Recognizing Every Fallen Soldier

Students Are Creating a Butterfly Tree

New Jersey middle school science teacher Cherie Reid, designer of the Kids Thank a Veteran Web site, has launched a new project through her site to honor every soldier lost in the Iraq war. The new project is called "Butterfly Tree."

Across the nation children are creating butterflies to fill the branches of the Butterfly Tree. Each butterfly lists the name of the fallen soldier and his age.

The goal of this Web site is to show the men and women in the U.S. military that we care. The site also offers information and teacher activities on other topics related to patriotism.

Learn more about the Butterfly Tree project and how you can participate.