September 11th Hat Collection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) September 28, 2005 -- �The courage and heroism of the people aboard those flights, and in the Pentagon, will never be forgotten by the American people, and as these ships engage in combating terrorism, they will leave a legacy that will never be forgotten by those wishing to do harm to this country.�
�Gordon England, Navy Secretary

The USS New York (LPD 21) Never Forget, USS Arlington (LPD 24), and USS Somerset (LPD 25) are being built and commissioned by the US Navy to honor the sites involved in the September 11th tragedy. Approximately twenty-four tons of steel from the World Trade Center towers will be used to form the bow-stern (or the foremost section of the hull) of the USS New York. Once the USS New York is commissioned, the Never Forget will be replaced with the hull number (LPD 21). This will be the fifth vessel to bear the name USS New York.

The USS Arlington will be named in honor of the Pentagon, which is located in Arlington, Virginia. The USS Somerset will be named in honor of the county in Pennsylvania, the third crash site in the September 11th hijacking. Both the USS Arlington and the USS Somerset will be the third vessels to bear each name. As the eighth and ninth of the San Antonio class, the ships will be amphibious transport docks. Each will have a crew of 363 people and will be capable of carrying 699 Marines.

To commemorate the commissioning of these ships, Hats Off would like to offer a September 11th hat collection. These hats are the same hats that will be worn by the crew aboard these ships. The hats are made from a navy blue, wool blend material. Directly embroidered on the hat is a red and grey ship silhouette, as well as the ships� name and hull number in yellow-gold. Hats Off is proud to say that these hats are made in the USA. Limited quantities are available.

Hats Off will be offering these hats as a set of three for $85.00 plus $7.00 shipping/handling. If purchased separately, each hat will be sold for $35.00 plus shipping per hat. A portion of the proceeds will benefit a September 11th charity.

Orders can be placed on the Hats Off website at www.hatsoff-usa.com, by e-mail at hats-off@juno.com, or by phone at 215-752-2786, after 6:00 PM. EST. Hats Off accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover, check, or money order as payment. Check or money order should be made payable to �Hats Off.� Checks must clear prior to shipment.