USS New York christened

[Clinton]

The USS New York, an amphibious assault ship built with scrap steel from the ruins of the World Trade Center, was christened Saturday as a source of strength and inspiration for the nation.

Thousands of people, including friends and families of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, gathered near the hulking gray ship, trimmed in red, white and blue banners.

The bow stem, which contains 7.5 tons of steel from the site, bore a shield with two gray bars to symbolize the twin towers and a banner over that declaring "Never Forget," a slogan among New Yorkers.

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[surfish1961]

Very cool. May she serve her crew and her nation well.:clap: :usaflag:

 

[Angry Bill]

That's awesome. A living monument to never forget the sacrifice to this nation!

 

[Black Dog]

That is cool. I didn't know there was a plan to use the steel for that but it's very fitting.

 

[Rich K]

Wow, that's incredible. No better use for that steel! A perfect monument.

 

[jwintosh]

that is great!!

 

[djs134]

Good sailing to all who serve on her!

 

[blessednxs65]

Great use of the steel and may it serve well.

 

[RigilKent]

thats freakin awsome

 

[jmatkins]

It looks very nice.