500 Festival Memorial Service

The Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photos by Lucas Carter.

Stars and stripes bunting is hung over the barricade at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Stars and stripes bunting is hung over the barricade at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A group of Marines stand near the fountain as preparations are made for the Memorial Day Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A group of Marines stand near the fountain as preparations are made for the Memorial Day Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The flags of all 50 US states are carried up the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The flags of all 50 US states are carried up the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Indianapolis Fire Department Ladders 9 and 29 raise the Garrison Flag before the Memorial Day Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Indianapolis Fire Department Ladders 9 and 29 raise the Garrison Flag before the Memorial Day Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Capitol City Chorus performs before the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Capitol City Chorus performs before the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Mr. Daniel S. Wheeler, National Adjutant of The American Legion speaks during the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Mr. Daniel S. Wheeler, National Adjutant of The American Legion speaks during the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Indiana Governor Mike Pence delivers his remarks during the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Indiana Governor Mike Pence delivers his remarks during the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger, Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard salutes the crowd. The Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Maj. Gen. Umbarger is retiring at the
Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger, Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard salutes the crowd. The Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Maj. Gen. Umbarger is retiring at the
Gen. Davis L. Via, Commander of the US Army Material Command delivers the keynote speech during the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Gen. Davis L. Via, Commander of the US Army Material Command delivers the keynote speech during the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A bugler performs taps during the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A bugler performs taps during the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The caisson passes by the crowd during the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The caisson passes by the crowd during the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Flowers are laid at the base of the wreaths in honor of Gold Star Families at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Flowers are laid at the base of the wreaths in honor of Gold Star Families at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, May 22, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.