Betty Ong: Voice Amid Tragedy | Salt Lake City News

Betty Ong, the first voice to report the hijacking of American Airlines Flight 11 on 9/11, stayed on the line for 23 harrowing minutes, relaying critical details that helped identify the terrorists. Her family still carries the grief each year, haunted by the trauma and loss—she was one of nearly 3,000 souls who perished. Remembered as a calming presence who supported her fellow crew members, Betty’s legacy lives on through the Betty Ann Ong Foundation, which offers summer camps and free shoes to youth in Bakersfield. Her spirit endures in a simple museum photo: smiling, ready for duty—the last image of a hero before tragedy struck. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5c6bf3b5a438f9f