James Marcel Cartier was one of the victims of the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center. His father says the USS New York will be a fitting tribute to Cartier and the rest of the Sept. 11 victimes.
Posted on 08/16/2005 11:30:40 PM PDT by Former Military Chick
ARLINGTON, Va. — From rubble to avenging angel: The U.S. Navy is using steel from the World Trade Center in a new ship, according to the Navy.
James Marcel Cartier was one of the victims of the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center. His father says the USS New York will be a fitting tribute to Cartier and the rest of the Sept. 11 victimes.
Ten tons of steel from the World Trade Center’s twin towers will be used in the construction of the USS New York, according to a Navy official.
The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock is slated to be commissioned in 2008.
“USS New York will ensure that all New Yorkers and the world will never forget the evil attacks of September 11, and the courage and compassion New Yorkers showed in response to terror,” said New York Gov. George Pataki at the ship’s 2002 naming.
For Patrick Cartier Sr., the ship is an honorable way to remember his son, James Marcel Cartier, who was killed when the South Tower collapsed.
“You’ve got the very soul of the event in that mangled steel, and all of that steel which housed all the people fell along with them and they were all consumed in that terrible fireball and that collapse,” the New York City man said.
Using the steel for the new ship would capture the spiritual essence of those who died in the World Trade Center, Cartier said.
“If you would you use that steel, it would almost be a resurrection,” he said.
New York City firefighter Bill Butler also praised turning the steel from the World Trade Center into a fighting vessel.
“It’s a great testament to the strong will of the people who died that day,” said Butler, who was in the North Tower when it collapsed.
Butler was in a stairwell on the fourth floor when he heard what he said sounded like two freight trains roaring by in opposite directions.
It took him five hours to get out of the collapsed tower, he said.
Butler said the New York Fire Department supports U.S. troops. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them every single day and we appreciate them defending our freedom, and we’re doing our best on the homefront,” he said.
The USS New York will be the fifth ship of its class, Navy spokeswoman Linda Roberts wrote in an e-mail Monday.
At the 2002 naming, then-Navy Secretary Gordon England said the New York and other amphibious transport docks will support freedom all over the globe, Roberts wrote.
“From the war for independence through the war on terrorism, which we wage today, the courage and heroism of the people of New York has been an inspiration. USS New York will play an important role in our Navy’s future and will be a fitting tribute to the people of the Empire State,” England said.
It's a neat symbol...I just hope that the steel is actually suitable. If there's a choice, I'd much rather the ship be a proper sword rather than a pretty one.
This is the best monument that could be. When its done, let them got out and kick some butt.
I would rather be a hammer...
I love your analysis thank you. I also agree with you.
Whoa.
Have to say, I would rejoin, just to serve on such a vessel.
Steel comes from iron ore which is smelted to become iron. Then the iron is melted and there are alloting elements mixed into the alloying mix to create differing kinds of steel. It is amazing that folks walking around on this planet believes a steel beam just grew out of the tomatoe patch. (shaking head and rolling eyes when addressing mentally challenged)
It is a thoughtful tribute, isn't it?
God Bless America.
An ascending thread until THAT name was brought into it. ; )
Even worse... and an excellent reason to work our tails off to make sure it never ever happens... an aircraft carrier named after a former president, the 'USS Hillary Clinton' ... that was painful to type on my keyboard!
You know how to achieve a salute and utmost respect when posting don't you! : )
Sunk during christening....
Forever!
Amen
A nice tribute and would be an honor to serve on it.
I am well aware of how steel is made. I am also aware that when recycling, that they don't always go through all of the steps of purification and alloying. Different alloys have different properties, and mixing an already alloyed metal in may be great as a starter, or it may result in an alloy which is close but not exactly right for a particular use due to a few extra ingredients.
All steel is not the same, quite aside from carbon content.
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