Bracelet
- Description
- Blue rubber memorial bracelet for the Betty Ong Foundation created in memory of Betty Ann Ong. The bracelet is debossed on the outside with text: "Betty Ong Foundation | www.bettyong.org." The interior side of the bracelet is debossed with text: "Promoting Healthy Diet and Active Living."
- 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
Building on a tradition begun during the Vietnam War era to remember American prisoners of war and those missing in action, bracelets bearing the names of victims emerged after 9/11 as a way to honor those killed in the attacks. Some bracelets also bear personal inscriptions and images, including the American flag, the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, and insignia reflecting a victim’s status as a first responder. Whether worn by relatives and friends of the victim or by empathetic strangers, 9/11 memorial bracelets created an intimate connection to individual victims while also communicating a shared sense of loss and compassion.
- Accession Number: C.2007.35.3
- Dimensions: 0.5 in X 3 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 1.27 cm X 7.62 cm
- Source: Cathie Ong-Herrera
- Credit Line: Gift of the Ong Family
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