NEW YORK (WABC) — A drone show illuminated the skies over New York Harbor Wednesday night as part of a tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.<\/p>\n
The artwork, titled “2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor,” featured 2,977 lights, one for each person killed in the 9\/11 attacks. The lights rose over the harbor before assembling into the outline of the Twin Towers at full architectural scale.<\/p>\n
According to organizers, the commemorative public art installation was developed in collaboration with members of the 9\/11 community, including family members, survivors and first responders.<\/p>\n
The project was unveiled ahead of Friday’s anniversary observance and was presented as a free public event focused on reflection and unity.<\/p>\n
Organizers said the aerial display was shaped by a collective of voices that included Brenda Berkman, an FDNY first responder and artist; Tim Brown, an FDNY first responder in 1993 and 2001; Terry Strada, president of 9\/11 Families United and the widow of Tom Strada; Jim Smith, whose wife, NYPD Officer Moira Smith, was killed in the attacks; and Genevieve Siller, daughter of Stephen Siller.<\/p>\n
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