The wife of Shawn Giles, a firefighter who was killed in the line of duty on August 2023, is asking the community to honor her husband during National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. 

Adele Burnett-Giles says she is committed to ensuring that her husband's sacrifice, and that of all fallen firefighters, is never forgotten. 

Each year, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) hosts a special tribute known as Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters. 

The initiative invites fire departments, businesses, landmarks, and communities across the country to illuminate their buildings, stations, and homes in red light. 

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is April 27 through May 4. 

According to the NFFF, the simple yet powerful gesture serves as a beacon of remembrance and gratitude for the heroes who gave their lives in service. 

More information on National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend can be found here.