On Sept. 11, 2002, representatives of the Canadian and United States governments gathered on the tarmac at Gander International Airport for Canada's official ceremony to commemorate the first anniversay of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. Among those attending were Prime Minister Jean Cretien, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Paul Cellucci and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Roger Grimes.

Left: Prime Minister Jean Cretien praised Gander's response to the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Right: A stage was erected on the tarmac at Gander International Airport for Canada's national ceremony, attended by many volunteers and area residents as well as some of those who were stranded last year.

Left: Prime Minister Cretien unveils a plaque of appreciation.

Center: Representatives of the Canadian Armed Forces, police and firefighters prepare to lower flags to half-staff.

Right: Premier Grimes and Ambassador Cellucci chat with visitors about the care they received and friendships they made while stranded at Gander.