Gander Canada: Louise Slaughter

Better Angels Dept: "The dark and murderous actions by terrorists . . . brought deep and profound changes to both our nations and across the world," Louise Slaughter, a Democratic congresswoman, said as she welcomed Gander s mayor, the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and other Canadian officials to the U.S. capital, according to The Chronicle Herald. Slaughter, who represents a congressional district in upper New York state, introduced a resolution Thursday in the U.S. House of Representatives thanking the citizens of Gander, and all of Canada, for the help they provided to the United States in the immediate aftermath of the deadly attacks and wASHINGTON The tiny Newfoundland town of Gander was in the spotlight Thursday in the U.S. capital as a 9-11 commemoration event paid tribute to the kindness and generosity of the community during one of the bleakest moments in American history 10 years ago. "Ten years later, it s important we remember the other story of Sept. 11 the story of how in our darkest hour, the world s better angels brought comfort, peace and love to a nation in need. And the people of Gander, Canada, are our world s better angels." (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.