The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University is partnering with libraries around the globe to present the Our Heroes’ Tree initiative. Through this program, libraries are  able to honor the contributions of past and present service members while also creating an awareness of military families affected by current military deployments. Participating  libraries will be displaying a tree in October and early November. The trees will feature handmade ornaments created by community members to honor the service members in their lives. Libraries will also share resources to help these communities provide support and understand to local servicemen and women and their families.