
Join us in honoring the lives lost and supporting their families.
Remembering the 101st Airborne Division
Acknowledge our families of the Fallen and First Responders at Gander, Newfoundland, Canada
Acknowledge our families of the Fallen and First Responders at Gander, Newfoundland, Canada
The Town Council of Gander will mark the 40th Anniversary of the Arrow Air Disaster on December 11th and 12th, 2025.
We invite 101st Airborne families, Crash First Responders, NL Residents and all those touched by this tragedy to join us in paying tribute to the lives lost that fateful day. This gathering will serve as an opportunity to remember and honor the cherished lives lost that day, while also expressing our heartfelt appreciation for the first responders and the Gander community for their unwavering support and compassion during the immediate aftermath and in the years that have followed.
The commemoration will take place from December 11 to 12, 2025, in Gander, Newfoundland, and Labrador. It will include a memorial service, wreath-laying ceremony, and reception. Additional events are currently under consideration and will be announced at a later date.
Air Canada flies into Gander International Airport (YQX) direct from Halifax Stanfield International (YHZ). West Jet and Air Canada fly direct from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to St. John's International Airport (YYT) which is a driving distance of 3.5 hours/ 335km from Gander, NU
A local travel agency - Legrow's Travel - Gander can be contacted for (P): 709-651-4666 or Email: gander@legrowstravel.ca
The following accommodations are available and are offering rates to families/friends who are planning to attend the commemoration events:
Albatross Hotel ($109 plus tax)
Phone: 709-256-3956 Toll Free: 1-800-563-4900
Email: Treena - tbursey@steelehotels.com
Comfort Inn ($139 plus tax includes breakfast)
Phone: 709-256-3535
Email: Karen - kmills@comfortinngander.ca
Quality Hotel and Suites ($129 plus tax includes breakfast)
Phone: 1-800-563-2988
Email: Tanya Pickett - tpickett@qualityhotelgander.com
Sinbad's ($129 plus tax includes breakfast)
Phone: 709-651-2678/ Toll Free - 1-800-563-8330
Email: Marie - mgill@steelehotels.com
There are three car rental agencies in Gander, including:
Enterprise Rent A Car - www.enterprise.ca
Budget Car Rental - www.budget.ca
Avis Car Rental - www.avis.ca
Honoring Gander ~ 40th Anniversary ~ December 12, 2025, 6:30 am CST
100 Elizabeth Drive, Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador A1V 1G7, Canada
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