The Commissioning of USS New York will take place on November 7th, 2009 at the Intrepid Museum at 46th St & 12th Ave, New York City, New York, USA.
Finally, some of what we lost returns USS New York, LPD-21, will parade into New York Harbor on Monday, November 2nd of 2009 for what will undoubtedly be 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. Please join us for the Feel Good America event of our generation We all knew where we were when they fell You want to be here when they return!
Monday, Nov. 2nd, 2009 – NY Harbor entrance
PCU New York will pass under the Verrazano Bridge and be 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. They all come 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 USS New York LPD-21 Saturday, November 7th, 2009
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 being Commissioned into service with the United States Navy. There will be speeches, songs, tears, and emotions so strong its hard to speak.
With the words “Man your ship and bring her to life” the world will change At least for us She will never fill the hole, but she will fill our hearts.
God Bless the USS New York God Bless her Captain and Crew God Bless America
