Patrick Woodford
Canadaretired air traffic controllerMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Patrick Woodford is a retired air traffic controller who played a crucial role during the tragic events of September 11, 2001, guiding diverted flights to Gander International Airport. His act of kindness and hospitality, including opening his home to stranded passengers, exemplified the spirit of generosity that defined Gander during that crisis. Woodford continues to foster friendships with many of those he helped that day, and he remains active in his community as a town councillor.
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Patrick Woodford was an air-traffic controller on Sept. 11, 2001, who helped guide Beverley Bass to land her plane in Gander.
On a sombre anniversary, Gander welcomes the ‘plane people’ back to the RockThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-09-11
Canada· 2026-09-11
