in places where there's been tragedy like boston, aurora, colorado, and moore, oklahoma. bill leifen is the founder of this project. he's a retired firefighter. he told me it doesn't get more personal for him. if you close your eyes? can you see all 26? do they all have a special meaning to you? >> every single one has a miracle that's happened. i think of the moms and dads who have inspired this group here who will work from dawn to dusk and then thank me for allowing them to do all that. you know, they'll thank us. quite frankly, this is our blessing and privilege. >> incredible. >> a blessing and a privilege, such a terrible tragedy. >> i hope they move it on to the smile and the joy of the kids, helps a little bit. >> it is great to watch everybody smiling there. >>> i'm dara brown along with bill karins. thanks for watching "early today." have a great tuesday.