USS America CVA-66

This Memorial Day, 27 May 2013, Remember those who have
given so much, so that we remain free..

Twenty One Steps
Arlington where our unknown soldier lies
The place to honor those who gave their lives
Those that died that generations be free
May we remember them through eternity

This Unknown Soldier guarded day and night
By the choice of a few and with all their might
To show mankind their respect and dignity
To those who defended our lives and liberty

Twenty one steps, he takes twenty one steps
Eyes locked in honor for the soldier he guards
And twenty one seconds before he turns
To honor the soldiers who never returned

Twenty one steps until the end of time
For our lost soldiers we cannot find
They gave their lives for you and me
The price paid to preserve our dignity

So let's take twenty one steps, just twenty one steps
Lock our eyes in honor for our soldiers that died
And think for twenty one seconds about their sacrifice
To preserve our freedom and our children's lives.

~~Thomas Holmquist~~

Those we lost

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The USS America CVA/CV 66
A Virtual Museum

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ATTENTION TO ALL SHIPMATES and collectors of USS AMERICA memorabilia:

If you are looking for a "GOOD HOME," for your USS AMERICA MEMORABILIA, please contact us.
Many of your items will be photographed and placed upon the web site.
One day we will have an actual museum (building) where your items will be placed on display for visitors to see and learn of AMERICA's history.
We hope that you will consider donating your items instead of discarding or selling them on E-bay.
As always, your items donated to the USS AMERICA Museum Foundation are tax deductible.
Thank you and most respectfully,
Your friends and shipmates from the USS America Museum Foundation.
Contact: Lee E McNulty, mcnultyl at juno.com

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Why perpetuate a USS AMERICA Museum?

Because this great ship was named for our country. A country that slept while she was towed out to sea.
Because the thousands of men who breathed life into her deserve to be saluted.
Because the men who died while serving aboard her must be honored, and their families recognized and comforted.
Because she was home for so many who left their own homes and all the security that provided --some just 16 or 17 years of age. Some walked toward a sense of security for the first time as they climbed her gangplank. The rest of us would like to hear what it was like.
Because her crew went forward no matter what into the eye of the storm.
Because this country has become known as the jewel of the earth off the backs of everyone who dared to "wear the cloth". We do well to take care of them.
Because appreciation only exists when the cost is known. The cost is immeasurable, known chiefly by the sailors who inhabited her. Giving them the stage and listening to their stories is a small beginning to understanding the immensity of their sacrifice.
Because we will never be able to walk her decks again. The life of this great ship now abides in the life of her crew.
Not only should there be a Museum, it should be built by the citizens who benefited so greatly from the willing hands of a great crew. The crew of the AMERICA has already given so much. It's time for us to give back.

The USS AMERICA Museum Foundation is dedicated to

COLLECTING AND PRESERVING artifacts related to our nation’s flagship

HONORING those who gave their lives in service aboard her

CELEBRATING her greatness by presenting her entire story in a forum accessible to all

CREATING a forum for former shipmates to tell the stories of her life as only they can tell them

SHARING our ship and her great history with the world

We've had visitors since 9 Feb, 2007.

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