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Emilio Flores Los Fresnos News On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Arrival Ceremony took place marking the end of her final journey. The travel was one that had much anticipation. Many of the Veterans that served on the Kitty Hawk had the honor and privilege to share some of the many memories they had. It was both an amazing experience, and a cherishing one for many. The ceremony started at 9:00 AM, hosted by International Shipbreaking Limited, LLC / EMR in Brownsville. Veterans traveled from all over the United States to see her for the last time. Chris Green, President of International Shipbreaking says “We take great pride in having been awarded another US Navy ship recycling project. He
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says he will personally make sure that their recycling operations are as respectful as possible to the men and women who served our country on board this mighty ship. The President explains this will be their fourth Navy Supercarrier recycling project and that they have developed safe procedures for recycling some of the largest ships ever built. Green says “I am proud to lead our team of the hardest working people I have ever met” EMR had a great turnout, Green explains that they are really glad all those that were able to make it to the ceremony did. “When we started doing these large projects, we wanted to put something together to honor them(Those that served) as she conveyed her final entrance into the Port of Brownsville.” EMR created a
public Facebook page called “The Final Kitty Hawk Voyage” back in January of this year. Many people were very thankful for the page being so active and keeping them up to date on the status of the ship. Some History of Her The USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) was commissioned in April
1961 and was the Navy’s second class of “super carrier”. Having first been commissioned as an attack aircraft carrier, in 1973 she was redesigned as a multipurpose aircraft carrier. The vessel has four turbine engines, four aircraft elevators, and four catapults. Cameron County
Commissioner of Pct 1, Sofia Benavides, shared a beautiful speech that you could feel moved in every person in attendance. She says, “The USS Kitty Hawk was one of the most prolific ships to roam the high seas, because of its prowess the United States was able to ward off communism and protect democratic regions of Asia and the world of dictatorship.” As we cherish the great build of machinery she says, “Let us continue to be grateful for this great Nation we live in because of our men and women in uniform. And let us once again, cherish this piece of history right here in our backyard.” Benavides finished by saying “Let us not forget the Kitty Hawk.” These words really stuck with many people and a few tears to many. Shortly afterward they had a list of veterans who came up to share ►
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