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Brewmaniac · 07-04-2006, 10:13 AM

Artist's Rendering of the USS New York

With a year to go before it even touches the water, the Navy's amphibious assault ship, USS New York, has already made history. It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center. It is the fifth in a new class of warship — designed for missions that include special operations against terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700 combat-ready Marines to be delivered ashore by helicopters and assault craft. Steel from the World Trade Center was melted down in a foundry in Amite, La., to cast the ship's bow section.

When it was poured into the molds on Sept. 9, 2003, "those big rough steelworkers treated it with total reverence," recalled Navy Capt. Kevin Wensing, who was there.

"It was a spiritual moment for everybody there." Junior Chavers, foundry operations manager, said that when the trade center steel first arrived, he touched it with his hand and the "hair on my neck stood up."

"It had a big meaning to it for all of us," he said. "They knocked us down. They can't keep us down. We're going to be back."

The ship's motto? — 'Never Forget'

Found on snopes:
http://www.snopes.com/photos/military/ussnewyork.asp

I think this is really cool and inspirational, especially what the foundry manager said. What do think? I can't imagine what the families of the victims will feel when they see it? Joy or saddness?

It makes me proud, like we American's can be kicked in the teeth but we always come back fighting.

Happy Birthday USA!

maleficent · 07-04-2006, 10:42 AM

now that's cool...

VirFighter · 07-04-2006, 10:50 AM

Brings a smile to my face and a slight tear to my eye.

Happy 4th of July everyone!

Blackthorn · 07-04-2006, 12:12 PM

That's really cool (although I was a bit distracted by your avatar for a moment

)... My first thought was this must be urban legend about the steel but your snopes link convinces me. Nicely done to the folks involved in building this vessel!

MoonDog · 07-04-2006, 10:53 PM

Good to see a physical reminder that we can come back from this type of adversity stronger than before.

Lady Sage · 07-05-2006, 03:57 AM

Let the scraps of what they thought to destroy be what destroys them.
Karma is a real wench... isnt it!

Brewmaniac · 07-08-2006, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Sage

Karma is a real wench... isnt it!

Lady Sage, I like the way you think!

If we find Osama, I say we put him in a boat and drive the World Trade Center right up his ass!

Rodney · 07-08-2006, 01:50 PM

Not knocking the ship, the mission, or anything else. But personally, I find the idea a little creepy. Like saint's relics, things like that.

Fire · 07-08-2006, 06:51 PM

The worlds cultures all pretty much run on symbolism of some kind or another, it is somewhat inevitable- and i agree it follows the same course as saints relics- depending on where this particular crusade goes will see if it is a righteous harnessing of this cultural tendency or not....

07-04-2006, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brewmaniac Searching for the perfect brew!	USS New York Artist's Rendering of the USS New York With a year to go before it even touches the water, the Navy's amphibious assault ship, USS New York, has already made history. It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center. It is the fifth in a new class of warship — designed for missions that include special operations against terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700 combat-ready Marines to be delivered ashore by helicopters and assault craft. Steel from the World Trade Center was melted down in a foundry in Amite, La., to cast the ship's bow section. When it was poured into the molds on Sept. 9, 2003, "those big rough steelworkers treated it with total reverence," recalled Navy Capt. Kevin Wensing, who was there. "It was a spiritual moment for everybody there." Junior Chavers, foundry operations manager, said that when the trade center steel first arrived, he touched it with his hand and the "hair on my neck stood up." "It had a big meaning to it for all of us," he said. "They knocked us down. They can't keep us down. We're going to be back." The ship's motto? — 'Never Forget' Found on snopes: http://www.snopes.com/photos/military/ussnewyork.asp I think this is really cool and inspirational, especially what the foundry manager said. What do think? I can't imagine what the families of the victims will feel when they see it? Joy or saddness? It makes me proud, like we American's can be kicked in the teeth but we always come back fighting. Happy Birthday USA! __________________ "That's a joke... I say, that's a joke, son" Last edited by Brewmaniac; 07-04-2006 at 10:18 AM..

07-04-2006, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	now that's cool... __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

07-04-2006, 10:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
VirFighter Insane Location: Raleigh, NC / Atlanta, GA	Brings a smile to my face and a slight tear to my eye. Happy 4th of July everyone! __________________ "The South is gonna boogie again" - Disco Stu

07-04-2006, 12:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Blackthorn Beware the Mad Irish Location: Wish I was on the N17...	That's really cool (although I was a bit distracted by your avatar for a moment )... My first thought was this must be urban legend about the steel but your snopes link convinces me. Nicely done to the folks involved in building this vessel! __________________ What are you willing to give up in order to get what you want?

07-08-2006, 06:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fire Warrior Smith Location: missouri	The worlds cultures all pretty much run on symbolism of some kind or another, it is somewhat inevitable- and i agree it follows the same course as saints relics- depending on where this particular crusade goes will see if it is a righteous harnessing of this cultural tendency or not.... __________________ Thought the harder, Heart the bolder, Mood the more as our might lessens

07-04-2006, 10:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
MoonDog Psycho Location: Buffalo, New York	Good to see a physical reminder that we can come back from this type of adversity stronger than before.

07-05-2006, 03:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lady Sage Mistress of Mayhem Location: Canton, Ohio	Let the scraps of what they thought to destroy be what destroys them. Karma is a real wench... isnt it!

07-08-2006, 01:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	Not knocking the ship, the mission, or anything else. But personally, I find the idea a little creepy. Like saint's relics, things like that.