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Sara Low Obituary
For Sara Elizabeth Low, a career as a flight attendant was a birthright. Family vacations meant piling in the back of her father's small plane and heading from Batesville, Ark., to the Gulf Coast or Rocky Mountains. "Sara didn't think there was too much difference between being in the plane and being in a car," said her mother, Bobbie Low.
Poised, collected, yet prone to sudden streaks of silliness — a personality to calm even the most enraged traveler. And her job sated her wanderlust, her need for cosmopolitan glamor.
"She would call us from the different destinations and give us a hard time," said her older sister, Alyson, a teacher in Fayetteville, Ark. "In the summer she'd phone from San Francisco or Vancouver because she loved that she had to wear a sweater, rubbing it in about how hot and humid it is in Arkansas."
Yet one aspect of the itinerant life wore on Sara: in her first two years as a flight attendant she had about two dozen roommates. So at age 28 she had finally found a place of her own in the Beacon Hill area of Boston, the city from which she boarded Flight 11. "It had a fireplace and wooden floors," Alyson said. "Our mother went to Boston in the summer to help her clean it up, and it was going to be a real home."
Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on December 6, 2001.
Despite having earned advanced degrees in banking and finance from the University of Arkansas, Sara E. Low was dedicated to her career with American Airlines. And the 29-year-old flight attendant was stationed along the eastern seaboard--a part of the nation she adored.
"She absolutely loved the airlines and helping people," her father, Mike, said Wednesday from his home in Batesville, Ark.
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My 1st visit to Batesville, AR and the lovely dog park in your honor. We will never forget.
K C
June 27, 2025
Batesville HS
September 11, 2024
Forever loved, deeply missed. Never forget.
Dottie Long
September 11, 2024
Your AA family has not forgotten. You’re always in our hearts and on our wings.
Long Dottie
September 11, 2023
Hi Sara. I retired and then un retired my self. Crazy right. Did my first London trip. We protested not having a new contract. You are always on my wings.
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Dottie Long
September 11, 2021
Down at training and running for second day training bus. Today always feels like a second ago. You are always on wings. I’ll be heading back to LAX today. Will never forget. Hugs to your family.
Dottie Long
September 10, 2020
Sara you are always in my Hart and on my wings. Love to your family. Dottie AA 99-09
Sara Lindley
September 14, 2019
Ever September 11th, I wear Sara's memorial bracelet on my right wrist and I make sure that it gets noticed by everyone to let the public realize the the loss of one of our family members. My thought and prayers go out to her family, but please know that I will not let the public forget your loss, and I will continue to honor her, our hero, every year until I meet her in Heaven.
Kara Sutherland
September 11, 2019
Thank you for sending your sister Alyson to warm our hearts with her thoughtful letter. Her kind words are still circulating 3 years later and has warmed many crew member's hearts each year. You are a true angel, Sara and your wings have served us well.❣
Susan DAngelo Baldridge
September 11, 2019
♥ From one of Saras AA Flight Attendant Family ♥♥ We will never forget♥
God Bless your family and Loved ones who miss you so terribly ♥
Michele freeman
September 11, 2019
We will always remember you, Sara.
Dorcas Shirley-Johnson
September 11, 2019
Time has passed, but we will always remember.
(Classmate of Saras mom).
Dottie Long
September 10, 2019
Youre AA family will never forget. We miss you all❤
Linda Woolbright
May 15, 2019
Thoughts of you enter our minds whenever we fly.
We miss you, Sara.
Sara as Bridesmaid for Callie at Jonathan & Callie's Wedding 8/13/94
Linda Woolbright
September 13, 2018
Sara with Callie (Wright) Woolbright at Jonathan & Callie's Rehearsal Dinner 8/12/94
Linda Woolbright
September 13, 2018
Linda Woolbright
September 13, 2018
Thinking of you this week, Sweet Sara~
Remembering you always and we treasure our memories of you, your smile and your personality. You will never be forgotten. Our hearts hurt for your family and all those who loved you so much.
Dottie Long
September 11, 2018
Your always on are wings.. Nerver Forget
Margie Anton
September 11, 2018
Sara, you and your family are in my heart today and always.
Charlene Jones
July 31, 2018
Dear Sara's family..my sincere sympathy for the loss of your daughter Sara..my name is Charlene Jones flight attendant American airlines out of BOS Logan..my flight starting in 1988 with betty ong was flight 11..I take VC in September so I was not on the plane..I am so sorry to your family it has taken me 17 year's to finally write you..I salute your daughter Sara..a brave young women..may Sara bring the low family bright light for healing and happiness..Sara loved what she did..I know coz we as flight attendants love what we do!!..god bless the low family..Sara an angel in heaven..love Charlene Marie Jones American airlines flight attendant BOS Logan international airport BOS Massachusetts
Susan R
September 13, 2017
R.I.P.
We will never forget
Dottie Long
September 11, 2017
Hi Sara. You are being remembered by so many of your AA family. To your family we will never forget your beautiful girl.
Tom H
September 6, 2017
Today, 09/06/2017, we remember you, Sara, and wish nothing but the best for all you family members. We will never forget.
Debbie (Davis) Ancich
September 13, 2016
September 13, 2016 - We will never forget the tragedy of 9/11/2001. After this happened I found out that I'm actually related to you...we are distant cousins. I'm not sure how far down the line, but I do know it was on my father's side of the family. May God Bless you, your family, and all those that died. It's still a very emotional day for me and very hard to get through. Peace.
Julie Reardon
September 11, 2016
Seconds, minutes, hours, days and years... I miss you. j.
I would like to come tomorrow?
Deborah Moritz
September 11, 2016
What church do Sara belong to and name? Need by tomorrow am?
Deborah Moritz
September 11, 2016
I live 30 minutes away can I come and talk? I have been flying for 32 years? Maybe this will give me closure?
Dottie Long
September 5, 2016
You are always on my wings and in my hart.
Stacey Moore
September 4, 2016
Thinking of ur family right now i lived in batesville sara u will always be in my thought the 15 year is coming soon i will never forget that day
Dayna
September 20, 2015
Bless you and your family
September 19, 2015
Never to be forgotten....
Dottie Long
September 11, 2015
Hi Sara. Down at Purser Confrence, but you are always on your AA family's wings.
Susan
September 11, 2015
We will always remember. Sara, you are missed by so many. Thinking of your family today.
Anne Sluppick
September 11, 2015
9/11/15 and the pain and tears remain as fresh today as it did that horrible day.
Penny
September 11, 2015
Will always remember
September 10, 2015
hi
love jenay
September 4, 2015
Sara,thinking of you now and always. I am enjoying a long association with the wonderful people and animals at HSIC because of you and your beautiful family.
Much love to all,
Margie Anton
Del Newberry
September 3, 2015
Pausing today to think of Sara and to tell her friends and family that we will never forget. With much love from Texas,
December 18, 2014
"A good friend knows all your stories. A best friend helped you write them." -author unknown
miss you... j
Becky Shelton
September 12, 2014
Mike and Bobbie, our prayers are with you this week especially,as we think so much of your family and Sara. Always remembered.
September 12, 2014
Another year.... always missing you.
j
September 11, 2014
Sorry I forgot to write my name on the first post. I am Tony Revels Sr. York County Pa.
September 11, 2014
I was very Honored to ride in a memorial ride to the Mall in D.C. today in your name!!
You will never be forgotten.
Dottie Long
September 11, 2014
Sara you are always in harts. Never to be forgotten????
Janice Reed-Manning
September 11, 2014
There was none sweeter and kinder than my Sara that I taught piano to for many years. I will never forget her
Darlene Shoe
September 11, 2014
Remembering all of you today.
Napa, California 9/11 Memorial
Linda Woolbright
September 11, 2014
Another 9/11~
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family on this day.
Our love and memories of you remain precious 13 years later.
We will never forget you, Sara.
The Woolbrights
September 11, 2014
You are remembered. God bless your family
Liz Lockwood
September 11, 2014
This is amazing that there is a hero in my home state. May God bless you & your family.
Steve Garcia
September 6, 2014
God bless you Sara.
S J. Friscia III
May 20, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
October 27, 2013
Happy Birthday Sara,
Loves... j
Theresa Morris
September 11, 2013
Mike, Bobbie, and Alyson... As I light this candle for Sara, my wish for you is the comfort of knowing that Sara is your guardian angel and is always with you.
September 11, 2013
I was so pleased to see the touching story of Sara on History Channel tonight. A native of Arkansas, and living in New York in 2001, I was always moved that a sister from my home state was a hero from 9/11. This lovely young woman has lived in my memory and heart for over a decade and it was wonderful to learn more about her tonight. May God's love embrace Sara's family and friends on this memorable day. Much love to you. Richard C. North Little Rock AR
Linda Woolbright
September 10, 2013
Another 9/11 Anniversary is tomorrow~
I always dread that day as I am sure you do, her parents and her sister. But you live with that horror every day and for that I am forever sorry. We here in our Family will always treasure our sweet memories of Sara and remember her beautiful smile. We will be keeping you close in our thoughts, in our hearts and in our prayers tomorrow.
1 Corinthians 15:50-58
Blessings~
Dottie Long
September 10, 2013
Your AA family will nervier forget. We all miss you. Working the allnighter to JFK 10/11. You are always on my wings. 99-09
Susan R.
September 9, 2013
Thinking of Sara today. My thoughts and prayers go out to Alyson and her parents. We will never forget your beautiful sister/daughter. God bless.
Thomas
May 6, 2013
Sending you and your family prayers....
Linda Woolbright
September 28, 2012
Sara~
Always remembered
Never forgotten
Forever missed
Love & memories remain
Antonio Rinaldi
September 27, 2012
Everytime I see the smiling image of your face, I'm reminded of how much hatred I carry for the atrocities that befell NY that morning. And then I choke up with grief. I'm deeply sorry for the gaping void that was made in the lives of everyone who knew such an extraordinary young woman.
Anne Sluppick
September 13, 2012
Another year has gone by but the memories of that tragic day live on forever. God bless your family and friends and may He hold you all up with His mighty hands.
September 11, 2012
I am soooo proud of you and what you did for our country!
September 11, 2012
Thinking about your family on this very sad day!
September 11, 2012
Thinking about your family on this day. They have experienced a pain no family should have to know. I am glad I got to meet you.
Your sister's and parent's desire to keep up the good fight in your name is a testament to the bond of family.
I won't forget.
Margaret Anton
September 11, 2012
Sara...you, your parents and sister are forever in my heart.
Susan Rinehart
September 11, 2012
Thinking of you this week. We will never forget.
Jocelyn
September 11, 2012
even though i dont know you i am sorry.Iwatched videos about you and read articles among articles about you ...Im am truely sorry to your family. And i know oyu are missed
September 11, 2012
Your spectacular smile still radiates in the hearts everyone who's lives you touched. Jill Lindsay-Flight Attendant
Dottie Long
September 11, 2012
Sara your AA family is always thinking of you. You are always on my wings.
Mary Ann Marshall
September 10, 2012
Keeping Mike, Bobbie and Alyson in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Alyson
September 9, 2012
"We wove a web in childhood, a web of sunny air."
- Charlotte Bronte
Frst Officer Dave Jones
February 5, 2012
Sara,
I miss your smile and know you have your gold wing's in heaven.It was so nice flying with you.and I miss that your would cheer all of us up on long flights.You are a angle in Heaven and I will never for get you R.I.P. my friend and watch over your family with AA
Karen
October 28, 2011
To Alyson and Mr. & Mrs. Low,
On the anniversary of 9/11, we saw a memorial on the steps where Sara lived in Beacon Hill and said a prayer for her and all of you. My children, weren't born when 9/11 happened, but are now old enough to understand what happened that day. They were touched by her memorial and we will continue to honor her each year at that time. God bless you all!
October 27, 2011
Happy 39th Birthday Sara!! Miss you!
j
Judy Drennan
September 16, 2011
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Low and Alyson...You don't know me, but I am the secretary for Woodlast Products, Jonathan Woolbright's company. Have known him & Callie since they were in jr. high, so during their college years I'd met Sara many times. You all continue to be in my daily prayers; God Bless You.
lisette
September 12, 2011
hi sara, i didn't know you but i'm proudly wearing one of two silver cuff bracelets (like the old p.o.w bracelets) with your name engraved on it someone gave me 10 years ago in memory of you.
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2011
To the family and friends of Sara Elizabeth Low:
Sara will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Brenda Williams Clayton
September 11, 2011
Thinking of you and your Mom and Dad, Aunt Becky and the entire family.
Susan
September 11, 2011
Alyson,
Thinking of you and your parents today. Wondering how you spent the day. Were you the one that placed the pink rose on your sister's name?
Sara Elizabeth Low R.I.P. beautiful lady.
September 11, 2011
melissa hogans
September 11, 2011
u r deeply missed and u r a hero
~JoDee Hill~
September 11, 2011
Sara, I remember you as a little girl. Alyson's little sister. A beautiful girl. Beautiful smile. Beautiful Angel.
Dottie Long
September 11, 2011
You always sit on my wings. Your AA family will never forget. You help us all to fly safer. Thank you Sara
Dottie Long LAX-D Class 99-09
Linda Woolbright
September 11, 2011
Sara~
You are always close to our hearts~but today we honor your memory and all those who lost their lives on this~ the 10 year Anniversary of 9/11. May God give your parents and Alyson His comfort today and may your smile shine brightly down on us all. You will never be forgotten!
TC Patterson
September 11, 2011
Sara You sre still thought of on this day.
Glad to have known you when we were both kids in Batesville.
September 10, 2011
Your AA family will always remember. You will never be forgotten.
September 10, 2011
Bless you all, your family is so special and you are loved! We pray for each of you, mike, bobbie, alyson & sara. We know this day is so hard, we send strength...wish it were more.
Mary Ann Marshall
September 10, 2011
Alyson, You and your family are such wonderful people. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. I know that Sara is looking down and is so very proud of all that ya'll have done in the past ten years. Hand tough.
Anne Sluppick
September 10, 2011
My husband and I flew home from Phoenix on Thursday and some of the AA employees had ribbons on that said "Sept. 11 never forget" I thought of Sara and your family right away. I didn't know Sara but being from Arkansas I feel close to her. God bless your family and most of all God bless Sara and the other people who died on that fateful day.
Alyson
September 9, 2011
Nothing is real. The world has lost its edges. Nothing will keep. Even the heavens waver.
Nylia Carbone
September 1, 2011
I didn't know Sara personally, but my friend Rebecca did. She sounds like a wonderful person! I will visit her at the memorial in Nov. May the peace and love of God be with you always!
Emily August
August 31, 2011
Sara,
You'll never be forgotten! Your kind spirit will live in our hearts forever. I remember the day as if it were yesterday...the day that your life was taken for our country. Gone but not forgotten.
Shelly Wallace
August 6, 2011
When I heard about Osama Bin Laden's death the first thing I thought about was you and your family. Finally, maybe a little bit of justice and a tiny bit of closure. Rest in peace and fly with the angels Sara.
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