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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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