Explore Bulb Dedications

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David Meihsner

May your light continue to shine bright on all of your family and friends!

Maureen McGrath

In honor and memory of Maureen McGrath, a great friend gone way too soon. May her light continue to shine bright.

Luz Ortiz

Thank you for being a beacon of light in my life and countless others. Rest in eternal paradise Lucy and watch over us. I love you always in this life and the next. Blanca

Dorie White

As Dorie so loved the city of Milwaukee, we are happy to have this memorial for her lighting up the skies over the people and places she coveted so dearly

Rare disease day/PANDAS Disorder

To our community of rare diseases and PANDAS/PANS children. Someday, the world will see what we do. Until then, we have each other. Don’t give up on yourself and we won’t give up on you! 💚 pandasnetwork.org

Cecilia and the SKDEAS Community

In honor of Rare Disease Day 2023, we celebrate Cecilia and the Skraban-Deardorff Syndrome (SKDEAS) community. Alone we are rare, together we are strong!

George Kiehl

In memory of George Kiehl. May your light continue to shine!

Alexa Felix

To our shining light Alexa, you light up our world, we love you.

Ruby & Landon Sun

We dedicate this lighting to our Rare burst of sunshine – Ruby and Landon – and to the entire Rare disease community here in WI. Like the Hoan Bridge, individual lights, when joined together, shine the brightest! #CureSMA #WearYourStripes

In Memory of Arlina Frias

In loving memory of our mother, Arlina Frias. “Always live life to the fullest with a smile” #ArlinaStrong

Vickie Matthews

Vickie was confident and strong. She was a very hard worker. She was dedicated to everything she accomplished in life. She was very selfless and lived life to the fullest. Her light will now shine for others!

Ben Moen

Happy birthday big bro! Now your bright light will be shining on the Hoan for everyone to see! We love you!

Dana Oberheu

Dana – May your fiery spirit and bright light keep shining forever! Bobbi & Jenny

Julia Nokovic

To Julia who radiates so much light and positivity!

For Connie in memory of your mom Liz

We turn to our moms anytime, anywhere, for the joy that they give and the wisdom they share. For the comfort they offer, the strength they instill, for the dreams they inspire and help us fulfill. We turn to our moms for the love that they show. It’s a habit we have, that we will never outgrow. May your mom's light continue to shine in your heart.

Our First Baby!!

Gender reveal for our miracle baby coming August 2023 ❤️

Maggie Dauss

To applaud your great contributions to making Milwaukee a better place for everyone. Keep up the good work!

Captain DeRoche

Dedicated to Captain, our beloved family member, companion and friend. We love you so much and your light will shine on in our hearts forever.

Chad Hicks

Our First Christmas Engaged ~ Chad & Maria ~ He asked, She said ‘Yes’ ~ 10/3/2022

Christmas 2022

Dan and Jeanne – Your devotion to each other is an example for all of us. The light of your love will never dim. When you look at the lights on the bridge we hope it will bring back wonderful memories.

Nick Roepke

To the person who is showing me my city through new eyes and giving me a reason to travel the Hoan regularly. I love you, Nick. Here's to the first of many holiday seasons together.

For AB

For the brightest light in my life

“Bonnie” Schwalbach

Bonnie’s warm-hearted and bright personality will always be remembered by everyone who knew her. Her sparkling light continues to shine down over us all!