With pride, sadness USS New York comes 'to life'

NOVEMBER 07: The USS New York is seen during its commissioning on November 7, 2009 at Piers 86 and 88 in New York City.

[MRC Roy Tringali]

Need to communicate with Chaplian LCDR Laura Bender USS NY (LPD-21)phone # email or quarter deck.Class 1977 Sachem South High School
Ronkonhoma NY We met in NYC Commissioning.Friend Mimi Mermin Hicksville NY email [e-mail]

[LCDR Laura Bender CHC]

Dear Chaplain Bender,
As you head out to sea may you have fair winds and smooth sailing,
My prayers will be for you and the crew.
Lord bless you and your shipmates,
Alfred C. Thompson
CAPT, USNR CHC(Ret)(Ex. BM2C)
NYAC, Retired