Kresta in the Afternoon – September 9, 2022 – Hour 2
Sunday is the anniversary of 9/11. Fr. Tom Colucci was a New York firefighter that day and shares how that experience led him to the priesthood, and Jim DeFede tells the story of the planes that landed in Gander, Newfoundland.
How 9/11 Helped me Discover my Vocation
In the weeks following the terrorist attacks, firefighter Tom Colucci attended the funerals of several of his friends and coworkers. While present at them, an old thought returned to his mind: “Why don’t I become a priest?” He joins us.
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A 9/11 Story of Hope, Humanity and Love
At 9:25 am on September 11, the Department of Transportation ordered US airspace closed. Thousands of planes suddenly had no place to go. 38 of them were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland. The tightly-knit community of less than 10,000 suddenly found itself playing host to nearly 7,000 scared and confused travelers. What followed was an incredible display of love and humanity on one of the world’s darkest days. Jim Defede shares the story.
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Remembering 9/11: The Day Canadian Town Of Gander Opened Its Doors, Hearts To Complete Strangers
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