The 2016 American Legion Legacy Run departs Bowling Green, Ky., for the final ride on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.

An American Legion teddy bear is strapped to the motorcycle of a Legion Rider. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.

The 2016 American Legion Legacy Run color guard makes preparations for a wreath laying ceremony in Harrison, Oh., on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.

Rob Phelps of Post 325 in Danville, Va., plays "Taps" during a wreath laying ceremony after the 2016 American Legion Legacy Run arrived at its final destination in Harrison, Oh., on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.

Chairman of the American Legion Riders Advisory Committe Bob Sussan addresses laughs with the riders at the final stop of the 2016 American Legion Legacy Run in Harrison, Oh., on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.

The American Legion Department of Wisconsin shakes hands with American Legion National Commander Dale Barnett after presenting checks on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.

Legion Riders watch the check presentations at the final stop of the 2016 American Legion Legacy Run in Harrison, Oh., on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.