Fort McHenry Walk for Veterans

Attendees of National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event circle the mile-long perimeter of the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Md., on March 19. (Photos by Matt Roth)

Cold weather and rain prompts Carolynn Baker, immediate Maryland Past Department Commander, to wear Maryland State Flag gloves during National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event at the Fort McHenry National Monument. Photo by Matt Roth
Cold weather and rain prompts Carolynn Baker, immediate Maryland Past Department Commander, to wear Maryland State Flag gloves during National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event at the Fort McHenry National Monument. Photo by Matt Roth
Keith Clevenger, from post 11, Frederick, Md., left, talks to Ed White, National Executive Committeeman, from Upper Marlboro, middle during National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
Keith Clevenger, from post 11, Frederick, Md., left, talks to Ed White, National Executive Committeeman, from Upper Marlboro, middle during National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
American Legion Commander Dale Barnett talks to Members of Maryland's Young Marines during National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
American Legion Commander Dale Barnett talks to Members of Maryland's Young Marines during National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
Young Marine Cpl. Ashton Cooper, the platoon Sgt. for the day stands in formation before National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event at the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, March 19. Photo by Matt Roth
Young Marine Cpl. Ashton Cooper, the platoon Sgt. for the day stands in formation before National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event at the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, March 19. Photo by Matt Roth
American Legion of Maryland’s Department Adjutant Russell W. Myers Jr., right, addresses the crowd and introduces Commander Dale Barnett, left, before the Walk for Veterans event. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
American Legion of Maryland’s Department Adjutant Russell W. Myers Jr., right, addresses the crowd and introduces Commander Dale Barnett, left, before the Walk for Veterans event. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
The crowd reacts to to National Commander Dale Barnett before starting the awareness walk at the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, March 19. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
The crowd reacts to to National Commander Dale Barnett before starting the awareness walk at the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, March 19. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
AJ Whitney, 7, a Junior Sgt. of arms with the Sons of American Legion out of Carroll Post 31, attends National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
AJ Whitney, 7, a Junior Sgt. of arms with the Sons of American Legion out of Carroll Post 31, attends National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
National Commander Dale Barnett addresses the crowd before starting the awareness walk at the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, March 19. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
National Commander Dale Barnett addresses the crowd before starting the awareness walk at the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, March 19. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
American Legion National Commander Dale Barnett shakes hands with Young Marine Private Elizabeth Howl, after giving her his National Commander's Pin. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
American Legion National Commander Dale Barnett shakes hands with Young Marine Private Elizabeth Howl, after giving her his National Commander's Pin. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
American Legion Commander Dale Barnett salutes the Young Marines after giving them his National Commander's Pin. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
American Legion Commander Dale Barnett salutes the Young Marines after giving them his National Commander's Pin. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
Attendees of National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event remove their caps in prayer at the beginning of the mile-long walk around the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, March 19. Photo by Matt Roth
Attendees of National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event remove their caps in prayer at the beginning of the mile-long walk around the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, March 19. Photo by Matt Roth
Attendees of National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event circle the mile-long perimeter of the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, March 19. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
Attendees of National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event circle the mile-long perimeter of the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, March 19. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
Attendees of National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event, led by a Young Marines of Maryland Regimental formation, circle the mile-long perimeter of the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Md. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
Attendees of National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event, led by a Young Marines of Maryland Regimental formation, circle the mile-long perimeter of the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Md. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
Attendees of National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event, led by a Young Marines of Maryland Regimental formation, circle the mile-long perimeter of the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Md. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
Attendees of National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event, led by a Young Marines of Maryland Regimental formation, circle the mile-long perimeter of the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Md. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
American Legion National Commander Dale Barnett walks with fellow Legionnaires the awareness walk. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
American Legion National Commander Dale Barnett walks with fellow Legionnaires the awareness walk. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
A Young Marines of Maryland Regimental Formation attends National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event at the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, March 19. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
A Young Marines of Maryland Regimental Formation attends National Commander Dale Barnett's Walk for Veterans event at the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, March 19. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
Young Marine Cpl. Ashton Cooper, holds the National Commander's Pin given to him by National Commander Dale Barnett behind his back during formation after the awareness walk in Baltimore, Md. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
Young Marine Cpl. Ashton Cooper, holds the National Commander's Pin given to him by National Commander Dale Barnett behind his back during formation after the awareness walk in Baltimore, Md. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
American Legion Commander Dale Barnett addresses the crowd at the end of the Walk for Veterans event at the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, March 19. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
American Legion Commander Dale Barnett addresses the crowd at the end of the Walk for Veterans event at the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, March 19. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion