USS NY - "Never Forget"

Our nation is by far the best place I could ever ask for to live and raise my boys. Everyone knows the heartaches from 9/11, everyone has heard about the brave firefighters and policemen that helped rescue many people and in turn gave their own lives, everyone has heard about the selfless warriors on Flight 93. What image do we want our young children to grow up with about this tragedy? I know that as my boys grow older, I desire for them to have pride in the USA, I want them to hold their heads high as the flag flies above them, I pray that they will not back down against adversity. This IS the American Way.

This ship, the USS NY, was made with 24 tons of scrap steel from the ruins of that fateful day. It is specifically designed to fight against terrorism, carrying 360 sailors and 700 combat-ready Marines. As the melted steel was poured into the molds on September 9, 2003 it was treated with total reverence. I hope that the souls of all those who lost their lives that day are watching us with pride as we continue to fight against terrorists world-wide.

This is America. This is the land of the free and the home of the brave. This land is my land. I am proud to be an American.