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Tribute in Light. Credit Wikipedia
As the 13th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, New Yorkers and Americans alike are looking for ways to honor the men, women and children who were killed in the horrible tragedy that took place in 2001. Commemoration can be done all throughout the day, no matter where you live or what you may be doing, however if you are nearby downtown, there are a few memorial services you can attend.
At 6p.m. on Thursday the 11th at the intersection of Albany Street and Greenwich Street, the 9/11 Memorial plaza will be open to the public for the first time since the 2001 attack for a special viewing of Tribute in Light. Tribute in light is an art installation of 88 searchlights located adjoining the World Trade Center that light up the sky with two columns in remembrance of the attacks on September 11th. It will illuminate the New York City skyline just south of the Memorial site and will be open until midnight. If you’re interested in visiting the the plaza for a meaningful viewing location, you can access the Memorial at the intersection of Liberty and West streets, at the intersection of West and Fulton streets and at the intersection of Liberty and Greenwich streets.
Another memorial event occurring this year will be the 9/11 Musical Tribute on September 12th beginning at 6p.m. There will be four performances that will last about 20 minutes and each performance will begin on the half hour mark. Performers will include bagpipers from the NYPD, PAPD, and FDNY, singer Janine Stange, faculty musicians from Tone Academy, and the Peace of Heart Choir and the schedule is as follows:
6:00 p.m. Bagpipers from NYPD, PAPD, FDNY
6:30 p.m. Faculty from Tone Academy of Music
7:00 p.m. Janine Stange, National Anthem Girl
7:30 p.m. Peace of Heart Choir
So take a moment this Thursday to remember our fallen heroes and loved ones that were lost that tragic morning 13 years ago. When you choose to commemorate, whether you realize it or not, you play an important role in memorializing those who were killed, honoring the sacrifices of our first responders and remembering the spirit of our nation that manifested in the aftermath of 9/11.
-Lauren Price