Honor in any style

National commander visits Buffalo park, speaks at minority-veteran memorials. (Photos by Lauren Petracca/The American Legion)
The Western New York Hispanic American Veterans Memorial.
The Western New York Hispanic American Veterans Memorial.
American Legion National Commander Daniel Seehafer shakes hands with Ricardo Estrada, center, and Benny Matta with Gabriel A. Rodriguez Post 1928.
American Legion National Commander Daniel Seehafer shakes hands with Ricardo Estrada, center, and Benny Matta with Gabriel A. Rodriguez Post 1928.
Seehafer speaks during the wreath-laying ceremony.
Seehafer speaks during the wreath-laying ceremony.
Francis J. Donovan Post 1626 Commander Jerry Kowalski sounds taps following the 21-gun salute.
Francis J. Donovan Post 1626 Commander Jerry Kowalski sounds taps following the 21-gun salute.
Post 1928 provided a color guard.
Post 1928 provided a color guard.
Seehafer speaks after laying a wreath at the African American Veterans Monument.
Seehafer speaks after laying a wreath at the African American Veterans Monument.
Seehafer poses with Cpl. Monica Lynch on the field of commemorative paver bricks.Lynch said she was the first woman to receive a combat action ribbon in 1991.
Seehafer poses with Cpl. Monica Lynch on the field of commemorative paver bricks.Lynch said she was the first woman to receive a combat action ribbon in 1991.
Sandy McIsaac (center) chats with fellow Jesse Clipper Post 430 members.
Sandy McIsaac (center) chats with fellow Jesse Clipper Post 430 members.
Following the ceremonies, Seehafer is given a tour of USS The Sullivans, a destroyer, by Shane Stephenson, curator and director of museum collections at the naval park.
Following the ceremonies, Seehafer is given a tour of USS The Sullivans, a destroyer, by Shane Stephenson, curator and director of museum collections at the naval park.