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Final spire piece in place at WTC

The final section of spire is lowered into position on the top of One World Trade Center, Friday, May 10, 2013 in New York.

The final section of spire is lowered into position on the top of One World Trade Center, Friday, May 10, 2013 in New York. (AP)

Workers attach the final section of spire to the top of One World Trade Center, Friday, May 10, 2013 in New York.

Workers attach the final section of spire to the top of One World Trade Center, Friday, May 10, 2013 in New York. (AP)

That’ll stick it to the terrorists!

The spire was completed atop 1 World Trade Center yesterday, giving the tower a symbolic height of 1,776 feet and making it the tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere.

“After all the things that happened, all the memories, thank God that they got the tower back up,” said Eric Fisher, 40, a Financial District resident.

“It is a sign that we have come back. It’s been a long time,” said Maryland Noga, 60, of Virginia Beach, who would see the Twin Towers every day when her husband served in the Coast Guard on Governors Island.

The last two pieces of the spire were secured into place with 60 giant bolts.

New Yorkers gazed up with pride at the gleaming, nearly complete structure, the third tallest in the world.

“It’s beautiful. It’s a very attractive tower. More power to New York!” said Migdalia Perez-Rodrigues, 55, of East Harlem.

Gov. Cuomo said the completion “symbolizes the resurgence and resilience of our state and our nation.”

The 408-foot spire’s topmost piece includes a beacon that will be visible for 50 miles. It will house transmitters to provide “unparalleled” radio and TV service, officials say.