31K views · 361 reactions | Tonight at dusk, the "Tribute in Light" will shine into the Manhattan skyline in honor of those we lost on 9/11. This is the story of how this beloved memorial came to be. | PIX11 | Facebook

9/11 Tribute in Light shines over New York City tonight. From some angles in Manhattan, the twin beams appear to merge into one—an illusion that still takes your breath away. 🌌 Symbolism: Two powerful beams mark the space where the Twin Towers once stood, turning loss into light and absence into presence. 📅 History: First illuminated on March 11, 2002, just six months after the attacks, the tribute was originally temporary. Its meaning was so profound, it became an annual tradition. 🔦 Scale: