6 Days in Newfoundland: A Lafayette, Indiana resident's personal version of Come From Away

A first-hand account of Lafayette, Indiana native's experience in Gander, Newfoundland on September 11. This and other stories like hers inspired the hit Broadway musical Come From Away.
Come From Away at Purdue April 3, 2024 - tickets: convocations.purdue.edu/event...
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Hi Judy. Great story from 9/11. There are lots of Hawkins in Newfoundland. Newfoundland is a big island and Labrador was given to Newfoundland in 1928 I think by the British settling a dispute with Quebec. I am in St.johns 4 hours away from Gander. Maybe you get to visit someday soon