2016 Run to the Thunder - Day 2

American Legion Riders and Gold Star families join Dr. E. Bruce Heilman for a wreath-laying ceremony at the Civil War Unknowns Monument at Arlington National Cemetery during the Run to the Thunder event over Memorial Day weekend. Photos by John Napolitano/The American Legion

Two bagpipers lead American Legion Riders and Gold Star families to the wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
Two bagpipers lead American Legion Riders and Gold Star families to the wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
A military honor guard leads the procession during the wreath laying ceremony at the Civil War Unknown Monument at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
A military honor guard leads the procession during the wreath laying ceremony at the Civil War Unknown Monument at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
Dr. E. Bruce Heilman and Gold Star families lay a wreath at the Civil War Unknown Monument at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
Dr. E. Bruce Heilman and Gold Star families lay a wreath at the Civil War Unknown Monument at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
Dr. E. Bruce Heilman speaks to American Legion Riders, Gold Star families and Legionnaries at the Old Amphitheater before the wreath laying ceremony at the Civil War Unknown Monument at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Produc
Dr. E. Bruce Heilman speaks to American Legion Riders, Gold Star families and Legionnaries at the Old Amphitheater before the wreath laying ceremony at the Civil War Unknown Monument at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Produc
American Legion Riders and Gold Star families walk through the gates of Arlington National Cemetery to the wreath laying ceremony. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
American Legion Riders and Gold Star families walk through the gates of Arlington National Cemetery to the wreath laying ceremony. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
A military honor guard presents the colors at the Civil War Unknown Monument prior to the wreath laying ceremony. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
A military honor guard presents the colors at the Civil War Unknown Monument prior to the wreath laying ceremony. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
Dr. E. Bruce Heilman, Gold Star families and distinguished guests sit inside the Old Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery prior to the wreath laying ceremony. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
Dr. E. Bruce Heilman, Gold Star families and distinguished guests sit inside the Old Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery prior to the wreath laying ceremony. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
American Legion Riders and Legionnaires listen to a short speech by Dr. E. Bruce Heilman at the Old Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
American Legion Riders and Legionnaires listen to a short speech by Dr. E. Bruce Heilman at the Old Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
American Legion Riders and Gold Star families walk through Arlington National Cemetery to a wreath-laying ceremony. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion
American Legion Riders and Gold Star families walk through Arlington National Cemetery to a wreath-laying ceremony. Photo by John Napolitano Napalon Productions/The American Legion