9/11 Tribute Center programs are offered throughout the year. Lectures, educational workshops and support programs are available to unite family members who lost loved ones, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, rescue and recovery workers and volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of 9/11. Visit tributewtc.org for a schedule of upcoming programs and events.
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Welcoming the Stranger: a “Come from Away” 9/11 story with Kevin Tuerff
September 5, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kevin Tuerff will speak and sign copies of his book on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 7:00pm at St. John the Divine in Manhattan.
Come from Away, the hit Broadway musical, tells the true story about the small town in Newfoundland who welcomed thousands of stranded strangers from 90 countries when airspace was closed because of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Kevin Tuerff was there. In his memoir, Channel of Peace: Stranded in Gander on 9/11, Kevin tells the story of how Gander’s compassion, then and now, has ignited a spirit of kindness that renewed his spirituality and has inspired a new tradition of an annual “giving back” day at Kevin’s company that has since spread.
In this conversation, “Kevin T,” as he was portrayed in the musical, dives into how this experience touched his life.
Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025