Showing posts with label USS NEW YORK. Show all posts
Showing posts with label USS NEW YORK. Show all posts
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Strength Forged Through Sacrifice. Never Forget.
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The USS NEW YORK (LPD 21), built with 7.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center in her bow, was commissioned in New York City on Nov. 7, 2009, and I got the opportunity to ride the ship from Norfolk, VA. into New York City for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. At approximately 8:00 a.m., on November 2, the USS NEW YORK came to a standstill across from the World Trade Center site, dipped her flag, and delivered a 21-gun salute. Members of the Fire Department of New York, the New York Police Department, Port Authority Police, members of the families of 9/11 victims and veterans gathered on the shore at the North Cove in the World Financial Center to return the salute.
I was in New York City with the ship (9 days total) in support of the commissioning and it was by-far one of the most remarkable times I can ever remember having. Serving in the military is an honorable thing for me; I love it and have never once regretted it. It's been almost 11 years next March (whoa!). The people of New York were amazingly grateful and it was so very humbling to meet first-responders, family members, and loved ones of the victims and heroes of that fateful day in 2001. Words cannot express the bond between the people of New York and our country's military. Every person I met had such a tender place in their heart for those who have served and who currently serve in the world's greatest military forces. I'll post some of my favorite and most memorable pictures.
I could write a thousand posts about my time in New York and about those I came to know while I was there. It is truly unforgettable. The USS NEW YORK's motto: "Strength Forged Through Sacrifice. Never Forget" is a powerful message to us all. My hope is that we don't forget. In doing this, we honor those who lost their lives that day. And please continue to pray for those who serve in our military; some have given the ultimate sacrifice.
The USS NEW YORK (LPD 21), built with 7.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center in her bow, was commissioned in New York City on Nov. 7, 2009, and I got the opportunity to ride the ship from Norfolk, VA. into New York City for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. At approximately 8:00 a.m., on November 2, the USS NEW YORK came to a standstill across from the World Trade Center site, dipped her flag, and delivered a 21-gun salute. Members of the Fire Department of New York, the New York Police Department, Port Authority Police, members of the families of 9/11 victims and veterans gathered on the shore at the North Cove in the World Financial Center to return the salute.
I was in New York City with the ship (9 days total) in support of the commissioning and it was by-far one of the most remarkable times I can ever remember having. Serving in the military is an honorable thing for me; I love it and have never once regretted it. It's been almost 11 years next March (whoa!). The people of New York were amazingly grateful and it was so very humbling to meet first-responders, family members, and loved ones of the victims and heroes of that fateful day in 2001. Words cannot express the bond between the people of New York and our country's military. Every person I met had such a tender place in their heart for those who have served and who currently serve in the world's greatest military forces. I'll post some of my favorite and most memorable pictures.
I could write a thousand posts about my time in New York and about those I came to know while I was there. It is truly unforgettable. The USS NEW YORK's motto: "Strength Forged Through Sacrifice. Never Forget" is a powerful message to us all. My hope is that we don't forget. In doing this, we honor those who lost their lives that day. And please continue to pray for those who serve in our military; some have given the ultimate sacrifice.
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