The
Commissioning of PCU New York took place on November 7th, 2009 at the
Intrepid Museum Pier 88 South, Pier 86 North NYC, NY, 10036, USA.
Finally,
some of what we lost returns, The USS New York, LPD-21 paraded into New
York Harbor on Monday, November 2nd of 2009 for the Commissioning event
of the century. No other ship in world history carries the sentiment
and import this ship possesses. In her bow is 7.5 tons of World Trade
Center Steel, 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.
 Harbor entrance
PCU
New York passed under the Verrazano Bridge and was joined by a flotilla
of boats from Federal, State and City organizations as well as local
municipalities, ferry companies and private boats. Many of these
vessels responded on 9-11 to assist with evacuation, some with
firefighting and some with the aftermath as New York struggled to
clean-up and rebuild. A few are named after heroes who fell that
terrible day, like PCU New York. Many were the vessels that turned
Flight 1549 from an air crash into a Miracle. They all came to pay
respect to what was lost and to welcome what has returned. It is here,
at this time and place that we draw a line in the sand and say, We Will
Never Forget.
Commissioning Day
Its been
2948 days since the attack, more than a day for every man, woman and
child killed. The greatest testament to our resolve is now commissioned
into service with the United States Navy. There were speeches, songs,
tears, and emotions so strong its hard to speak. With the words "Man
your ship" brought her to life, the world will changed, at least for
us. She will never fill the hole, but she will fill our hearts.
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Above, the moment of Christening the USS New York.
Above, a worker pours molten steel into a mold to form the bow stem of the USS New York. |
