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"Kevin Tuerff's firsthand account takes us inside a 9/11 story that is largely unknown and helps to restore our faith that human beings need not always be divided by our differences." - Wade Goodwyn, NPR "Kevin Tuerff tells a delightful and heartwarming story that takes us from one of the darkest days seen by America and the world, to a bright, safe, love-filled place that truly exists right here on earth. It is a story filled with hope for a better tomorrow." - Jeanette Gutierrez, 9/11 Survivor When Kevin Tuerff and his partner flew from France to New York City on September 11th in 2001, they had no idea that the world - and their lives - would change forever. When US airspace closed after the terrorist attacks, Kevin, who was experiencing doubts about organized religion, found himself in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland in Canada with thousands of other refugees or "come from aways.
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Kevin Tuerff is social entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in marketing communications. He has co-founded a college radio station, America Recycles Day, an international kindness initiative, and a certified B Corporation environmental marketing company. He is passionate about finding solutions for global climate change and refugees.
Kevin's 9/11 story is portrayed by Tony nominated American theater actor Chad Kimball in the Broadway musical COME FROM AWAY.
Kevin has lived in Austin, Texas for more than 30 years. You can follow him on Twitter at @channelof_peace and on Instagram @channel_of_peace_book, and on Facebook /ChannelofPeaceGander.
