TRANSPORTATION 9-11 RIBBON FOR SERVICES
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| October 17, 2005 |
In
the hours and days following the terrorist attacks on New
York City, many individuals and companies provided assistance
in evacuating Manhattan and provided other support services
that aided first responders in their efforts to rescue, evacuate,
and recover. MSRC was one of those companies in position
to assist. MSRC provided the 210 ft. Oil Spill Response
Vessel, New Jersey Responder based out of Perth Amboy, New
Jersey. The New Jersey Responder was docked at Battery
Park supporting helicopter operations, providing lighting,
berthing, water supplies, communications support and much
needed medical facilities in those early days following the
attacks.
On
September 17, 2005, MSRC and others were the proud recipients
of the Transportation 9-11 Ribbon for Services in recognition
of the contributions they made to the response efforts. Don
Toenshoff, MSRC’s Executive Vice President and John
Sweeney, MSRC’s Response Supervisor for Perth Amboy,
New Jersey accepted the Transportation 9-11 Ribbon on behalf
of MSRC.
The
event was held at the World Financial Center, directly adjacent
to Ground Zero and was presided over by Mr. Norman Mineta,
Secretary of Transportation. Also attending were Vice
Admiral Vivien Crea, USCG Atlantic Commander, Rear Admiral
Craig Bone, former Captain of the Port New York, and Captain
Glenn Wiltshire current Captain of the Port New York.
From left to right: Vice Admiral Vivien Crea; Don Toenshoff,
MSRC's Executive Vice President; Mr. Norman Mineta, U.S.
Secretary of Transportation
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