“Tribute To Light” Will Shine In Remembrance Of 9/11 Attacks

Alton, Mo. – On Thursday, August 13, 2020, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum said that the Tribute to Light would have to be canceled due to the coronavirus. On Saturday, August 15, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Twitter that the Tribute to Light would go on as planned. ^[1]

Ceremony Was Canceled

The ceremony was canceled on Thursday, August 13, 2020, because of the coronavirus. Whether or not he had anything to do with the re-opening of the Tribute to Light, Frank Siller, CEO of Tunnel to Towers Foundation, said he won’t let the cancellation happen. Frank Siller’s brother who was a firefighter died in the 9/11 terrorist attack. “All I know is that the Tunnel to Towers Foundation wants to make sure that we never forget the sacrifice that was made on Sept. 11 and the loss of life. That’s what our responsibility is. That’s why we are going to make sure we are reading those names live on Sept. 11.” Frank Siller said. ^[2]

Tribute to Light

The Tribute to Light is to honor all the men and women who died during the September 11, 2001, or often known as 9/11, terrorist attacks. The Tribute to Light will take place right where the Twin Towers once stood. The lights will shine for four miles up and on a clear night, people from sixty miles away can see them. The annual ceremony in which names of the victims are read would be done vie a recording. ^[3] This ceremony has happened every year since 2002. They have eighty-eight specially made lights so it can shine bright for all to see.

Who Is Involved

There will be about forty stagehands and electricians to make this memorial ceremony happen. And it takes about a week to get the lights set up.