Betty-Ong-Obituary

Betty Ann Ong

Andover, Massachusetts

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Andover, Massachusetts

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Calm in Face of Horror

She was feminine, very humorous, very caring, and she loved people," said Cathie Ong, whose sister Betty was an attendant on Flight 11. "She saw the humor and loved to bring out the humor. And she just loved to laugh. She had this habit, when she laughed, it was just very distinct. She would slap her knees when she would laugh, yet on the plane she was very professional."

Passengers and crew members loved Ms. Ong, 45. "She made everybody feel like they knew her right away," Cathie Ong said. "She had a knack for making people feel at ease. But if you were out of line with her, she wouldn't hesitate to put you in place. She was tough when she had to be."

Recently, Betty Ong's parents and siblings listened to the tape of her speaking with her supervisor during the hijacking, describing what was happening. "She was outstanding, under those circumstances," Cathie Ong said. "It's hard for us all to imagine ever being in those shoes. My family and I, we cried. She was just exemplary in her performance, her attitude and everything."

"She was very take-charge, and we were very proud of her. She was very calm."

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If, it were not for Betty Ong we would not have UNITED 93. Rest in peace Betty

BETTY ANN ONG

WE MISS HER OS MUCH THAT BETTY ANN ONG GOOD TO PEOPLE ON FLIGHT 11

Dear Cathie Harry and Gloria..I do hope you and your family are fine..yesterday was betty's birthday ...so many good memories shall echo in my heart and soul about your sister and my best friend betty..God bless you and family..love. Charlene

I don´t know you Betty, personally that is, but what I do know of you, is that you are a a courageous and brave soul, you helped a lot of individuals on that terrible day, and it´s horrific you we´re taken from us too soon. Rest in peace Betty

I actually worked on a flight from DFW to LAX with Betty 4 months prior. We both shared Coach class duties. She was kind, gentle, soft spoken, and beautiful on the inside and outside. Rest in peace, my old friend. True American Hero, What Betty, Amy, and all the other flight attendants on 9/11 did that day was truly heroic.

Of all the voices of that horrible day, it´s Betty Ong´s calm one that, I will always remember. Thank you, Miss Betty.

I think about you often. my daughter just turned 11 her bday is on 9/11 and every year she makes a wish to the people and their family and friends who lost someone dear to them. your beautiful soul will always be remembered.

Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. OF FLIGHT 11 BETTY ANN ONG

Always remembered. Your life, your courage and your sacrifice, celebrated. May God richly bless your family and friends with peace and comfort. You are forever remembered