THE GROUND ZERO FLAG TODAY

Michael "PQ" Pasquarette | 10/13/01

[anniegetyourgun]

For those of you who didn't know (and I apologize if this information has already been posted), the NYC flag raised by the Fire Dept. over "Ground Zero" (as seen on frontpage of FR), has a new home. The Mayor of New York City was kind enough to send that very flag to USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). In honor of all the brave men and women who perished in the terrible acts of September 11, and to salute the ongoing efforts of many of thousands of men and women across our great nation. The Flag was raised in by the Ship's Fire Party during an emotional ceremony. It will be proudly carried to where the ship goes.

[anniegetyourgun]

The Presentation:

Preparing to Raise Her

Old Glory

In Full Glory

GOD BLESS ALL THOSE WHO DID THEIR JOBS AT GROUND ZERO, AND MAY GOD GO WITH ALL THOSE WHO WILL DO THEIR JOBS TO DEFEND OUR ENDURING FREEDOM.

[DoughtyOne]

Cool.

[anniegetyourgun]

Way cool.

[fleur-de-lis]

My spirit is lifted and a tear comes to the eye.

[anniegetyourgun]

Ping!

[austinTparty]

They also blasted "New York, New York" from the ship's loudspeakers as she left port...

[El Gato]

When the Big Stick starts a whacking those responsible for the attack, or those who support or shelter them, I'd hope they once again break out this flag. Right now she's in the eastern Med, supposedly, but that could change, unless of course her targets are in the Beka Valley or other near the Med nests of these scumbags.

[Libertina]

BUMP This flag will mean so much to those folks. Magnificent photo!

[Interesting Times]

Related FR thread is here

[areafiftyone]

Already posted here on Sept. 28:
FLAG RAISED AT WTC SENT TO USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT

:-)

[anniegetyourgun]

It symbolizes all that we are doing this for - and this great ship has the honor of carrying her as a daily reminder.

[Mad Dawgg]

Speaking of the "BIG STICK."

Here she is:

Message to Terrorists: Be Afraid! Be Very Afraid!

[Jean S]

Thanks. This is wonderful to see.

[Brad’s Gramma]

BTTT

What a WONDERFUL sight that is. May God continue to bless this dear country of ours.

[marylina]

AWESOME--Thanks, BG.

[ColWalterEKurtz]

That is a really great thing. I had finally gotten a block away from Ground Zero yesterday and there are still flags draped all over the place amidst the debris. The line of people there to view the wreckage was huge. It was a real intense experience seeing what was left standing of the WTC and all of the people at Ground Zero working so hard.