I bawled right along with u the entire time . & I’ve seen this several times already … I feel exactly what you are . Thanks for expressing ur emotions so honestly . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤍
That damned Hay Fever making Luke's eyes water so much throughout this.
It was touching to watch your tearful reaction to what happened, it means you have a good heart. My husband is a pilot and was flying for Intel. He was flying the shuttle which is a 40 passenger 3 crew jet. The planes and crew were managed by Executive Jet. They were in the air headed for San Jose Jet Center in California and knew nothing about the first tower being hit. They landed and disembarked the passengers then learned about the North Tower being hit. There was a large TV in the passenger area and he watched the 2nd tower get hit. He knew then we were under attack. There have been hijackings before this, and the hijackers usually force the pilots to fly where they are told to fly. We did not know till later the terrorist flew the planes themselves. The worst thing about that day was knowing we were under attack but not knowing what will happen next or where. Executive Jet sent out a mass notice to all pilots to remove anything that signified they were pilots, use the company credit card and rent a car, take a train, take a bus, call a cab. Do whatever you needed to do to get home, the company would pay for it. I am grateful to them for getting him home safe. My husband had been flying for 40 years and was completely amazed at the incredible air traffic controllers who were able to clear the skies so quickly. There has not been a hijacking since 9/11. The days of complacent passengers and crews are over. Flight 93 heroes made it clear to the world we will fight.
I was one of the people who was stranded in Canada. I was 17 at the time and i was coming back from a year abroad in the UK. It was one of the most terrifying times of my life.
I was working United Airlines. I was woken by my Mom, I was helping my folks at that time, telling me of the first tower being hit. I was having coffee and watch on what was happening. I seen the plain hitting the 2nd tower. I looked at my folks and told them it was a United plane. I could tell by the colors. Were about the only company that had the Navy blue bellies. About 15 min. pasted and my cousin, who was a computer tec, for UAL called and conformed it was Right and that we had another plain in trouble. After AAL hit the pentagon and they called a plane grounding. I called work to see if they need help with the planes coming in. The ground supper said they were good and just come in on my shift. It was so strange to come in and having only employee at the airport no sound of plains. All we did was sit there, watching the news, until we got start-up again.
I will always remember the deafening silence. I didn't know I lived near the flight path of the airport until there were no more planes in the sky. They flew by all day every day and I tuned them out. I didn't notice them until they were gone. It was so earie.
United Flight 93 is very hard to watch, because of what the passenger did on that flight that day ,thay save a lot of lives.
My daughter turned 1 on September 12... On the 11th I was sitting in the recliner feeding her a bottle. I was watching Good Morning America. I couldn't believe what I was watching. It didn't seem real. I was physically ill but numb at the same time
You asked about the strips the air traffic controllers were moving around, the are called ATC strips or flight progress strips. Prior to a flight departing the pilot files a flight plan that includes:
Airline name and flight number
Type of aircraft and equipment
Intended airspeed and cruising altitude
Route of flight (departure airport, centers that will be crossed and destination airport)
Your pilot then transmits this data to the tower. In the tower, a controller called a flight data person reviews the weather and flight-plan information and enters the flight plan into the FAA host computer. The computer generates a flight progress strip that will be passed from controller to controller throughout your flight. The flight progress strip contains all of the necessary data for tracking your plane during its flight and is constantly updated.
Once the flight plan has been approved, the flight data person gives clearance to your pilot (clearance delivery) and passes the strip to the ground controller in the tower. Once your plane takes off, your pilot activates a transponder device inside the aircraft. The transponder detects incoming radar signals and broadcasts an amplified, encoded radio signal in the direction of the detected radar wave. The transponder signal provides the controller with your aircraft's flight number, altitude, airspeed and destination. A blip representing the airplane appears on the controller's radar screen with this information beside it. The controller can now follow your plane.
You’ll see the controllers move the strips as a plane is handed from ground control at the airport to the local controller and then onto the departure controller, it goes through several more hand offs during the course of its flight with new strips being printed at each change, then as your flight reaches its destination an approach controller takes over before the local and then ground controllers take over again.
Ex Canadian ATC guy here: Thanks for posting that. Great job describing the process to the great unwashed.
@@billfarley9167 Thank you! You guys have such highly demanding jobs, I have much respect for ATC personnel. One of my sisters is a pilot, her husband was a pilot, we have a cousin who was a flight attendant and her husband was a pilot, and one of my nephew’s wife’s family all work for Alaska Airlines, her parents and sister are all flight attendants. So I’ve kind of picked up random information related to flying over the years.
Thank you for sharing this little-known, yet IMPORTANT, story of PURE and SELFLESS human kindness and compassion! Sincere Gratitude yo you for WHO YOU ARE and for your channel as well ! From beautiful Calgary, Alberta, CANADA!!! Shawn
Humanity’s darkest moments are almost always followed by its finest hours. Gander is a prime example of that. There’s a book about Gander as well, I highly recommend it
Your reaction is so genuine. Very much appreciated.
A beautiful people whose outreach is so inspiring. As a Canadian, my heart pours unbelievable love.
I always love your reactions. I know you are a beautiful person and a great example for your children
This is the first of your reaction videos I've seen. I can see you are a man of compassion and kindness. I will be subscribing. Thank you.
I had the opportunity to work with several members of FDNY & NYPD with the editing of their stories about their experiences. It was emotional for all.
That you grieve so deeply and openly for people you don't know is a reflection on what a compassionate and caring person you are❤
Thanks for sharing this story further! As a Canadian, I also strive to be half as good as these people.
Thank you for reacting to this documentary it’s an amazing story about my Country and our hospitality especially those out on our East Coast! I come to watch your Taylor reactions weekly and just wanted to say thanks for sharing this story with the world!❤️
I appreciate and respect your quietness throughout this incredible documentary. I knew nothing of Gander and their most generous involvement, and I'm so grateful to have watched this with you.
I missed the actual "event" as I was in labour and was only told that there had been a plane crash. I learnt the full heartbreaking, horrific extent some 5 days later. Even then, I only saw short snippets. I ought to add that I'm from the UK, and so, our news channels didn't continue to play footage after 3 or 4 days. I learned much, much more on the 1st anniversary.
If you’re looking for another incredible story to look at I highly recommend Genelle Guzman McMillans story. She was the last survivor found on 9/11 over 24hours after the buildings fell and was in one of the stairwells when the building collapsed. Her survival story is so moving.
Loved this, thank you for showing this ❤️❤️❤️😢❤️❤️❤️
Man, I love your honest & raw emotions. It’s so brave & appreciated. What a beautiful story to come out of tragedy. I’m sure this was duplicated all around the country. Thank you for sharing 🥰❤️
I grew up on Long Island, NY which is the east island off the city. It's hard even now to talk about it. I lived by the water and the fighter jets coming from the military base on the island flew by so fast to get to the city, the entire house shook and rattled the windows I thought it was a movie that morning on t.v. as it was happening. It's like your brain could not take in the information you were watching. Not NY, who would dare to attempt to hit NY! The day after, every one did what they could to get supplies, cases of water, anything needed to get it into trucks that were dropping off in NY. It was a horrifying experience for me not even being there, I just can't imagine how any of these people felt. And then the horror of trying to figure out how to explain what was happening to the children without crying, mine were 5, 6 and 9 at the time. We all new someone who was in those towers and did not make it out, the pain will never go away. People are still dying TODAY from 9/11, now that is a whole other story. If you want to know about it, I would be happy to tell you.
I am with you on it love you for showing your emotions that comes with dread
and happiness as well
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I was in 7th grade when this happened, and my big brother had just started his first year in the Army. This day still breaks my heart to think about, it really is just so unreal.
I didn't know about this story until the musical Come From Away was created. I fell in love immediately not only because I love musicals but this story was such a bright light during a very dark time. While the world watched in horror at home, Gander was partying it up and having a blast. I love this story so much. Beverly Bass is one of my hero's! Also check out the documentary You Are Here A Come From Away Story, and also the musical Come From Away. Ive seen that musical like 10 times already. It's one of my favs.
I love how honest and vulnerable you are in all your videos. I have thought so since the first time I saw you watching BTS for the first time and have been here since. Thanks for never changing who you are. 🤗🤗🤗
I stood in my living room as I turned on my TV. I didn't move for a very long time, tears streaming down my face. Praying that everyone got out. I saw the second plane go in, my heart breaking. Then news of the Pentagon, then the first tower fell, it was almost in slow motion, then the second came down. Watching the maps as the air traffic cleared the skies. Then Flight 93 information.
September 12, 2001, all of America was covered in American flags. Everyone was trying to do something to help. Donating blood, trucks full of bottled water, every able body went to ground zero to help. It was the saddest yet most amazing time in my life. Seeing the world come together.
I never knew about this story and I'm so glad you did this reaction!
Hey Luke, from Minnesota, USA! Another stellar reaction! Tough content but I'm glad you shared this and I think people need to see stories like this to believe that there is goodness out there. No, GREATNESS! I think your analogy of 9/11 to Covid-19 was spot on. Think of all of the first responders all over the world that risked their lives to help others. Production of various items had to be increased and people didn't question. It's just what needed to be done. It is sad that tragedies like these pull people together the most. We all need to learn to be better people everyday! I guess if there are any lessons to be had it would be that we just need to be kind.....to everyone! Don't apologize for anything. I love you and your channel just the way you are!!😊❤
First time on your channel and I run into this!! First off thank you for taking small breaks, thats alot to digest in one bite,this hits close to home. Like many Americans, I remember vividly that days events, I had family friends in NewYork city. Living close to D\ftw international airport and love field, the absence of flight noise was eerie. Everyone plastered to the tv waiting for news of survivors and those responsible for this terrorist attack. The whole country became a kinder place for a while, whith flags flying high on every pole and porch. Bless all of Gander for their kindness and generosity!😊❤😢
You are one of the kindest, most genuine Reactors. I'm always at a loss the first time I see one of the 9/11 docs. I feel so blessed to have Canada as our Northern neighbor 😭🫶✌️🙏. It gives me hope for a better world.
Always be humble and kind.
What a treat to take a gander at Gander. What beautiful people.
Thank you for being real...thank you for not being afraid to show your emotions. I personally cried with you and then I would stop but you would start again and then the waterfalls would start all over! .😂 ugh....I'm such an emotional mess!
It's a total gut punch, isn't it? I live on the west coast. So it was very early in the morning when it started. I was getting my kids ready for school. I remember my middle daughter watching the buildings come down. And she asked, are people dying in there? I had to answer her question around the lump in my throat. She was so stoic, but she said, "Oh, that's really hard." Just about broke me.
I love that you have such a beautiful heart! So much love to those precious people of Gander! 🤗🤗🤗
There's an old movie (and a remake) call "The Day the Earth Stood Still". There are several events in my life that are just like that. The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Kennedy Assassination, First Men Landing on the Moon and 9-11. Canada and particular Gander you showed humanity in a dark time and we thank you profoundly. It's a lesson we all should learn.