Q Bridge To Be Illuminated Red, White & Blue For Veterans Day

NEW HAVEN, CT —The Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge, known colloquially as the "Q" bridge as it crosses the Quinnipiac River, will be lit red, white and blue Wednesday and Thursday nights in recognition of Veterans Day, Gov. Ned Lamont announced.

“There are nearly 280,000 veterans of the United States Armed Forces who call Connecticut home, and we are indebted to the sacrifices they have made in their lives in order to protect and serve our great country,” Lamont was quoted as saying.

Beacons capable of projecting lights nearly 6 miles into a clear night sky will shine from sunset until dawn in recognition of Veterans Day.

Beacons capable of projecting lights nearly six miles into the clear night sky will shine on the bridge from sunset until the early morning hours, according to a news release. The bridge is operated and maintained by the state Department of Transportation.

“As a society, we have an obligation to support the members of our military upon their return to civilian life, whether it be through good healthcare, education, workforce training, affordable housing, and any other resources needed to live and work outside the military," Lamont was quoted as saying. "They made good on their promise to serve our nation, and it is our responsibility to be there for them. On this Veterans Day, I urge all Connecticut residents to take a moment and thank the veterans who bravely and honorably served the United States.”

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz added that there will "never be enough words or the right words to express the gratitude we feel toward our Connecticut veterans."

“Returning to civilian life isn’t easy, and it is our job to serve our state’s veterans, just as they have served for us. Every day, we should take the opportunity to thank those who served, not just on Veterans Day," she was quoted as saying.

"It’s important to remember that we are able to enjoy the freedoms we have today because of their courage, their bravery, and their sacrifice. I encourage everyone, whenever they see someone who is wearing a hat, a pin, please, to say thank you.”