Reminiscing 9/11 attack, two rays of Tribute in Light shines in New York City, netizens share visuals
The Tribute in Light art project returned on Wednesday to mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, visible within a 60-mile radius of Lower Manhattan. The twin beams symbolize resilience and honour those lost. 9/11 Memorial & Museum President Beth Hillman emphasized the importance of passing on the story to younger generations.
The legendary Tribute in Light returned on Wednesday night to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The art project was visible within a 60-mile radius of Lower Manhattan from dusk on Wednesday, September 11 until daybreak the following day.
How did New York City remember 9/11?
Credit: Udit Guleria | Tribute in Light shines in New York City
The twin light beams, designed to mimic the original Twin Towers, have become a common emblem of New Yorkers' fortitude in the aftermath of the attacks.
"With more than 100 million Americans born since 9/11 or too young to remember that tragic day, it's imperative that we inspire a new generation by sharing the unity and resilience of our collective response. Tribute in Light's twin beams reach high into the night sky to remind everyone of who and what we lost -and found --23 years ago," said Beth Hillman, 9/11 Memorial & Museum President and CEO.
The Tribute in Light was first unveiled six months after 9/11, in March 2002, as rescue, recovery, and relief efforts at Ground Zero proceeded.
What did people on the internet share?
People on the internet shared visuals of the beaming tribute from New York City. Many people shared beautiful images and videos of the event. Have a look at some here.
Quite a different perspective when you are up close to the Tribute in Light as it is illuminated on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks over lower Manhattan in New York City, Wednesday evening #newyork #nyc #newyorkcity #tributeinlight #neverforget pic.twitter.com/ePBMsUPbEH
¡ª Gary Hershorn (@GaryHershorn) September 12, 2024
¡°Tribute in Light¡±
¡ª Dan Martland (@DanTVusa) September 6, 2024
As the 23rd anniversary of the 911 terror attacks on America approaches, NYC tests the lights in Lower Manhattan. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/3oxfYlueyp
9/11 Memorial mit dem Tribute in Lights pic.twitter.com/R2JI2xcvry
¡ª NewYorkCity.de (@NewYorkCityDE) September 12, 2024
What happened on September 11, 2001?
As per reports, United Airlines Flight 175 took off from Boston for Los Angeles. The aircraft has 51 passengers, nine crew members, and five hijackers. Four minutes later, flight attendant Betty Ann Ong informs ground officials of the hijacking.
At 8:20 a.m., American Airlines Flight 77 departs from Dulles outside Washington, DC for Los Angeles, with five hijackers on board. At 8:42 a.m., United Flight 93 took off from Newark, New Jersey, bound for San Francisco, with four hijackers aboard.
Four minutes later, Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center, killing all occupants. Seventeen minutes later, at 9:03 a.m., Flight 175 crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
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