Patriotic Memorial Service honors fallen friends and comrades
National Chaplain, Father Philip Salois delivered a moving message about honoring battle buddies during the Patriotic Memorial Service at the 101st National Convention in Indianapolis.
Department of Indiana Chaplain Norris Keirn speaks during the Patriotic Memorial Service at the 101st American Legion National Convention Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young

The colors are presented by the Harrisburg Post 472 Color Guard during the Patriotic Memorial Service at the 101st American Legion National Convention Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young

The Patriotic Memorial Service at the 101st American Legion National Convention Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young

The Indianapolis Women’s Chorus performs during the Patriotic Memorial Service at the 101st American Legion National Convention Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young

The Indianapolis Women’s Chorus performs during the Patriotic Memorial Service at the 101st American Legion National Convention Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young

Greg ‘Doc’ Gibbs, National Commander, and Anthony Wright, National Adjutant, place a wreath during the Patriotic Memorial Service at the 101st American Legion National Convention Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young

Father Philip Salois and Jaden-Ann Fraser, 2019 Junior Air Rifle Sporter National Champion, light the Candle of Remembrance during the Patriotic Memorial Service at the 101st American Legion National Convention Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young

Attendees stand at attention during the Patriotic Memorial Service at the 101st American Legion National Convention Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young

The Meek Sisters perform during the Patriotic Memorial Service at the 101st American Legion National Convention Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Indianapolis. Photo by Ryan Young