FORT BENNING, GA - I witnessed a very sacred ceremony this morning as a piece of steel from the World Trade Center was brought to Fort Benning. More than 300 people attended the event, including members of the New York City Police Department, the Fire Department of New York City, Soldiers, veterans, community leaders and members of the Rescorla family. All came out to Heritage Walk at the National Infantry Museum, despite the excessive humidity and threatening weather, to witness the official dedication of an I-beam from the north tower of the World Trade Center. The two-ton piece of steel is nearly 12 feet in length and was escorted 1,040 miles from New York City to Fort Benning by motorcyclists from all over the country.
Fort Benning Commanding General, Maj. General Michael Ferriter described the I-beam as a support structure - a weight-bearing beam, built to survive pressure. He likened it to our Soldiers and said it was only appropriate that this monument be located here at Fort Benning next to the statue of Rick Rescorla, where it will inspire future generations of Soldiers. He said good leaders inspire others to follow, but great leaders inspire others to lead, and Rick Rescorla was an example of a great leader.
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