As part of the memorial, the cadets, members of the Arnold Air Society Earl S. Hoag Sqardron, planted a symbolic tree at the site on Earth Day. The group plans to plant about 35 trees this year on the campus of the Peter Kiewit Institute of Information Science, Technology and Engineering . The group also will dedicate a plaque at the site this fall in honor of all soldiers who were prisoners of war or who are listed a missing in action. Each year, the squadron will add trees and other greenery to the site.
Cadets hope to create a gardenlike atmosphere for the memorial.
Some of the trees are being donated by local organizations.