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[MsJacquiiC]

Here She is- -- The USS New York
She is a Welcome Sight after 9-11

USS New York
It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center .

It is the fifth in a new class of warship - designed for missions that include special operations against terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700 combat-ready Marines to be delivered ashore by helicopters and assault craft.

Steel from the World Trade Center was melted down in a foundry in Amite, LA to cast the ship's bow section. When it was poured into the molds on Sept. 9, 2003, "those big rough steelworkers treated it with total reverence," recalled Navy Capt. Kevin Wensing, who was there. "It was a spiritual moment for everybody there."

Junior Chavers, foundry operations manager, said that when the trade center steel first arrived, he touched it with his hand and the "hair on my neck stood up." "It had a big meaning to it for all of us," he said. "They knocked us down. They can't keep us down. We're going to be back."

The ship's motto? "Never Forget" .

[nomadicrhymer]

AWESOME!!!

Thanks for posting this pic, Ms. J!!! A truly regal reminder of honor and glory and remembrance - a fitting icon to all those who lost their lives.

Nomad

[PaintedDiary]

To say "We are going to be back" is depicted righteously in the making of this craft. The honor to lay eyes on it brings water to mine. That motto of "Never Forget" is etched in our hearts, our blood, our souls, and our minds for generations to come. Thank you for sharing this Ms Jacquii.

Kimberly

[MsJacquiiC]

Glad you enjoyed LADIES - When I 1st saw this pic - an emotion just welled up within - It was one of those "Bing" moments that Oprah be talkin about LOL

Anyway - just wanted to share the pic!
Thanx for the comments

Jacquii.