The strangers who fell in love when 9/11 diverted their flight

I just read this article and enjoyed it so much I wanted to share it.

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/nick-diane-marson-come-from-away-chance-encounters/index.html

The short story is that two strangers on flight from the UK to Houston which was diverted into Newfoundland on 9/11 ended up falling in love and getting married. The best part is how amazing the Newfoundlanders were (and I sure still are).

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The strangers who fell in love when 9/11 diverted their flight (Original post)	whopis01	Sep 2021	OP
Newfondlers, I believe	Effete Snob	Sep 2021	#1
Ah thank you.	whopis01	Sep 2021	#4
It's the old ones you have to watch out for	Effete Snob	Sep 2021	#8
There is a Broadway Play that is marvelous about the planes being diverted to Gander.	MLAA	Sep 2021	#2
That's really cool.	whopis01	Sep 2021	#5
Yes, I really didn't want to go but a friend bought tickets.	MLAA	Sep 2021	#6
What a story! 💕😍	lucca18	Sep 2021	#3
What a lovely story.	3catwoman3	Sep 2021	#7
K&R. Thanks so much for sharing this. I do remember hearing about the kindness of the people	Rhiannon12866	Sep 2021	#9
Cold towel?	zanana1	Sep 2021	#10

Response to whopis01 (Original post)

Wed Sep 8, 2021, 01:11 PM

Effete Snob (2,831 posts)

1. Newfondlers, I believe

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Wed Sep 8, 2021, 08:05 PM

whopis01 (3,135 posts)

4. Ah thank you.

My apologies to any Newfondlers

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Thu Sep 9, 2021, 06:15 AM

Effete Snob (2,831 posts)

8. It's the old ones you have to watch out for

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Wed Sep 8, 2021, 02:07 PM

MLAA (11,151 posts)

2. There is a Broadway Play that is marvelous about the planes being diverted to Gander.

It is a musical that is heartwarming, humorous and of course poignant. I believe you can watch a taped version. I saw it in DC prior to opening on Broadway and then a year later saw it on Broadway. Amazing.

https://variety.com/2021/film/news/come-from-away-musical-apple-tv-plus-1234964020/

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Wed Sep 8, 2021, 08:11 PM

whopis01 (3,135 posts)

5. That's really cool.

It is a bit of a weird feeling to find something enjoyable in those events. But it is a good thing. And important to recognize that there is great good in people and it can outshine everything else.

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Wed Sep 8, 2021, 10:05 PM

MLAA (11,151 posts)