Their kindness and hospitality will always outweigh the acts of those who spread hate and fear.Jim DeFede
It was a day that started with terror and ended with humanity.Jim DeFede
They weathered the storm of fear and uncertainty together, using a brand of Newfoundlander strength and resilience forged by the harsh realities of island life.Jim DeFede
The world had come to them, and they responded with common decency and uncommon heroism.Jim DeFede
Sometimes there is good in the world, sometimes people are kind. Sometimes a community can make you believe in humanity again.Jim DeFede
The spirit of the islanders was really what stood out, their generosity, their kindness, their willingness to go the extra mile.Jim DeFede
In a world suddenly filled with so much hate, how extraordinary it was that an entire town could, in a single day, show so much love.Jim DeFede
In their hour of need, the community had stepped up, offering comfort and assistance without pause or consideration.Jim DeFede
This is Newfoundland, where a stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet.Jim DeFede
On a day when all the news was terrible, that just for a while, some of it was good.Jim DeFede