AMHERST, N.Y. -- Seeing his name in big, block letters might have been strange for Billy Wilson. His mom, Kimberly, says he wasn't the kind of guy who liked the spotlight, but he loved kids.
"When he was in Afghanistan, he was really known for reaching out when he'd go into different towns and getting down on his knee and shaking the hands of little kids," said Kimberly Wilson.
That's what brought a group of volunteers to the park named after Wilson. After two years of talks, they're building a playground designed for kids of all abilities.
"A lot of parks around Western New York are including inclusive play items for kids with special needs. These guys went all out and included just about every part or every piece that we have that's for inclusive play," said Ben Frasier, project manager with Architects, Inc.
One of Friday's building volunteers didn't originally plan on ending up here. Nyamekyi Daniels says he went into work at Lowe's, whose Hero volunteers are helping out with the project, and couldn't turn down the chance to pitch in.
"I see veterans and anybody that's a part of the military as family, and I love what they do. So to give back to one, it's really inspiring," said Daniels.
Kimberly Wilson says as many as 200 people are expected to show up to build on Saturday. She says that number isn't a complete surprise.
"The community has been here for us from day one when we lost Billy," she said. "We're never at a shortage of people willing to help out."
And while he might not have been one for attention, his mom says she thinks this sight would make her son proud.