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September 11, 2001 Memorial
A federal Patriot Day was first observed on September
11, 2002 to remember the hijacking of civilian aircraft resulting in the death of all those onboard,
the destruction and loss of life at the World Trade Center in New York City and the damage and loss
of life at the Pentagon near Washington, D.C. Patriot Day is intended to honor all those individuals
who lost their lives as a result of these terrorist attacks. Congress enacted House Joint Resolution
71 as Public Law 107-89 on December 18, 2001, establishing Patriot Day.
Former President George W. Bush proclaimed September 11 as "Patriot Day." Click
here to read the proclamation.
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With a year to go before it even touched the water (approx. 2007), the Navy's amphibious assault ship, USS New York, had 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.


This photo was taken at the christening of LPD 21 with the name
USS New York at Northrop Grumman's Avondale, Louisiana, shipyard on 1 March 2008.
Source: http://www.snopes.com/photos/military/ussnewyork.asp
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."
Read a poem by Ann Sullivan, A Nation United Under God, 2001.
"When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won.
There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end,
they always fall.
Think of this. Always."
Mahatma Gandhi - (1869-1948)
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Follow the links at the bottom right of each page to
view the entire memorial.
God Bless America!
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For Your Information: The "Donations and Links" page contains a multitude of links related to the 9-11 disaster,
including sites have been verified as secure. Some of the links include: "Where Was God on September 11, 2001?",
"We ARE America," "Q & A on Islam and Arab-Americans," "Emergency Contact Information," an MP3 version of Jana Stanfield's,
"I Cannot Do All the Good that the World Needs, But the World Needs All the Good That I Can Do," information on "9-11 Internet Hoaxes,"
"The Emergency E-mail Network," "The Washington Post's War Zone Explorer," the temporary "Tribute in Light" and others.
Let's Roll: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage - Lisa Beamer - The book title refers to her late husband's
last recorded remarks just before he and others aboard United flight 93 crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
They attempted to overcome the terrorists who
had skyjacked it. ("Are you guys ready? Let's roll!") They knew what had already happened thus far on September
11th, what those aboard the other three flights did not. Huddled to the rear of their plane, several were able
to call loved ones and then recited the Lord's Prayer before rushing the forward area.
Larry's Review: This book is about Lisa's abiding religious faith, coping with
the loss of her husband, redefining the heroism of Todd M. Beamer and an inspirational account of her own experiences. Highly recommended.
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Portraits 9/11/01: The Collected "Portraits of Grief" from the New York Times - Howell Raines - Poignant and personal remembrances,
celebrating the lives of the World Trade Center victims. Each page is filled with the kaleidoscope of perspectives and passions
that were lost that day, with victims ranging from firefighters and mothers to waiters and financiers in an equality of bereavement.
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Follow the links at the bottom right of each page to
view the entire memorial.
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