2016 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service

The Legion family gathered on Sunday, August 28, 2016 to honor service members past and present.
Michael Lawler of Wisconsin, the National Chaplain of the Sons of the American Legion, gives the opening prayer at the 2016 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Michael Lawler of Wisconsin, the National Chaplain of the Sons of the American Legion, gives the opening prayer at the 2016 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Acting Ohio Department Chaplain Malcolm Glasgow give the welcome at the 2016 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Acting Ohio Department Chaplain Malcolm Glasgow give the welcome at the 2016 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
The Circle Singers from Cincinnati perform at the 2016 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
The Circle Singers from Cincinnati perform at the 2016 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Acting National Chaplain Randy Cash delivers the message at the 2016 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Acting National Chaplain Randy Cash delivers the message at the 2016 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
The 2016 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
The 2016 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Bird Derrick from Idaho, the National Chaplain of the American Legion Auxiliary gives the Memorial Prayer at the 2016 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Bird Derrick from Idaho, the National Chaplain of the American Legion Auxiliary gives the Memorial Prayer at the 2016 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Photo by Clay Lomneth.