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  • I'm talking to you now from an empty airport airport, Airport, airport.

  • It's empty because not many people fly toe this small town off Gander in the remote areas off new found land cannon.

  • But 17 years ago, something changed, 9 11 as a result of 9 11, many flights that were heading to the United States were forced to land at the nearest possible airport.

  • So in one day, 40 planes landed here at the empty airport off Gander.

  • It received thousands and thousands of homeless visitors who need food, shelter and security.

  • And that's when all locals came in tow.

  • Help.

  • They give visitors shelter, food and company Schools were shut, and everyone volunteered for a full week.

  • Welcome to Gander for no charge, expecting nothing in return.

  • After the week was over, visitors went home and the airport became empty again.

  • But everyone should know the story off this airport because even if the airport is empty, it's full off humanity.

  • That's one minute.

  • See you tomorrow.

I'm talking to you now from an empty airport airport, Airport, airport.

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