I didn't know they were still on. Funny, I got the same chills I got when I first saw them. Thanks for posting these.
You think you're getting over it, but you don't.
Perhaps a crazy suggestion...but rather than argue over building statues of various people....why not just leave the lights as a permanent fixture? It can be seen for miles and represents an awful lot. And its more agreeable than any statue that they can dream up.