POCATELLO, Idaho -- Hundreds of local people are making their way to Pocatello this weekend to show honor, respect and pay tribute to those who have never returned from war as part of the POW-MIA Awareness Rally, which will run through Sunday afternoon.

The Warnick family headed south Friday for vacation but before they left, they wanted to show their 2- and 4-year-old children a piece of history.

"To teach our kids that we have our liberties and freedoms from men and women who've given their lives for us,” said Troy Warnick, who shared history with his kids.

"My husband and I have both been very patriotic and we want to instill that in our children. We want them to understand that other people paid the price for the luxuries that we have in our life,” said Nicki Warnick, who shared history with her kids.

The Warnicks are just one of hundreds of families expected to take part in the American Veterans Traveling Tribute at the Bannock County Fairgrounds. Friday morning, the world's largest POW-MIA flag was raised and dedicated to officially kick off the event.

Gary Owens, is a veteran and he said this weekend is all about remembering.

"My biggest thing that I always say is that freedom has never been free. There are guys that are not out there, that haven't come home, that the story hasn't ended,” said Owens, a local veteran.

There will be displays throughout the fairgrounds this weekend for the rally.

The Warnicks said it's important to show their children the respect and honor our fallen heroes deserve, no matter how young.

"It’s an honor for all families that have men and women that have served our country,” said Troy Warnick.

"We want them to understand at a young age so that they grow up knowing and they can continue to build upon being patriotic. They can continue to have the respect. They can be those that help teach others that we need to be respectful and we need to be appreciative," said Nicki Warnick.

Learning at a young age that each name on the American Veteran's Traveling Tribute represents a story and a piece of history.

The Vietnam Memorial Wall is an 80 percent replica of the wall that is in Washington, D.C. It stands over eight feet tall and more than 370 feet long. It will be at the Bannock County Fairgrounds through Sunday.

The American Veterans Traveling Tribute is open 24 hours a day through Sunday afternoon. The exhibit is free to the public.