Drones recreate Twin Towers, honor victims ahead of 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks in New York
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.
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.
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.
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.
The project was unveiled ahead of Friday’s anniversary observance and was presented as a free public event focused on reflection and unity.
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.
———-
* Get Eyewitness News Delivered
* More Manhattan news
* Send us a news tip
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts on the go
* Download our connected TV app
Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News
Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.