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New York Skyline Lit by 2,977 Drones to Honor 9/11 Victims

A solemn tribute over New York Harbor serves as a powerful reminder of the lives lost to Islamic terrorism.

Foreign PolicyPublished September 10, 2026 at 2:19 PM
A group of people watching a drone light display showing the Twin Towers.

The New York City skyline was transformed by a massive drone display titled '2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor,' a commemorative art installation designed to honor those murdered during the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Organizers utilized 2,977 individual drones to recreate the silhouette of the Twin Towers at full scale, with each light signifying a specific life lost on that tragic day. The project was developed in collaboration with survivors, first responders, and the families of the victims.

This display serves as a stark, necessary reminder of the day radical Islamic extremists struck at the heart of American sovereignty, ensuring that the gravity of the 9/11 attacks remains etched in the national consciousness.

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