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2001 Photos - AT PDX

Port of Portland staff were on hand to greet Freedom Fliers at Portland International Airport (PDX) and ease them through new security processes as they prepared to embark on what was to be an unforgettable journey. Commenting on the first wave of departures, airport officials said it was one of the busiest, if not the busiest, days at the airport since the Sept. 11 attacks. Portland’s Royal Rosarians were also on hand for the send-off.


Waiting to board a Delta flight bound for New York


Freedom Flier Betsy Ames is all smiles


Flanked by Mayor Katz and the Royal Rosarians, Port of Portland Commission President Jay Waldron delivers remarks


Portland’s Mayor Vera Katz pins her Oregon Loves NY button to her jacket



Mayor Katz addresses
the Freedom Fliers