Von der Leyen Recounts Husband's 'Come From Away' 9/11 Experience at Canada-EU Summit in Newfoundland
• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed a personal connection to Newfoundland - her husband was stranded in Gander after 9/11 and experienced overwhelming hospitality
• Von der Leyen is attending the Canada-EU summit in St. John's, Newfoundland
• Her husband Heiko was one of the many passengers stranded in Gander during 9/11, as depicted in the musical Come From Away
• She shared this story while speaking at the Quidi Vidi Brewery during the summit
• The Canada-EU summit kicked off in St. John's on Thursday amidst protesters who were held back by police