National Commander joins others at 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service

American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer was one of the main speakers to address a crowd gathered in downtown Indianapolis for the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial. The solemn ceremony is the beginning of a weekend full of activities culminating in the running of the Indianapolis 500 and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Members of The American Legion Family attend the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
Members of The American Legion Family attend the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer speaks during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer speaks during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
Members of The American Legion Family listen to remarks from American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
Members of The American Legion Family listen to remarks from American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
Crowds gathered at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis to attend the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service, a tradition begins the events during the weekend leading up to the Indianapolis 500 race.
Crowds gathered at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis to attend the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service, a tradition begins the events during the weekend leading up to the Indianapolis 500 race.
The POW/MIA chair is unveiled during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
The POW/MIA chair is unveiled during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
Maj. Gen. R. Dale Lyles, Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard, speaks during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
Maj. Gen. R. Dale Lyles, Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard, speaks during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen, Director of the Army National Guard, speaks during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen, Director of the Army National Guard, speaks during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
Indiana Gold Star family members present wreaths during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
Indiana Gold Star family members present wreaths during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
The Military Department of Indiana Ceremonial Unit presents the caisson and a funeral cortege during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
The Military Department of Indiana Ceremonial Unit presents the caisson and a funeral cortege during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
Servicemembers representing several military branches attended the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
Servicemembers representing several military branches attended the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer was among the honored stage party at the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer was among the honored stage party at the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
UH-60 Blackhawks flown by the 38th Infantry Division Combat Brigade with the Indiana Army National Guard from Shelbyville, Ind., flew over the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, while the 38th Infantry Division Band played Battle Hymn of the Republic.
UH-60 Blackhawks flown by the 38th Infantry Division Combat Brigade with the Indiana Army National Guard from Shelbyville, Ind., flew over the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, while the 38th Infantry Division Band played Battle Hymn of the Republic.
500 Festival Princesses handed out carnations to those gathered for the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
500 Festival Princesses handed out carnations to those gathered for the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer joined others in the crowd to lay flowers of remembrance at the base of the wreaths presented by Gold Star families during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer joined others in the crowd to lay flowers of remembrance at the base of the wreaths presented by Gold Star families during the 500 Festival American Legion Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.