Participate in the celebration of the USS New York LPD-21 and become a part of history as she sails past the World Trade Center Site The City of Jersey City, the JC Police and Fire Departments will be hosting a NJ contigent for the event to display our respect for the USS New York at the Exchange Place waterfront area.

Many of your men and women spent countless hours on September 11, 2001 and the many days after assisting so many people in need. This event can help many in the healing process, as something new and, so important rises from the WTC Steel recovered from Ground Zero. I believe the souls lost on 9-11-01 comprise the Spirit of the USS New York .

It is my prayer that this Spirit will guide and protect the crew who serve the USS New York, as they sail into harm’s way to protect Our Country and preserve our Freedom. Please ask your Honor Guard units and Uniformed personnel to arrive at the Exchange Place Waterfront NO LATER THAN 0700 Hrs on November 2,2009.

ALL Uniformed personnel will report to the Jersey City Fire Ladder co’s displaying the Large United States Flag to obtain event instructions for proper placement in the formation. The City of Jersey City ,in coordination with NJ Transit Police, is providing Light Rail transportation to the Exchange Place waterfront free of charge for this event.

Free Parking is available at the NJ Transit Light Rail station at Claremont Avenue and West Side Avenue Jersey City 07305. Directions: NJ Turnpike Exit 15 E, go east on Rt 1& 9 over the Hackensack River. Bear right onto Rt 440 South and go into traffic circle to make U turn at Culver Avenue ( which is right past Hudson Toyota) Make a left at the light and go back onto Rt440 North and make 1st right onto Claremont Ave. Go 1 block and a VERY LARGE NJ Transit Parking Lot is on right.

We thank you for your assistance and look forward to seeing your department’s representation in this very important event. Respectfully, Richard Gorman #539 Captain, Eng Co 6 Grp A Fire Dept of Jersey City Special Operations Hazardous Materials Unit 465 Marin Blvd Jersey City, NJ 07302 Cell # 201-697-5723 HM Office# 201-547-6520 Eng 6 Office# 201-547-4211 gormanr@jcnj.org or FDJC1882@aol.com

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By Letters to the Editor http://www.nola.com

October 18, 2009, 1:29AM

Oh, what a day Tuesday was!

Despite foggy conditions as we went down the Mississippi River, we saw and heard the support of people. We were amazed and humbled by the number of people who came out to witness the U.S.S. New York’s maiden voyage. And we thank them.

The shipbuilders of Northrop Grumman Avondale have constructed an incredible ship.
This ship is the best in the class. We look forward to demonstrating that to all. We know that the spirit of both 9-11 victims and Katrina survivors has been built into our ship. It gives us a sense of purpose like no other.

Over the last year, we have enjoyed the hospitality of the region. We thank the citizens of New Orleans and South Louisiana for welcoming us while we were preparing the ship and ourselves to get under way. It is a bittersweet time as we leave behind many new friends, but return to our families and get this ship operational.

We would like to offer special thanks to the Greater New Orleans Executive Association and the Ehrhardt Group for organizing and sponsoring this very special send-off. Crew members who were on watch inside the ship were disappointed they could not participate. Lining the levees was truly magnificent!

We thank each citizen, firefighter, police officer, school class, sailor, Marine, Coast Guard member, airman and soldier who lined the levees as we sailed by. It is with their support that we will go forward and complete our missions, to succeed in our role as part of the global force for good.

We will carry their well-wishes and support to New York City and beyond.

Curt Jones
Commanding Officer
U.S.S. New York

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http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2009/10/uss_new_york_grateful_for_leve.html

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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

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