Veterans, riders and their families gather at the Vietnam War Memorial for the Gold Star Mothers candlelight vigil. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion

Veterans and family members search for names on the Wall of the Vietnam War Memorial. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion

American Legion Post 177 welcomes American Legion Riders to the 2016 Run to the Thunder celebrations and ceremonies during Memorial Day weekend. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion

The POW/MIA table sits in front of the room during the Run to the Thunder dinner at Fairfax (Va.) Post 177. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion

Chairman of The American Legion Riders Advisory Committee and Post 177 Past Commander Bob Sussan describes the meaning of the POW/MIA table. Photo by John Napolitano/Napalon Productions/The American Legion

“Amazing Grace” is played during the POW/MIA ceremony at Post 117 during the 2016 Run to the Thunder. Photo by John Napolitano/Napalon Productions/The American Legion