USS New York, Built with 911 WTC Steel, Christened.

Trash Dispatch:

Becky Bohrer with the Associated Press Writes;

Ship Built With WTC Steel Christened

AVONDALE, La. — The USS New York, an amphibious assault ship built with scrap steel from the ruins of the World Trade Center, was christened Saturday as a source of strength and inspiration for the nation.

…the bow stem, which contains 7.5 tons of steel from the site, bore a shield with two gray bars to symbolize the twin towers and a banner over that declaring “Never Forget,” a slogan among New Yorkers.

…the steel from the towers is now part of the ship that splices through the water, leading the way.

“It resurrects the ashes, so to speak, to do great things for our nation,” said Bill Glenn, a spokesman for Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding,

Rep. Vito Fossella, R-N.Y., said Sept. 11 was a turning point in the nation, and will never be forgotten because remnants of the disaster are part of the ship.

“If the USS New York has to follow Osama bin Laden to the gates of hell, PCO Jones and his crew … have my full support,” he said to a standing ovation….

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Trash Dispatch: Yes, this ship will sail proudly! Until that is, she goes into battle and the Cries of American Colonialism, no doubt sink her.

In deed in truth, she is sunk already! As the American people no longer have a stomach for war. Let us come home they say. For we grow weary of a war we did not want.

In truth and in spirit therefore, the USS New York is more of a reminder of what Once was, but is now gone. The American Spirit, may it RIP.