PHOENIX — We’re learning how Phoenix is honoring those who died in the Sept. 11 attacks, which happened 24 years ago.

If you've never been, the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in downtown Phoenix has a 9/11 memorial. It uses sunlight to send a message.

Architect Eddie Jones helped bring the idea to life 19 years ago.

"It was an honor," Jones said. "I mean, gosh, I've been here so long. 1973. To be able to participate in an effort that would have impact and memory to the larger population, that was a lot of responsibility.”

The 9/11 memorial in downtown Phoenix is called “Moving Memories.”

"The brief was to design a memorial that would be an educational tool, representing the emotions of Arizonans," Jones stated. "It wasn't meant to compete with Ground Zero memorials or any other memorials

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