photo taken on 9/11/2011 – the tenth anniversary marking the terrorist attacks of the world trade center in new york. this was the last viewing of the tribute of lights. included in the photo from left to right – the statue of liberty, the empire state building, the new freedom tower (still under construction) and the tribute of lights marking where the twin towers once stood. (it has been said that this would be the last viewing of the tribute of lights due to lack of funding, it costs hundreds of thousands of dollars each year)

The two blue beams, made up of 7,000 watt bulbs, were visible for more than 60 miles..