Each year, the 9/11 memorial lights are turned off for one hour on the evening of September 11th to commemorate the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and to honor the survivors. The lights are turned off to create a moment of silence and reflection, and to allow people to remember the victims and their families.
The 9/11 memorial lights are a powerful symbol of hope and healing. They represent the resilience of the human spirit and the ability to overcome adversity. Turning off the lights for one hour each year is a way to remember the victims and their families, and to show that we will never forget what happened on that day.