Neighbor to neighbor. It is a mentality that has been fostered over centuries, since the earliest settlers realized the only way to survive in this desolate but beautiful outpost was to work together. Much of their music captures this spirit.

Jim DeFede
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The idea of "neighbor to neighbor" seems simple and civil, but it's a very powerful message. The phrase is often used to promote the idea of mutual respect and cooperation. But what does "neighbor" mean? It can be defined as a person or group that lives next door or nearby. However, the meaning of neighbor is more than physical proximity.

In the context of the Bible, neighbor is a word that describes a very close personal relationship. A person can have many neighbors in his or her life—to friends, to coworkers, and even to people in other countries. In this way, a person can feel very much like a neighbor to other people in his life.

Source: The Day The World Came To Town: 9/11 In Gander, Newfoundland

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