There wasn't anything planned for this day, other then the late afternoon Clipper Ship cruise passing the Statue of Liberty.
However, fate works in mysterious ways, and we found ourselves meeting up with 2 more of our New York Angels. Laura H & Jim Preston - outside St Paul's Cathedral and at Ground Zero.
Photos of St Paul's Cathedral & meeting Laura & Jim
NYPD officers happy to have their photo taken with our Ozzie Duck mascot
In memory of the 343 firefighters lost on 9/11 - I placed a Queensland Fire & Rescue (QFRS) & Melbourne Fire Brigade (MFB) patch with the many others
This pew is 1 of only a few left that tired and weary Ground Zero workers slept on while working at the pit. As they tossed and turned, trying to catch a few hours sleep before returning to work, their gear scratched the pews.
Sitting with Laura reflecting on the importance of the pew.
A photo of how St Paul's looked after 9/11
The many thousands of white ribbons people wrote their thoughts on and placed on the gates surrounding St Paul's on the 10th Anniversary.
Watching and hearing the 10th Anniversary service at Ground Zero.
This NYPD officers patch shows a black WTC pin. These were given to those who worked on 9/11
Waiting for the arrival of Cheryl & Jim Preston. The Northeast Director of the the Firefighters Cancer Foundation.
Another NYPD officer happy to have his photo taken with Ozzie Duck
Miss Laura posing with Ozzie too!
An American soldier who was more than happy to sign our American Flag keepsake
After meeting Jim and giving him some "Aussie" gifts, we were approached by a news crew asking us the reasoning behind it.
Of course we were there to not only meet with new friends, but we were there to show our respect and honour those that were lost that day, and those who continue to battle diseases they contracted from working at Ground Zero. While we may not of been in USA at the time of 9/11, the "brotherhood" of firefighters - and those who support them reaches far across the ocean.
We went for lunch, before Jim, his wife Cheryl and Laura personally escorted us to Pier 17 for our Clipper Ship cruise.
Liberty Tower still under construction
Being escorted to Pier 17
Jim collecting his thoughts before writing on our flag, with Ozzie close by
Jim & Cheryl Preston
We were fortunate enough to have Texas Officers not only pose with Ozzie but sign our American flag as well.
Clipper Ship Cruise - Pier 17
Members of the cruise asked to assist in raising the mast
Walking towards Trinty Church
Miscellaneous Photos from the day
Our rather "tidy" small hotel room in Manhattan, and yes out that window is the Manhattan bridge and the train!
Bikes heading to Ground Zero
Members of the FDNY returning from the 9/11 10th Anniversary Service
Snipers ontop of the building across from Ground Zero
New York City skyline
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