The spirit of patriotism

American Legion Family gathers to remember, honor and pray at memorial service.
The Harrisburg Post 472 color guard posts the colors before the Patriotic Memorial Service at The American Legion102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, on Sunday, Aug. 29. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
The Harrisburg Post 472 color guard posts the colors before the Patriotic Memorial Service at The American Legion102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, on Sunday, Aug. 29. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Youth program champions stand at attention for the posting of the colors at the Patriotic Memorial Service during The American Legion 102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, on Sunday, Aug. 29. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Youth program champions stand at attention for the posting of the colors at the Patriotic Memorial Service during The American Legion 102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, on Sunday, Aug. 29. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Sons of The American Legion National Chaplain Rodney Tolbert speaks at the Patriotic Memorial Service during The American Legion 102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, on Sunday, Aug. 29. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Sons of The American Legion National Chaplain Rodney Tolbert speaks at the Patriotic Memorial Service during The American Legion 102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, on Sunday, Aug. 29. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary Past National Chaplain Rosemarie Hauck delivers a prayer at the Patriotic Memorial Service during The American Legion 102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, on Sunday, Aug. 29. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary Past National Chaplain Rosemarie Hauck delivers a prayer at the Patriotic Memorial Service during The American Legion 102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, on Sunday, Aug. 29. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
The Phoenix Boys Choir sings “America the Beautiful” at the Patriotic Memorial Service during The American Legion 102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, on Sunday, Aug. 29. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
The Phoenix Boys Choir sings “America the Beautiful” at the Patriotic Memorial Service during The American Legion 102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, on Sunday, Aug. 29. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
American Legion National Chaplain Edward Harris Jr. delivers a prayer at the Patriotic Memorial Service during The American Legion 102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, on Sunday, Aug. 29. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
American Legion National Chaplain Edward Harris Jr. delivers a prayer at the Patriotic Memorial Service during The American Legion 102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, on Sunday, Aug. 29. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary President Nicole Clapp and National Secretary Linda Boone place a wreath at the Patriotic Memorial Service during The American Legion 102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, on Sunday, Aug. 29. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary President Nicole Clapp and National Secretary Linda Boone place a wreath at the Patriotic Memorial Service during The American Legion 102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, on Sunday, Aug. 29. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion