HONORING THE FALLEN AND THE HEROES
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“Having the opportunity to incorporate the steel that was recovered from the World Trade Center into the bow of the ship itself is just an incredible message and an incredible feeling. Where it’s been built into the ship is the bow stem – that’s the point that actually leads the ship through the water. To know that we’ve got steel that’s from the World Trade Center leading the ship is an extremely powerful message for all of us.”
– Cmdr. Curt Jones, commanding officer of PCU New York
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In honor of 9-11, three ships of the San Antonio-class, Pre-Commissioning Units New York, Arlington and Somerset, are named in honor of the victims of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and United Flight 93. Not only are these ships named in honor of those communities attacked that day, but these amphibious transport dock ships incorporate materials salvaged from the crash sites. The metals as well as the names of these ships will keep the memories of those who sacrifice their lives for the sake of freedom.
New York (LPD 21)
• The New York honors the 2,752 victims who lost their lives when United Airlines Flight 175 and American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City.
• The bow stem of the ship was forged from steel from the World Trade Center. New York’s motto, “Strength Forged through Sacrifice. Never Forget,” highlights the significance of this steel to the Navy and the nation. On her decks are the best and brightest crew this nation can produce and in our hearts, the hopes and dreams of a nation that will not be kept down.
Arlington (LPD 24)
The Arlington, LPD 24, named for Arlington County, Va., where the Pentagon was damaged by a hijacked airliner, will display metal from the crash site in its interior spaces. In honor the 184 victims, including 47 Navy Sailors, civilians and retirees, who lost their lives when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon, the ship will house
September 10, 2009 at 3:16 pm
GREAT POST. It’s not the President, Congress or judicial branches that protect & guarantee our freedoms. Thanks to all our service members. (Navy, ‘87-93)
September 10, 2009 at 3:24 pm
well said
September 10, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Hear, hear!!