Kim Lighting, a manufacturer of outdoor architectural lighting, will provide outdoor lighting for the Gloucester World War II Veterans Memorial in Gloucester, Mass., as well at the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, Colo. The donations are being made as part of Kim Lighting’s “Shine The Light” initiative.
“Shine The Light” is a national program developed by Kim Lighting that provides outdoor lighting products to community groups, non-profit organizations and municipal landmarks that are in need of lighting but lack the necessary funds. The initiative also raises awareness of the importance of proper lighting for ensuring community safety as well as beautification.
The Gloucester World War II Veterans Memorial pays tribute to the men and women of Gloucester who fought in World War II. According to the Memorial Committee, 5,665 men and women from Gloucester fought in the war, which represented 22 percent of the city’s population and was double the national average of 11 percent.
“We are so pleased to be able to illuminate this memorial for all to see,” said Bill Foley, vice president and general manager of Kim Lighting. “These brave men and women fought for many of the freedoms we have today, and the city of Gloucester is rightfully proud of its men and women who represented our country with great pride and honor.”
The lighting currently in use at the memorial does not provide proper illumination; instead causing a shadowed area that creates an unintentionally gloomy feel. The Memorial Committee wanted to provide improved lighting that would welcome visitors and create a more uplifting atmosphere to recognize the city’s veterans. Kim Lighting is providing architectural floodlights, which are scheduled for installation by early August 2008.
“We are very proud of the tremendous contribution our city made to this country during World War II,” said Mike Linquata, chairman of the Memorial Committee. “Thanks to Kim Lighting, we will be able to make the memorial more of a gathering place where people can come to pay their respects, remember their loved ones and honor the brave men and women of Gloucester.”
In 1986, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Foundation completed a permanent tribute to its members, the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial. The centerpiece of the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial is a bronze likeness of a fire fighter descending a ladder while cradling an infant in one arm. Towering 20 feet above the park’s surface, “Somewhere, Everyday” epitomizes the courage and bravery displayed daily by professional fire fighters across the continent. In 1989, the IAFF erected the first of two granite walls to bear the names of fallen IAFF members. The names of firefighters killed in the line of duty have been etched here since.
“Everyday, fire fighters put their lives at risk to protect and save others,” said Bill Foley, vice president and general manager of Kim Lighting. “Our country and our families are safer because of the dedication and courage of these men and women. We are proud to be able to ‘shine the light’ on their efforts and honor their bravery.”
Kim Lighting is providing lighting for the flags of the United States, Canada and Colorado that fly at the memorial, as well as lighting for the statues and pathways. The original lighting was vandalized and in need of replacement.
Kim Lighting, a division of Hubbell Lighting, was founded in 1934 and is based in Industry, Calif. More information is available at www.kimlighting.com.