Stuffed Toy
- Description
- Stuffed TY beanie baby teddy bear named Halo left at the 9/11 Memorial in memory of Betty Ann Ong. The bear is white with angel wings, a halo, a pink ribbon around its neck, and a laminated photograph of Ong attached to a wing with Velcro.
- Historical Notes
- A native of San Francisco, California, Betty Ong lived in Andover, Massachusetts. She was known for a distinctive laugh that she punctuated by slapping her knees. During her 14 years with American Airlines, Betty rose to the position of head flight attendant. Working on board Flight 11 on September 11, Betty telephoned authorities on the ground to tell them a hijacking was under way. She was 45 years old.
Curator's Comment
This stuffed toy was left on the N-74 parapet of the North Pool on the 9/11 Memorial for Betty Ann Ong on September 11, 2013.
- Accession Number: T.2013.17.13
- Dimensions: 10 in X 8 in X 2 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 25.4 cm X 20.32 cm X 5.08 cm
- Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Memorial Tribute Archive
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