phil fogerty, a landscaper from cleveland, first planted the idea over a year ago. >> we want every one of those families that lost a loved one in world war i, world war ii, korea, vietnam, iraq or afghanistan, to know that there is a group of people that absolutely refuses to forget the sacrifices that were made. >> i've been through those main gates hundreds of times now. every time it still hits me. >> reporter: every summer under fogerty's guidance, the volunteers fan out across the cemetery. this year spreading 200,000 pounds of lime over the vast lawns and planting 130 trees and shrubs. from professionals like miles of new jersey -- >> we understand it's very sacred. a true privilege to be here today. >> reporter: to amateur landscapers like tammy lee of north carolina, giving their all. that looks like hard work. >> it is. i'm worn out. but it was a labor of love. >> reporter: this year 50 children joined the ranks including 9-year-old ben. you look like a pro, buddy. >> well, i did it with my dad. he's kind of a fire freak. >> reporter: this began pre- 9/11. now with the wars in