A hero is someone who puts others before themselves. Heroic acts can range from small gestures to saving countless lives. Heroes are known for their outstanding achievements and being calm in life changing situations. Betty Ong was a hero because she was selfless and courageous and sacrificed herself for others.
Betty Ong had a typical American childhood, but she was always hard working and caring for others. Ong was born on February 5, 1956. She was born in San Francisco, California and was the youngest of four children. She loved to take walks and have lunch with senior citizens. Ong was always putting others before herself and had a great sense of humor, which would always make people feel comfortable around her. This then led to her becoming
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She would use her break time to walk around and tend to passengers. On overnight flights, she would offer blankets to those who were sleeping and softly talk to people who were awake. She would even care for babies while their parents rested. Ong was very professional and calm during this flight. Her call was the first call to alert American Airlines of the hijackings. Soon after, American Airlines shut down flights nationwide. “The other flight attendants on the airplane relayed information for Betty to report while also trying to keep the passengers safe and as calm as possible during the terrifying flight” (Betty Ann Ong Foundation). “Um, the cockpit’s not answering. Somebody’s stabbed in business class, and um i think there is Mace that we can’t breathe. I don’t know, I think we’re getting hijacked”. Betty told American Airlines. Soon after the hijackers replied with a message to the whole aircraft. “Nobody move, everything will be OK. If you try to make any moves, you will injure yourself and the airplane. Just stay quiet”. Overall, Betty Ong was a caring and selfless hero with an American childhood.
Betty Ong was a hero because she was a role model who was respected by others and determined. In the future Betty Ong will be remembered by her heroic acts on September 11, 2001. All in all, Betty Ong was a heroic and influential person throughout her