If it cost less to build it with 9-11 steel great, otherwise it is a waste. We need to stop using tax payer money needlessly for things that have no value or are not even seen by most people and are forgotten in a day or two. This country is monument, statued, and memorialed out. Stop with the stupid waste.
I hadn't even heard of this until last weekend. It's a excellent idea. Kudos to those who thought of it and to those who made it happen without allowing the process to get bogged down in the weeds.
In the world outside the Senate, time is money; inside it, time is everything. Senate Republicans are taking full advantage of that reality, using every parliamentary device at their disposal to slow down an extension of unemployment insurance benefits
It has been my experience that the crew of the New York will take more pride in their ship. I wouldn't want to be the enemy if the New York goes to war against terrorists. The Trade Center metal will be the same as the Alamo. It is a call to arms for all Americans and especially the sailors that serve on her. I would have been proud to have served on a ship such as this in my day. I served on the Sam Houston and though I didn't go to war I was proud of my Boat.
What an impressive way to memoralize all those, both young and old, who lost their lives on 9/11.
Why can't we all come together and fill in that gapping wound where the Towers once stood? It would go a long way in sticking our fingers into the eyes of the enemy Terrorist.
Great example of America's will to respond to tragedy. America will always come back stronger and with a heart that will never be overcome by evil. America is Great!
WOW! I can't wait for Thursday's FOX and Friends show. This boat is something else....it is a stealth ship. I am go glad that finally this ship can be the Twin Tower Memorial as those buildings seem to be years away from completion and not very much loved by all.
This is the type of story I hunger for. I had tears in my eyes too. My only question was, if this ship could be built, why is there still a gaping hole where the beautiful towers stood?
"This ship is actually a physical representation of that spirit with steel from the World Trade Centre built into its bow so every friend that sets foot on it and every foe that dares challenge it will feel its power and know that it is literally made from the heart and soul of the city that has scarified so much," the mayor said.
Of the 361 sailors serving aboard the ship, around 13 per cent are from New York state, which is higher than would normally be the case, Murphy said. There were many requests from Navy personnel to serve on the ship, which will carry some 250 Marines.
After the ground zero stop, the ship - escorted by about two dozen tugboats and other vessels - headed up the Hudson River toward the George Washington Bridge. After a U-turn there, it headed south to Pier 88. An official commissioning ceremony is scheduled for Saturday.
The New York will remain in the city through Veterans Day and then head to Norfolk, Virginia, for about a year of crew training and exercises, Murphy said.
The ship is 684 feet (208 metres) long and can carry as many as 800 Marines. Its flight deck that can handle helicopters and the MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft.
It was scheduled to be built before the terrorist attacks. About a year later, the announcement came that the ship would bear the name New York to honour the city, state, and those who died.
It's the latest in a line of Navy ships to bear that name. The others included a Spanish-American War-era cruiser, a battleship that served in World Wars I and II and a nuclear submarine retired from the fleet in 1997.
The ship is technically known as a San Antonio-class amphibious dock vessel. Four vessels in that class are in service, the USS San Antonio, USS New Orleans, USS Mesa Verde and USS Green Bay. Four others are being built. Of those, two also have been named in connection with the September 11 attacks.
The USS Arlington was named to honour the attack on the Pentagon. The USS Somerset was named after the county in Pennsylvania where United Airlines flight 93 crashed.
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faye2
If it cost less to build it with 9-11 steel great, otherwise it is a waste. We need to stop using tax payer money needlessly for things that have no value or are not even seen by most people and are forgotten in a day or two. This country is monument, statued, and memorialed out. Stop with the stupid waste.
Jenna
I hadn't even heard of this until last weekend. It's a excellent idea. Kudos to those who thought of it and to those who made it happen without allowing the process to get bogged down in the weeds.
LOL
Melvin E. Holliday: Its all good as long as youre financially stable. I suspect if youw alked a day int heir shoes, you'd feel differently
PARTY OF NO, GOP HOLD UP UNEMPLOYMENT 4 200,000 BENEFITS!
In the world outside the Senate, time is money; inside it, time is everything. Senate Republicans are taking full advantage of that reality, using every parliamentary device at their disposal to slow down an extension of unemployment insurance benefits
Melvin E. Holliday
It has been my experience that the crew of the New York will take more pride in their ship. I wouldn't want to be the enemy if the New York goes to war against terrorists. The Trade Center metal will be the same as the Alamo. It is a call to arms for all Americans and especially the sailors that serve on her. I would have been proud to have served on a ship such as this in my day. I served on the Sam Houston and though I didn't go to war I was proud of my Boat.
Locket
What an impressive way to memoralize all those, both young and old, who lost their lives on 9/11. Why can't we all come together and fill in that gapping wound where the Towers once stood? It would go a long way in sticking our fingers into the eyes of the enemy Terrorist.
Carol
A great memorial tribute replacing hatred with the spirit of the United States of America doing good deeds!
Jared May
Great example of America's will to respond to tragedy. America will always come back stronger and with a heart that will never be overcome by evil. America is Great!
Delores In Chas WV
WOW! I can't wait for Thursday's FOX and Friends show. This boat is something else....it is a stealth ship. I am go glad that finally this ship can be the Twin Tower Memorial as those buildings seem to be years away from completion and not very much loved by all.
Kentucky-Bred
I too am in agreement with Greta and my fellow bloggers. It was a Smart move to recycle and cut costs and a honor to all who lost their lives.
BevG
This is the type of story I hunger for. I had tears in my eyes too. My only question was, if this ship could be built, why is there still a gaping hole where the beautiful towers stood?
Jim in Pa
"This ship is actually a physical representation of that spirit with steel from the World Trade Centre built into its bow so every friend that sets foot on it and every foe that dares challenge it will feel its power and know that it is literally made from the heart and soul of the city that has scarified so much," the mayor said. Of the 361 sailors serving aboard the ship, around 13 per cent are from New York state, which is higher than would normally be the case, Murphy said. There were many requests from Navy personnel to serve on the ship, which will carry some 250 Marines. After the ground zero stop, the ship - escorted by about two dozen tugboats and other vessels - headed up the Hudson River toward the George Washington Bridge. After a U-turn there, it headed south to Pier 88. An official commissioning ceremony is scheduled for Saturday. The New York will remain in the city through Veterans Day and then head to Norfolk, Virginia, for about a year of crew training and exercises, Murphy said. The ship is 684 feet (208 metres) long and can carry as many as 800 Marines. Its flight deck that can handle helicopters and the MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft. It was scheduled to be built before the terrorist attacks. About a year later, the announcement came that the ship would bear the name New York to honour the city, state, and those who died. It's the latest in a line of Navy ships to bear that name. The others included a Spanish-American War-era cruiser, a battleship that served in World Wars I and II and a nuclear submarine retired from the fleet in 1997. The ship is technically known as a San Antonio-class amphibious dock vessel. Four vessels in that class are in service, the USS San Antonio, USS New Orleans, USS Mesa Verde and USS Green Bay. Four others are being built. Of those, two also have been named in connection with the September 11 attacks. The USS Arlington was named to honour the attack on the Pentagon. The USS Somerset was named after the county in Pennsylvania where United Airlines flight 93 crashed.
Sal
Brought tears to my eyes.
RICHS
I agree, I think it honors all the BRAVE people that lost their lives on 911.
Patsy
Recycling at its finest............loved this!!