It seems appropriate that Dazzle Jewelry would have a front window filled with a large “dazzling” breast cancer symbol.

Manager Debra Bennett said her mother died of breast cancer and her family has always done something special during October to honor her life and memory. She had planned to hang some pink strips cut from paper tablecloths in the window.

Then her nephew, William Kirkland, who makes his home with her, said he had other plans. “I’ve got this, Bebe,” he told her, using the pet name he has for her.

Will, a senior at Bainbridge High School is an art student of Rebecca Cole.

He created the large symbol from cardboard, then covered it with the pink strips. It is outlined with strings of small pink lights and the window floor is full of pink balloons. The result— DAZZLING—especially at night.

Will says he was inspired to show respect to all who have had breast cancer, including his grandmother, Shirley Johnson.

Will said he loves his art class and eagerly showed some of his work in photos he has on his phone.

The jewelry shop, which has moved to East Shotwell Street near Carter’s Chicken, has other creations constructed by Will. He built a wall behind the cash register counter that has a shadow box in the center honoring his mother, the late Sheilah Kirkland. She was the original owner of the shop.

Will said when he graduates from high school he wants to attend ABAC and concentrate his life on pursuing his love for landscaping, construction and horticulture. His artistic talents will serve him well in those fields.

He explains he doesn’t need patterns or blue prints for his creations. “I see it in my mind.”