As passengers booked on the ms Westerdam C. Holland American Lines, sailing from Skagway to Vancouver, dated Sept. 10 through 13, we feel your customer relations department would want to know how impressed we were with the management of Captain Kor Witvliet and his staff to offer all passengers with air connections the opportunity to stay on board during the time of the terrorist attacks inflicted on New York and Washington D.C. and thereafter.
The four days we were the guests of the Holland America Line and the reassurance that with their help we would make it home sometime, was very comforting and most appreciated by all who were involved to find their way home during this difficult and confusing situation.
When we were finally able to board busses on Monday morning, Sept. 17, for the three hours drive to Sea-Tac Airport in Seattle, it touching to see that we were taken care of until the bitter end with packed lunches for on the road and a helpful driver who kept our spirits high.
Mark and Hennie Vander Meyden.