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

[whopis01]

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).

[Effete Snob]

1. Newfondlers, I believe

[whopis01]

4. Ah thank you.

My apologies to any Newfondlers

[Effete Snob]

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

[MLAA]

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/

[whopis01]

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.

[MLAA]

6. Yes, I really didn't want to go but a friend bought tickets.

It was so uplifting.

[lucca18]

3. What a story! 💕😍

Thank you for sharing!
I really enjoyed reading it!

[3catwoman3]

7. What a lovely story.

May they have many more joyous years together.

[Rhiannon12866]

9. K&R. Thanks so much for sharing this. I do remember hearing about the kindness of the people

Where the planes were forced to land. And I agree that this is a lovely story, two people who found happiness while dealing with such a tragedy.

[zanana1]

10. Cold towel?

I got a kick out of that. Great story of a terrible day.