24th Anniversary Of 9/11: Tribute In Light Honours Nearly 3,000 Victims In New York

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has successfully tested its annual ‘Tribute in Light’. The lights will illuminate the sky this week to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks and honor the strength of New York. This event is being organized to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 

Beth Hillman, president of the Memorial and Museum, said that “Tribute in Light” is a symbol of memory of about 3,000 victims of 9/11. She said that now when we are remembering this day after 24 years, there are more than 10 crore people in America who were too young to remember that day. She called this occasion an opportunity to raise public awareness. 

September 11, 2001

8:46 a.m. – First plane struck 1 World Trade Center, North Tower.

9:03 a.m. – Second plane struck 2 World Trade Center, South Tower.

9:37 a.m. – Third plane struck the Pentagon.

10:03 a.m. – Fourth plane crashes in Pennsylvania.#NeverForget pic.twitter.com/jZUEU1RbAV

— Joe_S_Pure🩸 (@Joe_S_Pure) September 10, 2025

Antoula Catsimatides, who lost her brother in 9/11, said that this light-tribute has become a symbol of hope and courage for New Yorkers. The light installation was first installed on March 11, 2002, six months after the attack on the Twin Towers and while rescue operations were still underway at Ground Zero.

Until 2025, the illumination will be a tradition every year from the night of September 11 to the morning of September 12. It can be seen from as far away as 60 miles from Lower Manhattan, and can also be enjoyed by people on Long Island and New Jersey in clear weather.

The first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center at 8:46 AM on September 11, 2001.

24 years ago Today.pic.twitter.com/isfhCknzHX

— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) September 11, 2025

This impressive tribute was created by The Municipal Art Society and Creative Time along with a team of artists. The lighting was designed by Space Cannon, while the overall project was overseen by Michael Ahern Production Services (MAPS).

Artists who contributed to the project included:

Paul Marantz (lighting specialist)

John Bennett

Gustavo Bonverdi

Richard Nash Gould

Julian La Verdiere

Paul Mioda

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