Legacy Run kick-off event

The American Legion Legacy Run riders get registered on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the ride at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind. (Photos by Lucas Carter and Clay Lomneth)

Registration begins on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the 2015 American Legion Legacy Run at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Registration begins on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the 2015 American Legion Legacy Run at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Dr. E. Bruce Heilman, who earlier in 2015 took a 6,000 mile motorcycle ride to publicize WWII 70th Spirit of '45 Anniversary Commemoration, checks over a motorcycle during registration for the 2015 American Legion Legacy Run at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Dr. E. Bruce Heilman, who earlier in 2015 took a 6,000 mile motorcycle ride to publicize WWII 70th Spirit of '45 Anniversary Commemoration, checks over a motorcycle during registration for the 2015 American Legion Legacy Run at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Dave Schoonover of Hutchinson, Ks. checks the ride information during registration on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the ride at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Dave Schoonover of Hutchinson, Ks. checks the ride information during registration on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the ride at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Bryan Trantham of Chattanooga, Tenn. rides into American Legion Post 64 for registration on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the ride at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Bryan Trantham of Chattanooga, Tenn. rides into American Legion Post 64 for registration on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the ride at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Verlin Abbott of Carmel, Ind. installs communication systems in helmets at registration for the 2015 American Legion Legacy Run at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Verlin Abbott of Carmel, Ind. installs communication systems in helmets at registration for the 2015 American Legion Legacy Run at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Legacy Run riders get registered on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the ride at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Legacy Run riders get registered on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the ride at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Legacy Run riders get registered on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the ride at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Legacy Run riders get registered on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the ride at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Lucas Carter.
National Commander Michael D. Helm speaks during registration for the 2015 American Legion Legacy Run at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Lucas Carter.
National Commander Michael D. Helm speaks during registration for the 2015 American Legion Legacy Run at American Legion Post 64 in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Indiana Blue Star Program Chariman Ralph
Indiana Blue Star Program Chariman Ralph "Zoc" Zoccolillo presents National Commander Michael D. Helm with a check to the Legacy Scholarship Fund in the amount of $12,000 during registration for the 2015 American Legion Legacy Run at American Legion Post