2015 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service

The Patriotic Memorial Service is held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photos by Lucas Carter.

American Legion Post 472 Color Guard posts the colors at the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
American Legion Post 472 Color Guard posts the colors at the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
William L. Trotter, Maryland Department Chaplain speaks during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
William L. Trotter, Maryland Department Chaplain speaks during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
American Legion Auxiliary National Chaplain Karen M. Boehler speaks at the Patriotic Memorial Service is held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
American Legion Auxiliary National Chaplain Karen M. Boehler speaks at the Patriotic Memorial Service is held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
National Chaplain Tierian “Randy” Cash delivers the message during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
National Chaplain Tierian “Randy” Cash delivers the message during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
National Chaplain Tierian “Randy” Cash delivers the message during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
National Chaplain Tierian “Randy” Cash delivers the message during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
National Adjutant Daniel S. Wheeler and National Commander Michael D. Helm lay a wreath during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
National Adjutant Daniel S. Wheeler and National Commander Michael D. Helm lay a wreath during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
2015 Boys Nation President Aravind Byju lights a candle in remembrance of POW/MIA during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
2015 Boys Nation President Aravind Byju lights a candle in remembrance of POW/MIA during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Jari Villanueva plays taps during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Jari Villanueva plays taps during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Past National Commanders Clarence Bacon, left, and P. Jake Comer, far right, join the crowd in singing God Bless America as The Texas Tenors perform during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimor
Past National Commanders Clarence Bacon, left, and P. Jake Comer, far right, join the crowd in singing God Bless America as The Texas Tenors perform during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimor
The Texas Tenors perform during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Texas Tenors perform during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Texas Tenors perform during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Texas Tenors perform during the Patriotic Memorial Service held during the 97th American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Lucas Carter.