Tribute in light
By Lucas Compan
Tribute in Light is an art installation that first debuted on March 11, 2002, just six months after the attacks on September 11, 2001.
It has shined bright over Lower Manhattan every year on the solemn anniversary.
The memorial is made up of 88 searchlights positioned to represent the Twin Towers. Its actual location in on the roof of the Battery Parking Garage.
They have lit once again after sundown Sunday 9/11 and stayed up through the overnight hours until dawn next morning. Enjoy a nice video and some pictures from 2017.
Before the sunset, on my way to the "Tribute in Lights" exact spot in downtown Manhattan.
Before the sunset, on my way to the "Tribute in Lights" exact spot in downtown Manhattan. Photo: lucas compan
The Pink Sunset, minutes before the lights lit up
The Pink Sunset, minutes before the lights lit up. Photo: lucas compan
Enjoy a video from The New York Times
The moment when the lights lit up, from the Battery Park Garage rooftop
The moment when the lights lit up. Photo: Lucas Compan
The moment when the lights lit up. Photo: Lucas Compan
"Tribute in Light" seen from the Brooklyn Bridge
"Tribute in Light" seen from the Brooklyn Bridge. Photo: Lucas Compan
"Tribute in Light" seen from the Brooklyn Bridge. Photo: Lucas Compan